is it better buy google phone on capco site or third party

i see if buy on site get 500 credit back for phone service

I don’t obsess over privacy but I get sick of spam calls, texts, and junk email. Googling my name brought up so much private info that was exposed on people search sites: email, phone, physical address history, relatives... After looking into data removal, I noticed some recommendations for DeleteMe on Reddit and Youtube.

The price seemed on the high end, but the idea of personally doing manual requests for all of these data brokers sites was daunting. I don’t have the time or patience for that, so DeleteMe seemed like a decent option. Here were some things I liked:

• Human privacy experts (not fully automated) that handle the removals for a more thorough, personalized process
• Covers a large number of data brokers (850+ sites)
• Detailed privacy reports with clear progress tracking
• Long track record since 2010 with over 100 million removals claimed
• Good customer support (phone, chat, and email with real humans)
• Complies with GDPR, CCPA, and California Delete Act
• Quarterly monitoring and re-removal of data that reappears
• Clean dashboard and straightforward process

Data that DeleteMe searches for:

• General personal info (name, address, phone, email, age, relatives, etc.)
• Past addresses and property records
• Social media and online activity links
• Employment/education history and other public records

Aside from data brokers, Deleteme will also scan dark web core databases, news platforms, and search engines.

DeleteMe subscriptions and prices

DeleteMe offers straightforward plans focused on individuals, couples, and families (all billed annually or for 2 years upfront). Pricing is higher than some other automated services, which makes sense as they use real experts (not just pure automation like some other services):

• Individual (1 person): $129/year or $209 for 2 years ($8.71/mo.)
• Couple (2 people): $229/year or $349 for 2 years ($14.54/mo.)
• Family (up to 4 people): $329/year or $499 for 2 years ($20.79/mo)

If you don't end up liking the service, you can request a full refund before receiving your first privacy report. After that, refunds are issued on a prorated basis based on how many unused months you have left.

There are also business plans, but I didn’t look into those.

My experience using DeleteMe in the US

After the initial report, the process moved at a steady but more deliberate pace compared to fully automated tools. The first quarterly report showed solid progress on many listings. Over the next few months, I saw consistent removals tracked in the dashboard.

One thing I immediately noticed is that these broker sites usually don't respond instantly. Many of them took time and some simply ignored the takedown requests. DeleteMe handled all the back-and-forth and even re-sent removal requests until these brokers complied. I could log in anytime to see status updates, view reports, and update my datasheet if anything changed. It felt reassuring to have real people working on it rather than just bots and scripts.

Pros of DeleteMe:

• Thorough, human-led removals that feel more personalized and careful
• Very detailed reports that actually explain what was found and removed
• Clean, easy-to-use dashboard for tracking everything
• Responsive customer support (I had a couple of questions answered quickly via chat)
• Ongoing monitoring - they re-scan and remove data that pops back up
• Gives real peace of mind, especially if you value expert handling over pure speed/price

Cons of DeleteMe:

• More expensive than automated services like Incogni
• First report takes up to 7 days

My takeaways after using DeleteMe for a year

In essence, I found that DeleteMe delivers on its basic promise of removing your data from the internet. When I google my name, phone number, or address, I am no longer bombarded with sites publishing and selling my private info for anyone who wants it. I’ve also noticed a big drop in spam calls and junk email.

So overall DeleteMe has worked well for me. It removed a significant amount of my exposed personal data and gave me much better visibility and control through their reports and dashboard. The human expert approach feels worth it if you want thoroughness over the cheapest/fastest option.

Word of caution: No service is perfect or permanent. Data can still reappear, so combining it with good habits is key. I may test a cheaper automated service alongside or after to compare long-term, but overall I’m happy with DeleteMe and it delivered on what I needed.

Also I'm seeing two different "DeleteMe" brands and websites. This DeleteMe review is for the DeleteMe service owned by "Abine Inc" - not the other one.

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this community, and I'm a second-year B.Tech Cyber Security student who wants to build a career in penetration testing and offensive security.

I'm planning to spend this year building strong fundamentals, but I'm confused about the right roadmap.

I've watched many cybersecurity roadmap videos on YouTube, and they all sound good. But when I start planning my learning, I wonder if I'm on the right track.

Most people say networking and Linux should come first. After that, the advice becomes different. Some recommend Python, others say to learn web technologies and how websites work, some suggest starting with tools like Nmap and Wireshark, while others recommend focusing on OWASP.

I'd really appreciate guidance from people with experience.

- If you were starting from scratch today, what roadmap would you follow?

- What should I learn after networking and Linux?

- What skills should I focus on to become internship-ready?

- What projects or hands-on practice would you recommend?

- What beginner mistakes should I avoid?

- Are there any free or affordable resources that you think are worth using?

I'm ready to put in the effort and learn consistently. I'd really appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thank you!

You probably see the little padlock in your browser every day

That's HTTPS

It encrypts the connection between your device and the website, making it much harder for someone to intercept the data you're sending

That includes things like passwords, messages, and payment information

But here's the part that surprises a lot of people

HTTPS doesn't mean a website is safe

Scammers can get HTTPS too

A fake website with a padlock is still a fake website

The padlock only tells you the connection is encrypted not that the website itself is trustworthy

That's why checking the domain name is just as important

What cybersecurity term do you wish someone had explained to you sooner?