30/12/2023
Data brokers and people-search sites are more than just a nuisance; they're a downright menace. I've been sounding the alarm on these digital peeping Toms for years.
Imagine a vast web of data brokers lurking in the shadows, all with one goal: To mine and sell your personal info to anyone willing to pay.
Who's buying your data?
Oh, just an unsavory mix of relentless marketers and people from your past you'd rather not bump into again. It gets worse — They're also selling your data to telemarketers and spammers. You know, the kinds who inundate your life with unwanted calls and emails.
More than 180 different sites suck up every scrap of your personal data they can find. Prepare to be shocked by what they have on you.
From public records to your latest social media post, they're tracking it all. This includes (and definitely isn’t limited to) your name, address, birth date, spouse’s name, relatives and political preferences. And don’t forget about posts you’ve liked or commented on, where you went to school, what you own, how much you owe, your phone number, any run-ins with the law, your retirement savings, where you work now and in the past — and more, much more.
How can this be legal?
Short answer: Because they throw in an “opt-out” clause. But don't be fooled; opting out is like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded. You have to tackle each of the over 180 sites one by one, and they make it as convoluted and frustrating as possible. I tried to do it myself. That’s when I went searching for help.
There’s an easier way
After a lot of research, I found Incogni. This amazing service automatically removes your info from those 180-plus sites. Spend a couple of minutes putting in your info, and you won’t have to lift a finger after that. It’s phenomenal.
So far, Incogni has removed my details from 88 privacy-stealing data brokers’ and people-search sites. Better yet, they put my name on 24 data-suppression lists. This means these data brokers and people-search sites will never re-collect any personal information that could be associated with me ever again.
Incogni is working on 69 more sites, and every time a new data broker or people-search site pops up, they automatically remove me from those, too.
Since I signed up for Incogni, the robocalls and telemarketing calls have stopped completely. The same goes for spam. Incredible.
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I’m not sharing this because I get kickbacks or residuals if you buy. (I don’t.) I’m sharing it because I saw how well it performs firsthand, and I like to pass along cybersecurity steps that work. Incogni does.
Try Incogni right now, and if you’re not completely satisfied in 30 days, cancel and get your money back. You’re gonna love it like I do, though. I just know it. (Psst! Steps to set up an account are on my site.)