Your personal data isn’t just sitting in a credit bureau vault. It’s being actively spread across the internet through a little-known practice called credit header sales. What Are Credit Headers? Credit headers are a snapshot of your key identifying information, including: Full name Addresses Phone numbers Emails Even your Social Security Number and other identifiers…
Mapping software is showing your home to everyone—even bad actors. Be Safe! If images of your home appear on mapping services like Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Bing, you can request to have them removed or blurred. Why It Matters Attackers and scammers can exploit mapping data to invade your privacy or target you. Criminal…
Every time there’s a major data breach, companies scramble to offer “free” credit monitoring. It sounds like a responsible move. It sounds protective. It isn’t. Here’s what they don’t tell you: Companies pay just $1–$10 per person to offer it. Fewer than 10% of people even sign up! Those who do often get funneled into…
Everyone wants your location—because it’s valuable. Lock it down! Your privacy on Facebook matters. Whether you’re concerned about who can see your posts, how advertisers target you, or how your personal data is used, you have tools to manage and enhance your Facebook privacy. Why Facebook Privacy Matters All the data Facebook collects (and you…
Everyone wants to track you and hack you. Don’t surf without protection! Whether you’re an investigator, law enforcement officer, or simply a private individual navigating the riskier side of the internet, your online safety and privacy are essential. Why Safe Surfing Matters Advertisers, data brokers, and bad actors are all after you. They want to:…
Don’t let everyone see pictures of your home! Real estate sites often show images that reveal far more than you realize. Be Safe! Real estate companies post images of your property, the inside of your house, and sometimes even your floorplans. This puts your privacy—and your security—at risk. Why Residential Data is a Risk If…
Your Mobile Advertising ID (MAID) is the key to deleting your location history. You are being tracked. Advertisers and data brokers use your phone’s MAID to connect your location history to everything else they know about you. This hidden identifier allows them to build detailed profiles—tracking where you go, what you do, and even predicting…
Secure Private URL Registration: Protect Your Identity Online Registering a domain without protecting your personal information is risky. Domain registrars will sell you out. The information you use to buy a domain goes public unless you specifically make it private. This can expose your personal details to spammers, hackers, and data brokers. Why Domain Privacy…
How scammers trick you into thinking they know something revealing… Don’t be fooled! They don’t actually know you, and they don’t have evidence that you’ve done anything wrong. How Sextortion Scams Work Sextortion scammers rely on fear tactics and deception. Their goal is to pressure you into paying money or handing over sensitive information. Here’s…
Be Location Safe (Aug 2025) Everyone wants your location. It’s valuable.Don’t let companies harvest and sell your geolocation data. They profit while you take all the risk. At ObscureIQ, we give you clear, actionable steps to stop leaking your location and clean up the data spills already out there. If your threat level is low,…