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Has anyone used the mobile recovery app by Asurion? If so have you experienced anything unusual or problems with your phone? I installed the app and shortly after that 3 false phone claims were made in my name. Just wondering if it was a coincidence or not.

The app is free and tracks your phone, it will also wipe it remotely if it can not be retrieved.

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Wildman

I use Lookout to locate my device, I installed and setup mobile recovery app by Asurion and decided I preferred Lookout over the app and did not want to run both of them on my device so I uninstalled it but it seems that doesn't stop Asurion app from tracking my device, I keep getting emails reporting my location when I never requested for it to locate it and I can not seem to figure out how to stop this, I have reinstalled and looked for option on app and also tried website with no luck.

mgrankin

Wildman wrote:
I use Lookout to locate my device, I installed and setup mobile recovery app by Asurion and decided I preferred Lookout over the app and did not want to run both of them on my device so I uninstalled it but it seems that doesn't stop Asurion app from tracking my device, I keep getting emails reporting my location when I never requested for it to locate it and I can not seem to figure out how to stop this, I have reinstalled and looked for option on app and also tried website with no luck.

I was really concerned about this since I could not figure out how the scammers got the needed information(which is not very much) to file the false claims. I am considering getting rid of Asurion. I was just reading an article about Lookout and may give it a try. Have you trapped any apps that were viral?

Wildman

No I haven't so far because there is only a small amount of viruses designed for Android at this time so the chances are very slim for now but I feel more secure with it than without because developers has tested it on large data bases and have identified a few that exist in the wild.

Also take a look at any apps you may have side loaded and pay attention to the Security Permissions that any app you install because any app can cause the issue you are describing if you give it access.

mortb

I too prefer Lookout. It is simple to set up and does an excellant job. As for getting Email you do not want, have you tried blocking them?

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