How do scammers get my full name and passport details?

Scammers often combine information from data breaches, public sources, and illegally obtained databases to build detailed profiles of potential victims.

Common sources include:

Company data breaches: Leaked databases from online stores, delivery services, retailers, insurers, and other businesses may expose names, phone numbers, addresses, and other information.
Illegal databases and scam services: Criminals may combine leaked information from multiple sources and search for victims using a phone number.
Social media and public sources: Birth dates, workplaces, relatives, addresses, and document photos can reveal valuable personal information.
Insider leaks: In some cases, employees may illegally access or sell customer data.

How to reduce the risk:

Review and revoke unnecessary data-processing permissions where possible.
Avoid sending passport scans or personal documents to untrusted websites or individuals.
Use a separate phone number for registrations and online services when appropriate.
If you suspect a data leak, contact the relevant organization and ask what information was exposed.
Report serious privacy violations to the appropriate data-protection authority.

Remember that scammers may combine several pieces of information to make their calls or messages appear convincing.

If a company exposed your personal data and fails to address your complaint, report the incident on Xolvie to raise awareness and warn other users.