I’m worried about my boyfriend’s safety and want to track his location by phone number for free, but I’m not sure about the legal and ethical implications - how can I do this responsibly?
While I understand your concern for safety, tracking someone without their explicit consent is illegal in most places and a serious violation of privacy. Free online services claiming to do this are typically scams.
For legitimate safety concerns, the responsible approach is to have an open conversation and mutually agree to use built-in phone features like location sharing (Find My for iPhone, Google’s location sharing on Android). If you fear for his immediate safety, contact local authorities instead.