Placentia Woman Saved from Stalkers
It started as just another day for a Placentia woman—until her phone began showing a strange alert: “Apple AirTag Moving With You.” At first, she brushed it off. Maybe it was nothing. But then it happened again. And again. Day after day, the same message appeared.
At first, she thought it might be a glitch. But deep down, something didn’t feel right. Could someone actually be tracking her?
That uneasy thought turned into fear, and that’s when she reached out to NetShield, a local cybersecurity company that specializes in digital and physical security threats.
The NetShield representative she spoke with immediately walked her through some critical safety steps—information that could help anyone who ever gets that same chilling notification.
If your phone alerts you that an AirTag is moving with you:
Tap the notification to view the AirTag’s travel history.
Press “Learn About This AirTag” for details on its owner or origin.
You can also play a sound to help locate it.
Unfortunately, in this woman’s case, her phone couldn’t connect to the AirTag—it remained undetectable beyond the alert. That’s often the most frightening scenario: you know something’s there, but you can’t find it.
Days passed, and her anxiety grew. She didn’t know who was behind it or what they wanted, but she knew she couldn’t live in fear. So she called her NetShield contact again and arranged to meet a technician at a neutral location—a smart move when safety is uncertain.
That’s where Tyler, a NetShield employee, stepped in. With careful inspection, Tyler discovered the AirTag hidden under the hood of her car, tucked away in a corner; a small device capable of broadcasting her every move.
When he handed her the tracker, relief washed over her face. For the first time in days, she could breathe. The threat was over. Whoever was tracking or following her could no longer do so.
Tyler advised her to leave the AirTag in a neutral area—somewhere it wouldn’t reveal her real location. Laughing through the nerves, she joked, “Maybe I’ll tie it to a wild animal so they can follow that instead!”
Law enforcement was notified, though unfortunately, their options were limited. A report was filed, but there wasn’t enough evidence to identify who planted it.
Although she is now safe, this story serves as a reminder that even innocent technologies can be used to harm. If you or a loved one is in a similar situation, do not hesitate to reach out to Netsheild for assistance.