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Worried about the AT&T data breach that affects 1/3 of Americans?  See how Keenly can helpThank you for supporting KeenlyWe will be shutting down on March 23rdWhy do you need privacy protection?50%of US adults will fall victim to online crime in the next 10 years*$20Bwas lost to identity theft in 2022 by American consumers**98%of US adults have personal info exposed on at least 35 data brokers†AImakes it easy for identity thieves to use your info to scam you‡Start a free scanData broker removal1View A Free Privacy ReportShare your basic info to help Keenly scan for online records. View your exposed data, risk level, and more2Remove Your Online ExposuresKeenly sends requests to 100+ data brokers to remove your info, and keeps you updated along the way3Automatic RescansKeenly continually rescans data brokers for your info and automatically removes your data as it reappears.Full privacy protectionMonitoring your info onlineKeenly offers full privacy suite that features dark web monitoring, neighborhood watch, and SSN monitoring to keep yourself and your family safe, online and offline.$1M identity theft insuranceKeenly offers $1 million in identity theft insurance to cover eligible losses and fees, giving you peace of mind.White glove restoration serviceKeenly continually rescans data brokers for your info and automatically removes your data as it reappears.Why do you need privacy protection?1 in 2 Americans will fall victim to identity theft in the next 10 years. *$20 Billion was lost to identity theft in the US in 2022. **AI helps hackers impersonate you, putting you at more risk. †Your data is exposed, making it easier to defraud and scam you. ‡How to Turn off Call ForwardingStep 1) Open the Keenly app and click on the Settings toggle in the bottom right hand cornerStep 2) Click on "Disable ScamGuard" on the next screenStep 3) Press the "Call" button on the popup screenIf the above does not work, follow instructions at https://deactivatemyphone.comUsers with Unconditional Forwarding (Mostly T-Mobile & Verizon)Go to your phone settingsSearch for "Call Forwarding"Toggle off "Call Forwarding"Note: If you encounter an infinite spinning wheel, you will need to restart your deviceGet-help@keenly.comSign InBlogTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy* Javelin Strategy, 2023 Identity Fraud Study: The Butterfly Effect.‍** Javelin Strategy, 2023 Identity Fraud Study: The Butterfly Effect.† 98% of Americans have personal data exposed on over 35 data brokers' sites. Keenly Blog, "What Are Data Brokers?"‡ Infosecurity Magazine, "The People Hacker: AI a Game-Changer in Social Engineering Attacks.© 2024 Kikoff Inc --- Data BreachThe Massive United Healthcare Hack: What You Need To Know 1-in-3 Americans could be impacted by a massive hack of United HealthcareByPaul Stavropoulosfeatured POSTSData BreachThe Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Hack: What You Need To Know ByPaul StavropoulosData BreachThe January 2024 "Mother of All Breaches": How Your Data Could Be Used Against YouByPaul StavropoulosTermsHow Keenly Works: Data Broker RemovalByPaul StavropoulosData BrokersWhat are Data Brokers?BySean MandellLATEST POSTSData BreachThe Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Hack: What You Need To Know ByPaul StavropoulosData BreachThe Massive United Healthcare Hack: What You Need To Know ByPaul StavropoulosCredit MonitoringCredit Monitoring Greatly Mitigates Identity Theft—Here's WhyByPaul StavropoulosData BreachThe January 2024 "Mother of All Breaches": How Your Data Could Be Used Against YouByPaul StavropoulosTermsHow Keenly Works: Data Broker RemovalByPaul StavropoulosData BrokersWhat are Data Brokers?BySean Mandellview all latest posts© 2024 Kikoff incCategoryCategoriesCredit MonitoringData BreachData BrokersFAQsPrivacyTermsget-help@keenly.comTermsPrivacy PolicyHome PageSign In --- Data BrokersWhat are Data Brokers?Sean MandellData Brokers Sell Your Personal InformationData brokers are companies that collect and sell personal information, increasing the risks of identity theft, fraud, and spam. Their reach is vast: 98% of Americans have data that's exposed by at least 35 brokers, with 300 pieces of exposed information per person on average.The data that brokers sell include:NamePhone numberEmail addressDate of birthNames of your family membersPurchase historyLocationFinancial situationMarital status... and more. Data brokers have existed for decades, but they’ve really taken off with the rise of the internet and targeted advertising by companies like Google and Facebook. For reference,nthe nonprofit PrivacyRights.org maintains a list of data brokers.Who Do Data Brokers Sell Info To?There are two types of buyers, both of whom are concerning but for different reasons:Businesses that want to advertise to you. They get your contact information from data brokers, leading to spam calls and emails.Scammers and fraudsters that want to steal your identity. While data brokers are usually legitimate businesses, their customers aren't always so. If your personal data is owned by dozens of brokers (as is the case for most Americans), it’s easy for criminals to get their hands on it. Even with just your name, address, and email address, they can often impersonate you and steal your identity—and then drain your accounts or open credit cards in your name. Read our blog post about how identity theft works here.Where Do Data Brokers Get Their Data?Data brokers collect their data from a variety of sources:Public records: marriage licenses, voter registrations, motor vehicle records, etc.App and websites: both apps and websites track user data such as date of birth, device ID, and user behavior and interests. While some services track these only for their own use, some sell the data to data brokers.Social media: data brokers scrape sites/apps like LinkedIn and Instagram.With these sources and more, data brokers are able to compile detailed profiles of hundreds millions of Americans.Do Data Brokers Have Any of My Data?The answer is almost definitely yes: 98% of Americans have data exposed on at least 35 brokers’ sites.You can view which of the largest brokers have data on you—and what they have—by using Keenly's free privacy scan.Can I Remove My Data from Data Brokers?Yes—and you have two options for doing so:Do it yourself. While this is technically possible, in practice this is too big a lift for individuals, as it involves going to every data broker's site and going through each unique, multi-step opt-out process—and continuing to monitor each site in case your data reappears on them, which typically happens 2–3 times per year. (Data brokers don’t want to make it easy for you, as selling your data is their business model!)Have a service like Keenly remove your data for you. You can learn more about how Keenly's service works here.‍Latest POSTSData BreachThe Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Hack: What You Need To Know ByPaul StavropoulosData BreachThe Massive United Healthcare Hack: What You Need To Know ByPaul Stavropoulos© 2024 Kikoff incCategoryCategoriesCredit MonitoringData BreachData BrokersFAQsPrivacyTermsget-help@keenly.comTermsPrivacy PolicyHome PageSign In