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A removal request may not prevent a listing from appearing again if a site later receives or publishes new data. This guide discusses possible follow-up.
Data Brokers · Jonah Whitfield · 6 min read · 2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z
A credit freeze is the single most effective step you can take to prevent new accounts being opened in your name. This guide walks you through freezing with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
Consumer Protection · Amara Osei · 7 min read · 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
SIM swapping lets criminals redirect your phone number to their own device, bypassing two-factor authentication and gaining access to your bank accounts and email. Here is how to prevent it.
Consumer Protection · Amara Osei · 7 min read · 2025-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
Identity theft often goes undetected for months, giving criminals time to cause significant financial and legal damage. These ten warning signs can help you catch it early and limit the harm.
Consumer Protection · Amara Osei · 6 min read · 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
What to do after identity theft: secure accounts, report misuse, protect credit and organise disputes, with official US and UK guidance.
Consumer Protection · Amara Osei · 8 min read · 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
Medical identity theft occurs when someone uses your details to obtain healthcare, prescriptions, or insurance, and the consequences can be life-threatening as well as financial. Here is what to watch for.
Consumer Protection · Amara Osei · 7 min read · 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Tax identity theft happens when criminals file a fraudulent return in your name to claim your refund, leaving you to untangle the mess with HMRC or the IRS. These steps can help you prevent and respond to it.
Consumer Protection · Amara Osei · 6 min read · 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Synthetic identity fraud combines real identifying information with fabricated details. This article does not establish its prevalence or growth compared with other types of financial crime.
Consumer Protection · Amara Osei · 7 min read · 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
When your personal data is exposed in a breach or purchased from a data broker, criminals follow a predictable playbook to monetise it. Understanding each step can help you interrupt the process.
Data Brokers · Jonah Whitfield · 8 min read · 2025-05-10T00:00:00.000Z
The latest published data available in 2026 cover earlier reporting periods; complete full-year 2026 statistics are not yet available. Figures depend on each source's definitions and reporting period.
Consumer Protection · Amara Osei · 5 min read · 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z