data brokers

Large-scale scam operations are often structured with specialized roles, including data brokers who aggregate personal information from breaches, social media, and public records; spammers who send mass messages using phones, modems, and SIM cards; theft groups that drain accounts, launder money, and resell payment data; and administrators who provide tutorials, onboarding, and marketing to recruit new operators.

Data removal services can reduce exposure by attempting to remove personal information from data broker sites that collect and resell contact details.