Chapter

The Dangers of Using Track Phones
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44:28 - 47:44 (03:16)

The anonymous nature of track phones could be compromised through the use of electronic receipts and GPS technology, allowing people to be traced despite using a disposable phone.

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Doug tries to maintain anonymity by purchasing a track phone with a credit card that ends up creating an electronic receipt.
44:28 - 46:58 (02:30)
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Anonymity
Summary

Doug tries to maintain anonymity by purchasing a track phone with a credit card that ends up creating an electronic receipt. He discusses the challenges of anonymity in the modern age with his podcast co-hosts.

Chapter
The Dangers of Using Track Phones
Episode
Finding Venus
Podcast
Dateline NBC
A discussion on how track phones were used to trace a criminal's movements, and how old-fashioned forensics played a key role in incriminating them.
46:58 - 47:44 (00:46)
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Crime
Summary

A discussion on how track phones were used to trace a criminal's movements, and how old-fashioned forensics played a key role in incriminating them.

Chapter
The Dangers of Using Track Phones
Episode
Finding Venus
Podcast
Dateline NBC