My phone got stolen last week and I really need to locate it, but I keep seeing ads for IMEI tracking services that claim to work even when the SIM is changed. I know official carrier tools exist, but I am not sure if third party IMEI trackers are actually legitimate or just scams. Has anyone successfully used one to recover a lost device, or should I just stick to reporting it to the police and my carrier?
Stick to official methods like Find My Device (Android) or Find My (iPhone) and report the theft to your carrier and police. Most third-party IMEI trackers are scams that cannot bypass official carrier location systems.