Hey... check this site out! If you ever lose your phone and don't have another phone to call it with...
Where's My Cell Phone - Call your misplaced cell phone fast!
It's free and they say on the site that they keep no records of numbers called.
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Hey... check this site out! If you ever lose your phone and don't have another phone to call it with...
Where's My Cell Phone - Call your misplaced cell phone fast!
It's free and they say on the site that they keep no records of numbers called.
That's amazing. How does it do that?
Would not be to sure of that.
What do you mean? It worked when I tried it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jesushelper76
I mean that they do not keep your number in the database or that it is not recorded.
Why couldn't you use any phone in the world to phone your cell? And chances are the cell phone is not on for it to ring. Plus I wouldn't trust that site with my cell phone number.
Well, one morning I couldn't find my phone and I had no other way to locate it other than to go to one of my neighbors homes. It was cold outside, it was real early in the morning and I had an appointment to go to... Point is, there's not always another phone around to call it with. Wish I knew about this site then!
But I've used it and I've never received any calls or texts or charges for anything.
I get charged whenever anybody calls my phone.
Well then, don't use it. If you are scared of being charged or think someone is going to call or text you if you enter your number in there, then don't do it!
All I can say is, I've used it and have had NO charges, no texts or calls resulting from using this service. I've used it on two different phones, one being a pre-paid, with the same results... NO charges, NO calls, NO texts.
Simple... don't use it if you don't feel comfortable, but if others want to use it, let them... Jeez...
I want to know how you would have computer usage and not be able to locate a phone. That would be odd. I imagine it could happen.
Why would that be odd? Cell phones get misplaced all the time, though I've never misplaced my computer!
Misplace your cell phone, no access to a land line but a computer at your disposal. I just don't run into that set up often, if ever, in my personal life.
I know a lot of people who only use cell phones anymore. I could see your point if most people were still using dial-up internet connections, but that's not the case anymore... so again, why is this odd?
To me it was odd. I have told you why I think so. I see your point, but here we have computers and landlines still.
This is such a silly thing to argue about, and I really can't believe how this turned out!
Main thing is, use it if you feel comfortable. If not, and if you have no use for it, then don't use it! Simple as that.
Personally, I'd like to see posts from people who have actually used the service and either 1.)had a perfectly good experience and didn't get charged or any unwanted calls or texts... or... 2.)people who have used it and DID get charged or DID get unwanted texts/calls. That certainly seems more helpful.
So, here's my "help"... I've used it 3 times on 2 different phones (one pre-paid), and haven't been charged anything nor have I got any unwanted texts or calls as a result of using the service.
You need to chill out. It is not an argument but fact. If you were asking that from people maybe you should have asked it in the original post. Guess what though anybody can respond, whether you like the response or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by passmeby
Joe
Sorry, it's just sooo irritating. Why respond when you have nothing to add or no help to offer? I simply presented a free service that will make your phone ring if you can't find it, it's nothing to bicker about. Either use it or don't use it. Big deal. I wasn't asking anyone anything in the OP, just putting that service out there because it's handy if you need it (wish I knew about it when I really needed it! ). Common sense would say that a helpful response would be one either "pro" or "anti" regarding using this service, in other words, relating a personal experience.
I am sorry then I misphrased myself.
In my personal experience, I wouldn't find a need to use this website as I have never personally had access to a computer without access to a landline.
I also wouldn't think of going to my computer to call my phone, but if no one needed the website, it wouldn't exist.
Jesushelper said: "I get charged whenever anybody calls my phone."
Are you serious, you get charged just for your phone ringing, even if you don't answer? That's terrible! I've never even heard of that. Perhaps you need to find a different provider, because that is just outright theft IMO!
Oh, and by the way, that would be an issue with your service provider and NOT this site. The site is indeed free, as I said. If your provider charges you for your phone to ring then that's a different issue and has nothing to do with the site I posted.
Thanks Passmeby..
Yes I get charged just for the phone to ring. It is one of the biggest providers here in Canada. I actually think that other providers would or could be worse. Even if I go to check my messages from a landmine I get charged. There should be a law.
So what if some psycho ex girlfriend or just someone looking to ruin your day has your phone number and keeps calling you over and over? You're right, there should be a law because you have no control over who's dialing your number so you certainly shouldn't be charged for that. Is it common in Canada for people to do that to other people they are mad at, just keep calling over and over?
It's just me I guess but I'd never give out my cell number to a website affiliated with prankdialer.com and has absolutely no contact info other than trey@.
I think I can figure this one out... its easy to walk into a room and set your phone down, get distracted and walk out of the room, forgetting where you left it. It would be very unusual for this to happen with a computer... oh- were you thinking of phone connection for the computer? Not everyone has a land line anymore. You don't have to have a land line phone in order to use a computer online anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Justwantfair
Maybe you should have continued reading, since this was already addressed, but thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunflowers
Hey, Karma, I sent them an email, I'll let you know what happens.
Yes. Unless for some reason it costs money to receive a call.
-Trey
From: [mailto:@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 12:42 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject:
Hey, is your service really 100% free? I'm talking about the cell phone locator tool that causes my phone to ring if I give you my phone #.
Thanks.
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Well, there you go I guess... Sorry, the email is reversed, the bottom portion of course is what I sent and the top is the response, and obviously I removed my personal info from the correspondence. If you had other questions, there's the contact info and, since I received a response within minutes, I would expect you would too.
I think I missed that whole page. But anyway yea I don't have a land line and I have lost my cell in the house with no way to call it. I've bookmarked this site for future reference :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Justwantfair
Nope. I hate those texts more than anything and would never wish that upon anyone else.
To keep the site free, there is an ad that plays if and when you pick up the phone, but that's it. I never give out any phone numbers.
-Trey
From: [mailto:@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 12:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject:
Do you ever use the phone numbers from the cell phone locator tool to sell anything? Would I get calls or texts from any kind of pay services? I know it says on your site that you keep no records of #'s called but I just want to make sure I won't end up getting sales calls or texts. Thank you!!
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There's more, I figured I'd ask this too. I didn't do it the first time because I wasn't sure if I'd even get a response. But I did, very promptly, so I asked! Hope this helps! Feel free to write them yourself if you're still not sure about it.
I have not had a land line for several years. My cell is enough. My computer's internet access is through my cable company.Quote:
Originally Posted by Justwantfair
I used it this morning - about 10 hours ago. I have not received a single text message or phone call except from friends. As for them calling to locate the phone, I have unlimited minutes, so that wouldn't cost me anything.
If I begin to get unsolicited texts or calls, I will let you know.
It will be good when you are in NC, just wanting your phone to ring...
Just stop by the website and feel special. :D
A simple warning about any of these sites - now the provider of this "service" has your cell phone number AND your internet provider info. It's a simple jump to obtain your personal information.
That is how so much info ends up being passed around, posted and sold.
(I'm an investigator; people can never understand how their personal info hits the internet. This is one of the ways.)
Lighten up. I used this site a few times and have had absolutely no adverse effects. NO unsolicited calls, no junk mail, no stalkers, and the list goes on.
If you don't like the idea of it, don't use it yourself and stop trying to dictate what others can do. I and many others have used it with no ill effects, but I guess every party has to have a pooper.
I too have used it with no ill effects. However, there is no reason to lash out at Judy. She was giving a valid warning. We should always be careful about who we give our information to.
I don't know, I'm going to keep this site in mind because I'm in college and I have access to wireless internet, but oftentimes I am home alone and we do not have a landline so if I can't find my phone I don't have a way of calling it. But I DO have a computer.
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