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The FBI Can Eavesdrop on You Even When Your Cell Phone is Turned Off


Did you know that the FBI can listen to any and all of your conversations through your cell phone -- even when you‘re not actually speaking on the phone?

Using your cell phone’s tracking device, the FBI can turn on the microphone in your cell phone and listen to any conversations taking place nearby.

Check out the video below to find out the only way you can prevent this intrusion on privacy.





Dr. Mercola''s Comments Dr. Mercola's Comments:

When reports began surfacing about the National Security Agency's domestic spying program involving American phone companies, I was very concerned there would be more bad news on the way. And there was.

This is yet another a blatant example of the fact that Americans are losing more of their freedoms. These domestic surveillance programs -- on your phone calls, on our bank records,  and now, at least potentially, on private conversations even when telephones are turned off -- have usually been introduced as measures to protect us from terrorism.

It is the typical pattern of the government to introduce a problem, generate a reaction -- fear -- and then come up with a solution that takes away your freedom in exchange for their protection from the perceived threat. 

The bird flu hoax and many others are classic examples of this pattern.

I highly recommend you read the commentary by former NSA analyst Ira Winkler, written in 2006 in response to the government’s warrantless collection of the phone call records of millions of Americans. He points out several important ideas to consider:

  • Warrantless spying is illegal
  • It provides useless information
  • It takes law enforcement agents away from investigating and preventing crimes actually being committed
  • It erodes civil liberties
  • We have no clue how bad it really is
Hopefully, you're as concerned as I am about the whittling down of privacy rights protected by the Fourth Amendment.


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Posted On Jul 18, 2007
Just to let you folks know, its just not the FBI that can listen in. My local phone company told me that anyone who is a government official can listen in. That covers many people. They can also activate your cell phone when its in the off position and see where you are located. I had a problem with a government official who was stalking me and this is how I found out a lot of this stuff.

 
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Posted On Jul 18, 2007
paleriter - Thank you for the important info.  Stunning, really stunning.

Everything you said makes sense, especially now that everything spoken can be monitored because of Voice Recognition Technology.

Is technology really here to help us.....food for thought.

Article:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2007/02/01/8398978/index.htm


limelemon
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Posted On Jul 19, 2007
"Freedom is not defined by safety. Freedom is defined by the ability of citizens to live without government interference. " — US Congressman Ron Paul


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Posted On Jul 19, 2007

We don't live in a democracy.   We live in a constitutional republic.  We are not governed by the majority of the people but by the rule of law.  The rule of law protects the minority from the tyranny of the majority.  We all have inalienable rights that cannot be voted away by a majority of voters.

If the majority of the people want security and is willing to sacrifice liberty, the government still cannot infringe on the rights of the majority nor minority.

Democracy is two wolves and a sheep deciding what's for dinner.

Freedom: Two very hungry wolves looking for dinner and finding a very well-informed and well-armed sheep.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_republic

http://www.garymcleod.org/republic.htm



limelemon
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Posted On Jul 19, 2007
Jack,

I agree with everything you said.  It's sad that there are many people who don't know what liberty really is or what the law of the land is.

When the government commits these atrocities to our freedom, people don't know that it is illegal and they don't even mind it.

Ron Paul is bringing the issue of individual liberty to the forefront and is waking people up from their slumber.

"Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it." ~George Bernard Shaw



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Posted On Aug 10, 2007

I have to agree with Jack Brown.  I know it is a nasty habit, but I smoke, and it seems as if our rights are being stripped of us.  I smoke outside, so as to not stink up my own house and contaminate my kids and husband.  What does this have to do with the cell phone issue?  It just means that we really aren't as free as we think we are.  While this article shocked me, it doesn't really surprize me either.  I just learned that there is a posability of the On Star systems eavesdropping also, even if you don't have it turned on.  Think about it; when you are in an accident and cannot touch the On Star button, how can they be talking with you?  Does anyone have any information on this that it is a fact?  I would love to hear because I bought a Yukon that has the system, but absolutely declined to sign up for the On Star.  There is no way in h e double hockey sticks I want someone tracking my every move without my approval.  Help!


 
 
 
Posted On Jul 19, 2007
The TRAVEL channel had a show about restaurants and clubs that have cameras in bathrooms for "the fun of it." Personally, I thought the idea was disgusting" So don't think it's not possible, it is already being done.

 
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Posted On Jul 21, 2007
Just another reason not go to clubs and restaurants.  Or go to the bathroom before you go and don't plan on staying long.  : )

 
 
 
Posted On Jul 17, 2007
This has got to be the funniest - unfunny thing I have ever heard.  I really laughed after watching this video.

Ok, Uncle Sam, listen away, because you have got a lot to learn.

We really need Ron Paul in office.

 
annapavlova42
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Posted On Jul 19, 2007
Nitro, you choked about  cameras in restrooms. Well, I watched a show on the Travel channel about the very same thing.There are clubs and restaurants out there that do it for fun. ( Personally, I thought it disgusting)

 
Arizona
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Posted On Jul 19, 2007
The good part is, it only works if you HAVE a cell phone.  I don't.
For one thing, they make my ears hurt...

When I moved up to Alaska years ago, I ditched the phone and pagers.  I used to have 4 of them... how lame is that? 

Consider getting rid of your phone.  You CAN live without it.  It's nice.

 
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