Why Your Information Reappears After You Remove It
You opted out, the listing disappeared, and three months later it is back. Here is why relisting happens and how ongoing monitoring stops it.
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Practical privacy, in plain English
Short guides on scams, data brokers, breaches and your rights.
Lock down your accounts
Use a password manager, unique passwords and two-factor authentication on email and banking first.
Spot a scam call
Urgency, secrecy and unusual payment methods are red flags. Hang up and call back on a number you trust.
Freeze your credit
A credit freeze at each bureau is free and stops new accounts being opened in your name.
Use email aliases
Give shops and newsletters a separate address so leaks and spam stay away from your main inbox.
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Privacy Basics
What Is a Data Broker, and Why Does It Have Your Address?
Data brokers quietly assemble profiles from public records, purchases and apps, then sell them. Here is how the industry works and what you can do about it.
Privacy Basics
How to Opt Out of People-Search Sites Yourself (Step by Step)
Want to try the do-it-yourself route first? Use this checklist to find your listings and submit opt-out requests safely.
Privacy Basics
Your Rights Under State Privacy Laws, in Plain English
A growing number of U.S. states give you the right to see, delete and stop the sale of your personal data. Here is what that means in practice.
Scam Alerts
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Scam Alerts
Five Scam Calls That Use Data From People-Search Sites
Scammers sound convincing because they already know your address and relatives. Learn the five scripts we see most often.
Scam Alerts
Was Your Email in a Data Breach? Here Is What to Do Next
A breach alert is not a reason to panic, but it is a reason to act. Follow these steps within the next 24 hours.
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