When you don’t have a name like “John Smith”, rather, having a name like “Dexter Ebenezer”, makes you more unique. This makes it very difficult to hide amongst the crowd as any mention of your name can easily be indexed and found. This is where disinformation comes in.
Disinformation is false information deliberately spread to deceive people. We can spread false information about ourselves to help misguide others looking into our private lives.
General Ideas
Online Persona Alteration: Create multiple online profiles across various platforms, each with different usernames, locations, and interests. Share contradictory information about yourself on these profiles, making it challenging for others to determine your true identity.
False Background Stories: Invent fictional stories about your background, education, or work experience. Share these stories selectively with different individuals or through different channels, ensuring that the information is inconsistent and difficult to verify.
Misleading Social Media Posts: Post intentionally misleading content on your social media accounts. For example, share photos or updates about events or locations you never actually attended, creating a false impression of your activities and interests.
Multiple Aliases: Use different aliases or nicknames when engaging with different people or communities online. This can help separate your true identity from the various personas you create, making it harder for others to connect the dots.
Rumor Planting: Strategically spread false rumors about yourself through trusted intermediaries or anonymous channels. This can further muddy the waters and make it challenging for others to uncover accurate information.
Controlled Leaks: Provide selective individuals or organizations with disinformation about yourself, ensuring that it will eventually spread to a wider audience. This method can help divert attention from your true identity and create confusion.
Disinformation Trail: Leave behind a trail of false information intentionally. This could include fake addresses, phone numbers, or even personal details on public platforms. By doing so, you add another layer of complexity to anyone trying to uncover your true identity.
Resources
Michael Bazzell’s Extreme Privacy book (now in PDF format) goes into detail on this “Disinformation” tactic to help hide your true information online.
Complications
Unless you are able to have an income under your own ways, you might rely on normal jobs. Having disinformation about yourself can make it difficult to verify your identity with different corporate or government entities. This is something to consider.
Thoughts?
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