Argyle and the New Data Grab Disguised as Verification
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Argyle and the New Data Grab Disguised as Verification

ByPrivacyStan

Argyle and the New Data Grab Disguised as Verification A landlord demanding Argyle verification isn’t just a rental issue. It’s a window into how the employment verification industry is quietly reshaping itself into another surveillance layer. Argyle doesn’t simply check if you have a paycheck. It demands your workplace login credentials. Once inside, it scrapes…

Buy Property in a Trust. Or Regret It Later: A Tactical Guide to Real Estate Ownership That Actually Protects You
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Buy Property in a Trust. Or Regret It Later: A Tactical Guide to Real Estate Ownership That Actually Protects You

ByPrivacy Rebel

Buy Property in a Trust. Or Regret It Later: A Tactical Guide to Real Estate Ownership That Actually Protects You By Greg Manwelyan For readers who understand that anonymity isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. Let’s get blunt: if you’re buying real estate in your own name, you’re not buying a home—you’re buying a tracking…

The Best State for Your Real Estate LLC Isn’t Where You Think It Is
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The Best State for Your Real Estate LLC Isn’t Where You Think It Is

ByPrivacy Rebel

By Greg Manwelyan, written for privacy-first operators who know that real estate ownership doesn’t have to mean public exposure Let’s start with a blunt truth: if you form your LLC in the same state where the property sits just because it’s convenient, you’re playing checkers in a game of chess. You’re also probably putting your…

Trust + LLC Layering: The Real Estate Ownership Strategy That Actually Works
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Trust + LLC Layering: The Real Estate Ownership Strategy That Actually Works

ByPrivacy Rebel

By Greg Manwelyan, for readers who know that real privacy starts where the public record ends Owning real estate is risky.Not because the market will crash.Not because of termites or tenants.But because of the paper trail. Every property deed is a breadcrumb. Every recorded name is a liability. And every signature you put on public…

What Is Credit Monitoring? And Do I Want It? (Answer: Not Really)
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What Is Credit Monitoring? And Do I Want It? (Answer: Not Really)

ByPrivacyStan

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…

5 Privacy Moves to Block Spies, Trackers, & Data Brokers
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5 Privacy Moves to Block Spies, Trackers, & Data Brokers

ByPrivacyStan

Stalkers, advertisers, and hostile actors are digging for your data every day.  Your phone is revealing your location. Your credit card transactions are leaving a trail. Adtech building a profile of your habits. The digital world thrives on surveillance. The good news? You don’t have to make it easy for them.  Here are five power…

Prepaid Gift Card Chart for Private Payments
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Prepaid Gift Card Chart for Private Payments

ByPrivacyStan

When you want to make online payments without leaving a clear personal trail, prepaid cards can be powerful tools. But not all prepaid options offer the same level of privacy. Some can be bought with cash and used instantly, while others demand identity verification (KYC) that defeats the whole purpose. Here’s how the most popular…

Getting Your Money When You’re Off the Grid
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Getting Your Money When You’re Off the Grid

ByPrivacyStan

Let’s say you had to run. Maybe you’re a whistleblower. Or maybe you crossed someone powerful. You’re out of the country. Safe, for now. But you’ve got another problem. You need your money. And using your U.S. accounts could light you up like a flare. The financial system tracks everything. Not just governments. Commercial surveillance…