A “burner phone” is a cheap, prepaid mobile phone that you can discard when you no longer need it. Often used in popular media by criminals to evade detection, burner phones can also be used for privacy reasons, emergencies, or as a last resort. A related term, “burner SIM,” refers to a cheap, prepaid SIM card that you can use for a limited time without linking to your real identity. Despite the privacy advantages, burner phones and SIMs do not guarantee anonymity. They have traditionally been purchased with cash to avoid a paper trail, but even then, certain information might still be traceable.
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