Multi-factor authentication matters more than almost any other single cybersecurity action. Enable MFA for email, cloud storage, social media, and financial accounts first. Protecting yourself starts with protecting your data and your accounts online.

Real-world breaches rarely start with exotic hacks. They start with unpatched devices and compromised accounts. Keep critical apps and operating systems updated and make sure you know where your info is public online so you can protect yourself.

Your bank doesn’t have a social feed. Boring! But Venmo does! 💸 Platforms make "public by default" the standard because oversharing = engagement. Hear Block Party’s Tracy Chou and What the Hack’s Beau Friedlander dive into the privacy cost: https://bit.ly/4rSxXlV

Hacklore thrives on fear, not evidence. Good security advice should be accurate, proportional, and actionable. If guidance makes everyday tech harder to use without reducing real risk, it’s probably folklore, not protection. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sIyfwy

Frequent password changes don’t reduce cybercrime and can worsen security if passwords remain weak. Instead, remove exposed data that cybercriminals use to answer security questions or target you with phishing attacks. See where you’re vulnerable: https://joindeleteme.com/scan/

“Clear cookies regularly to stay safe” is hacklore and won't stop modern tracking or sophisticated attacks. It only wastes focus better spent on real security. Instead, delete your personal info from data broker sites to reduce your vulnerability online.

When you decrease the availability of your phone number and email, you increase the friction for cybercriminals. Scammers prefer easy targets, so make their lives harder and opt out. First, scan for your info: https://joindeleteme.com/scan/

You probably didn’t read the privacy policy before you shared your darkest secrets with that AI chatbot. We don’t blame you. Most are long and confusing. Companies take advantage of that. Think before you type. Remember that a private chat is almost never actually private.

“Turn your Bluetooth connection off in public to avoid making unsafe connections.” Actually, attacks starting from Bluetooth are rare and require special conditions. Disabling connections doesn’t meaningfully reduce risk. Protecting your data online does. Learn more from hacklore.org.

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The recent Stop Hacklore letter has some news for you: avoiding public WiFi is outdated advice. Modern encryption already protects most traffic. Don’t miss the real risks people face today. Focus on what actually reduces harm and address your digital footprint.

Some shipping scams claim a package requires a small “release fee.” Once you pay, scammers have your card details. Legit carriers don’t collect surprise fees by text or email, but cybercriminals armed with your contact info can. Remove your phone number and email from data brokers.

Ever receive a package you didn’t order? That’s a brushing scam. Sellers use your address to fake verified purchases and reviews. It may seem harmless, but it signals your personal info is circulating and being abused behind the scenes. Take measures to protect your data.

Many pig butchering scams begin with a “wrong number” text or DM made possible by exposed personal data. The more scammers know about you, the easier trust becomes. Limiting what’s publicly available online cuts off this scam before it starts.

Pig butchering scams start with conversation. Scammers build trust, sometimes over months, before they introduce fake crypto or trading platforms. Stay vigilant! Your exposed personal data fuels these scams. See where you’re vulnerable: https://joindeleteme.com/scan/

If you're scammed, don't expect the bank or the FBI to save you. Most fraud falls below their "benchmark" for help. It’s up to you. ✅ Keep your debit card locked 24/7. ✅ Only unlock it at the ATM. ✅ Never use it for purchases if you can help it. Hear why from Jim Clemente: https://bit.ly/4sSvhFM

Scam baiting might feel satisfying, but it’s risky. If your personal info is easy to find online (and it is, that’s how they found you) scammers may retaliate with doxxing or worse. Many are also victims of human trafficking. Remove your information from data broker sites and just hang up.

A text or call saying your bank detected fraud is alarming, especially if they know your name. Scammers get this information from data broker sites to sound legit. Real banks don’t ask for credentials via phone. Always hang up and contact your bank directly. Remove your info online.

Calls claiming your Social Security number is suspended or linked to crimes are designed to panic you. No agency suspends numbers by phone. These scams often rely on exposed personal details. Hang up and get your contact info removed from data broker sites.

Watch out for fake IRS calls during tax filing season. Scammers claim back taxes or frozen accounts and demand gift cards, wire transfers, or crypto. They sound official because they have your info from data broker sites. Real tax agencies don’t work this way. Hang up and remove your info online.

Scammers impersonate court officials and claim you missed jury duty, then threaten fines or arrest. They create urgency so you don’t question it. Courts don’t resolve jury issues by phone or text. Hang up and make yourself less of a target by removing your number from the web.

A text about unpaid tolls feels routine, which is why this scam works on older adults. The link steals card details. Scammers get numbers from data broker sites to mass-target people. Always check toll accounts directly and remove your info online to reduce exposure.

A sheriff calls. You are going to be arrested unless you pay a fine immediately. It’s a scam. Law enforcement doesn’t collect payments over the phone. Scammers get your personal details from data broker sites to sound convincing. Remove your info online.

It’s unsettling to get a call or email claiming to be from the FBI, especially when they accuse you of serious crimes. Scammers rely on fear and authority to force fast payment. The FBI doesn’t demand money. Pause, don’t engage, and delete your contact info from data brokers.

