Silent Erase Blog

Fraud awareness, privacy tips and data protection advice for UK residents

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EMERGENCY GUIDE

I've Been Scammed โ€” What to Do in the First 24 Hours

The emergency checklist. What to do in the first hour, first day and first week to limit the damage and give yourself the best chance of recovering your money.

August 2026 ยท 7 min read
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INDUSTRY DEEP DIVE

The UK Data Broker Industry Explained

Who these companies are, where they get your information, how they make money and what the law actually says. The industry almost nobody has heard of.

August 2026 ยท 10 min read
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FREE TEMPLATE

How to Make a Subject Access Request

Find out exactly what any UK company holds about you โ€” for free. Includes a copy-and-paste template and what to do if they ignore you.

August 2026 ยท 8 min read
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BEREAVEMENT

Stopping Post, Calls and Data After Someone Dies

How to stop marketing addressed to someone who has died, remove their details from data brokers and protect their identity from fraud.

August 2026 ยท 9 min read
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HONEST ANSWERS

Is Silent Erase Legit? An Honest Answer

Including what we cannot do, why you could do all of this yourself for free, and how to verify us independently. Written by our founder.

August 2026 ยท 6 min read
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FRAUD AWARENESS

The UK Fraud Crisis Nobody Is Talking About

Every year billions of pounds are stolen from ordinary UK residents. Here is what is really happening and how to protect yourself.

July 2026 ยท 5 min read
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DATA BROKERS

How Fraudsters Know Your Name Before You Answer the Phone

The uncomfortable truth about data brokers and how they make you a target for scammers.

July 2026 ยท 4 min read
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YOUR RIGHTS

Your GDPR Rights Explained Simply โ€” And How to Use Them

Most people have no idea how powerful their GDPR rights are. Here is everything you need to know explained in plain English.

July 2026 ยท 6 min read
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ROMANCE SCAMS

Romance Scams โ€” How Fraudsters Steal Hearts and Money

UK victims lost ยฃ102 million to romance fraud last year. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

July 2026 ยท 7 min read
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INVESTMENT FRAUD

Investment Fraud โ€” How to Spot Fake Schemes Before You Lose Everything

Investment fraud costs UK residents over ยฃ1 billion every year. Here is how to spot fake schemes and verify any investment opportunity.

July 2026 ยท 7 min read
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COMPUTER SCAMS

Fake Microsoft Callers and Google Play Card Scams

Why do scammers ask for Google Play cards? How do they know your number? Everything you need to know about computer support fraud.

July 2026 ยท 6 min read
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CRYPTO FRAUD

Crypto Fraud in the UK โ€” How Scammers Steal Millions

UK residents lost over ยฃ300 million to crypto fraud last year. Here is how the scams work and how to protect yourself.

July 2026 ยท 7 min read
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ELDERLY PROTECTION

How to Protect Elderly Relatives from Fraud โ€” A Complete UK Guide

Elderly people are disproportionately targeted by fraud in the UK. Here is everything you need to know to protect your loved ones.

July 2026 ยท 8 min read
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FRAUD RECOVERY

Romance Scam Recovery: A UK Survivor's Guide

A practical, judgement-free guide for romance fraud victims โ€” what to do immediately, how to report it, and how to protect yourself going forward.

July 2026 ยท 7 min read
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DATA SECURITY

Data Breach: What to Do Next (UK Guide)

Your email or details have appeared in a data breach. Here is the exact order of steps to take to limit the damage.

July 2026 ยท 6 min read
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FAMILY SAFETY

Protecting Children Online: A UK Parent's Guide

Practical, non-alarmist steps parents can take to protect children's privacy and safety online.

July 2026 ยท 6 min read
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PERSONAL SAFETY

Stalkerware and Spyware: What UK Residents Need to Know

How to recognise the warning signs of stalkerware on your phone, and the safe steps to take to remove and report it.

July 2026 ยท 6 min read
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ACCOUNT SECURITY

Two-Factor Authentication: The UK Guide to Locking Down Your Accounts

What 2FA actually protects you from, which method to choose, and how to set it up on the accounts that matter most.

July 2026 ยท 5 min read

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