4 hours ago
Hi,
I just got a new phone after feeling my previous was hacked. Got a new SIM card as well. Out of paranoia, and because I was hearing static and echoes on a call while using the new device, I searched "how to tell if someone is listening to your calls" and found a youtube video saying to call *#21#. When doing that, I got a message saying, "Call forwarding unconditionally." But all items (i.e. Voice, data, fax, sms, sync, async, packet, pad) "not forwarded." Does this mean my calls are being forwarded?
Then I used *#61# and it said, "Call forwarding when no reply" and again all items below said "Not forwarded."
Can someone help me to understand and hopefully ease my mind?
Thank you
3 hours ago - last edited 3 hours ago
Hey @Mark2024
To me, I don't think anyone is listening to your calls. I too once in a while get the cracking and echoing. It's just a bad connection. Remember, nothing is ever perfect and bad connections do happen. This of course is just my opinion, I feel this happens when the network is overloaded with calls all at the same time. This is why I say "let me call you back in a second." I wait 30 seconds and call back and the call is crisp and clear again. I've had that on Telus Rogers Fido and even Public Mobile. Hope this helps you feel a bit better.
EDIT: Here's a links to call forwarding information.
https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/on/get-help/articles/call-forwarding
And from our friends at Google...
Can an eSIM be cloned? Due to how the technology works, eSIM cloning can be possible but is unlikely. To clone a SIM card, you need physical access to the item. Since hackers cannot physically touch an eSIM card, it's hard to clone it.