Romance scams particularly target Gen Z because scammers know young adults are comfortable forming connections online. Casual DMs and ‘accidental’ wrong number texts lower defenses fast. Be skeptical and make your number hard to find on data broker sites.

Some romance scams don’t ask for money right away. They wait, then introduce “emergencies,” crypto tips, or investment opportunities. Once money enters the relationship, pause. Emotional pressure is often the real manipulation tactic.

Romance scammers slide into DMs on Instagram and TikTok using details from your posts to seem familiar. They build trust, then ask for money. Lock down privacy settings and remove your information from data broker sites–and always question the love bomb.

If you get a “wrong number” text that turns into friendly chat, be careful. Romance scams often start this way and slowly build trust before asking for money. These scammers use leaked or scraped phone numbers. Remove yours from data broker sites.

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If a job mixes employment with crypto wallets, trading, or upfront deposits, that’s a warning sign. Real jobs pay you; they don’t ask you to invest. Scammers find targets through exposed personal information on data brokers sites. Remove yours.

Ever heard of a reshipping scam? Work-from-home jobs that ask you to receive and resend packages can pull you into illegal activity without you realizing it. You take the risk, not them. Reducing your online exposure helps keep scammers from finding your address.

If a job requires a placement, training, or processing fee to get started, walk away. Employers pay you, not the other way around. One of the best defenses is removing your personal info online so scammers can’t find you as easily.

Just started a new job? Be cautious of emails claiming to be from HR asking you to update payroll or direct deposit details. Scammers strike during onboarding when you’re less suspicious and taking in a lot of new information. Always verify through trusted channels, not by hitting reply.

Not every job posting is real. Some exist only to collect resumes and contact details for future scams. Even on LinkedIn. Your resume has your phone number and email–but data brokers have your home address. Remove that info so scammers can’t build a complete profile.

Job only communicates by text or chat? No calls, no video? That’s a scam. Legit companies don’t operate this way. Make yourself harder to hit, limit your personal info online.

If a job offer lands in your inbox and you never applied, pause. Scammers rely on surprise and urgency to trap people. Real employers rarely recruit this way. Remove your personal info online. It’s how scammers make these emails look convincing.

Phishing is still the #1 cause of breaches according to IBM. Add AI and things get even scarier. From cloned writing styles to deepfake audio, "realistic" has a new meaning. Verify requests via a second channel and never let urgency bypass your security protocols. Stay sharp.

If you’re early in your career, be careful with internships that rush offers, ask for fees, or collect excessive personal data with little screening. Some roles don’t exist at all. Protect yourself by limiting what personal info is public online.

If you’re job hunting, here’s something to watch out for: fake recruiters posing as real employees from well-known companies. They rush the process to steal data or money. Make it harder to target you by removing your personal info online.

Easy task job scams flood your inbox. They promise fast cash. Why? Because your resume (with your email and phone number) is on 50+ data broker sites. Harder to find = fewer scam attempts. Remove your info.

Looking for remote work? Be cautious of jobs that send a check and ask you to buy equipment quickly. The check bounces, and you’re left paying. Legit employers don’t do this. Make yourself harder to find by removing your personal info online.

Happy Pi Day. It’s the perfect time to secure your PII—that's short for personally identifiable information. Your home address and contact info shouldn't be public. Get it removed. A smaller digital footprint makes you a tougher target for scammers.

Social engineering tricks victims into handing over access to accounts. If someone pressures you to share personal info or to act urgently, stop and verify the situation. And no matter what: Share nothing. Stay safe out there.

Protecting kids online shouldn’t mean you have to hand over your ID to every app on your devices. The risks are real: a recent breach exposed 70k IDs from Discord users. We need safety AND privacy, not a trade-off. Check out the EFF’s page to learn more: https://www.eff.org/issues/age-verification

The average privacy policy is 6,000 words—that’s obscurity by design. Companies count on you not reading the fine print about AI training and location tracking. This National Consumer Protection Week, learn how to spot the red flags in seconds: joindeleteme.com/blog/how-to-...

It’s National Consumer Protection Week! With identity theft and fraud losses hitting billions each year, staying informed is your best defense. From defending against AI scams to opting out from data brokers, learn how to protect your digital life in 2026: joindeleteme.com/blog/nationa...

How many push notifications before you cave? Attackers flood a target with MFA requests until they hit approve. It’s the nag factor: a study showed when kids ask 9 times parents say yes. Attackers = worse than kids. Don’t rely on MFA alone. Use smarter authentication, set limits, train your team.

Hours of manual opt-outs leave anyone exhausted. Every form is different. Your info comes back. And some sites don’t respond at all. DeleteMe handles it so you don’t have to: joindeleteme.com/scan/

From North Korean laptop farms and Nigerian cyber cults to the Wild West of AI regulation, 2025 blurred every boundary. Our award-winning podcast "What the Hack?" recaps a year that redefined privacy. pod.link/1571482669/e...

Phishing is now a subscription service. Hackers rent AI tools to blast realistic scam emails—even from systems protected by two-step authentication. 2026 tips: Level up. MFA is good. Hardware keys are better. Strict email protections, data removal are musts. Security training? ✅ Do it all.