It's very difficult for you to protect yourself if you are using a cell phone or any phone for that matter if you know that somebody can for $100 get a hold of the information that would allow them to find out when you're at work, when you're at home, where you are, who you're talking to. And, therefore, they can potentially stalk you and track you down.
Lisa Madigan discusses the dangers of data brokers accessing personal cell phone records, particularly for vulnerable individuals.
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