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Identity Theft: How to Check If Your Data Is Already on the Dark Web

Your data has almost certainly leaked at least once. The question is whether you've responded.

Run a breach check

haveibeenpwned + ScamGuard's breach lookup. Note every breach, change those passwords first.

Freeze your credit

Free in most countries. Stops new accounts being opened in your name.

Lock your SIM

Add a port-out PIN with your carrier. SIM swaps drain bank accounts in minutes.

Unique email per account

Aliases (e.g. Apple Hide My Email) limit the blast radius of the next breach.

The bottom line

Send your email or phone number to ScamGuard on WhatsApp for a full breach + exposure report.

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