I'm so sorry you're going through all of this, WishfulThinker66 I agree that they're taking this a bit too far perhaps, although their concerns are certainly valid. I'd suggest to just tell them that even if they were being spied, there aren't a lot of reasons why they should be interested to heraing their conversations specifically. Of course they may still do it, but I don't see anymore reason to be worried than you'd be worried with a normal American phone. I agree with what all the others have already wisely said. You've been given some great advice on this thread. I'd suggest to try it if you can and want. Like you've all already wisely said, there are many other ways to be spied, so there isn't any specific reason to be worried about your phone calls specifically. Perhaqps you could try to talk to them about this and see how it goes from there. Maybe that could help. Perhaps they may feel even more worried though. I'm not sure about it. That's just my opinion though. I don't know your own family like you do of course. I may be completely wrong. The final decision is up to you! I hope you'll be able to convince them to call you! I hope things will get better soon for you! Sending many hugs to you, WishfulThinker66