The Phone Privacy Tune-Up: 5 Settings That Guard Your Number and Data

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☎️ The Second Number Buffer: Never give your real cell number to web forms, store loyalty programs, or marketplaces. A free VoIP number absorbs the spam texts and robocalls while your real line stays quiet. (For carrier-level protection, see 'Protecting Accounts from SIM Swap Attacks.')