The Current powered by Kim Komando Data brokers sell your secrets to stalkers
Jul 30, 2025
Darius Belejevas, Head of Incogni, dives deep into the alarming world of data brokers selling your personal information. He reveals how easily stalkers can access sensitive details for just a few bucks. The discussion also highlights the urgency of managing one’s digital footprint, with a staggering 250 million data removal requests processed. Alongside these pressing issues, they touch on quirky tales like monkey muggings in Bali and the potential dangers following data breaches on popular apps. It's an eye-opening look at our digital privacy risks!
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Enduring Harassment From Tinder Date
- Stephanie dated a man from Tinder who has harassed her for years by stealing her social media identity.
- Despite changing accounts and numbers, the data brokers made it easy for him to track her down.
Data Brokers Make Stalking Easy
- Personal profiles with detailed info cost only $10-$15 on data broker sites with no vetting.
- Anyone with a credit card and a grudge can access your private information easily.
Privacy Breach at Kim's Home
- Kim Komando shared how strangers took pictures of her at her gated home due to her address being online.
- This invasion occurred despite her efforts to shield her home address from public records.