In late 2025, a controversial website called ProxyEarth.org began circulating online – especially across social media platforms – raising serious concerns about privacy, data security, and digital ethics. Millions of people in India and beyond have since wondered: What exactly is this site, and should you trust it?
What Is ProxyEarth.org?
ProxyEarth.org is a public website that claims to be a free mobile number tracker and information finder. Users can enter an Indian mobile phone number (usually a 10-digit number starting with 6, 7, 8, or 9), and the site then returns information linked to that number – such as a region, operator details, or other personal data.
However, what makes ProxyEarth particularly concerning is that some versions of the site reportedly exposed far more than just operator or region information – including names, addresses, email IDs, and other personal identifiers linked to mobile numbers.
Is ProxyEarth a True “Live Location Tracker” ?
Despite claims and social media buzz about real-time location tracking, there’s no credible evidence that ProxyEarth.org could actually pinpoint live GPS locations of mobile phone users. Expert reviews suggest the site likely uses mobile number prefix databases (which only hint at where a number was originally registered) – rather than accessing telecom network data or actual GPS signals.
In many cases, assertions of precise or live tracking are exaggerated or false.
Privacy & Data Risk – Why ProxyEarth Became Controversial?
Several tech outlets and security researchers reported that ProxyEarth.org appeared to expose sensitive data — possibly aggregated from past data breaches, leaked telecom KYC databases, or unauthorized archives. This data reportedly included –
Full name of the number owner, Residential address, Email addresses, and alternate phone numbers, Simulated location details
Such exposure raises major privacy violations and identity risks for ordinary users.
Some reports even suggested that portions of the site were modified later to redirect users to sexual or malicious advertising pages – a common tactic when controversial tools attract widespread traffic.
What Are the Legal and Ethical Concerns?
There are several legal and ethical issues tied to ProxyEarth.org:
Privacy laws in India, such as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, classify mobile numbers and other personally identifiable information as sensitive data. Collecting, sharing, or exposing such information without explicit user consent can lead to serious legal violations and penalties.
Telecom service providers strictly control access to subscriber data, including live location and call records. Any form of real-time tracking or access to such information requires formal legal authorization and cooperation from telecom operators, which platforms like ProxyEarth do not possess.
Additionally, entering someone else’s mobile number on such websites raises ethical concerns. It can result in misuse of personal data, and may expose both the user and the individual whose number is entered to risks such as fraud, stalking, harassment, or identity theft.
From an ethical standpoint, using tools that claim to track or reveal private information without transparency undermines trust and violates an individual’s right to privacy.
Why Should Users Be Cautious When Using Such Platforms?
Users should be cautious because websites that claim to provide tracking or personal data access often lack verification and accountability. Sharing or entering personal information on such platforms can lead to data misuse, phishing attacks, or financial scams.
Moreover, relying on unverified services may give users a false sense of legality, even when the activity itself could be unlawful. Ethical digital behavior requires respecting others’ privacy and avoiding tools that operate outside legal and regulatory frameworks.