How to Opt Out of PeopleSearch.com
PeopleSearch.com is part of the Whitepages network and in order to remove your information from the site you will need to follow their opt-out procedure powered by Whitepages.
We’ve outlined the steps to remove your information from PeopleSearch.com below using PeopleSearch’s website as the starting point for your convenience.
1. Visit the Website: Go to https://peoplesearch.com/ using your web browser.
- From the homepage search for your profile.
2. Locate your profile and click ‘View Details.’
3. Copy your profile URL from the search bar.
4. Return to the homepage and click ‘Do Not Sell My Information.’
5. You will be redirected to a WhitePages opt out form. Start by pasting your profile URL into the search bar from the previous step and click ‘Next.’
6. When your profile appears click ‘Remove Me.’
7. Select a reason for your removal request from the drop down menu.
- Click ‘Next.’
8. Verify your identity by providing your mobile number. A verification code will be sent to you after clicking ‘Call Now to Verify.’
9. You will receive a 4-digit verification code from a Whitepages robot. Supply the code in the space provided to complete your request.
Note: Your information should be removed within 48 hours. Search engines may display your information for up to two weeks.
What is PeopleSearch.com?
PeopleSearch is a major data broker website operated under the Whitepages umbrella with other major data brokers like Whitepages and 411.com.
It operates primarily as a people lookup directory to provide in-depth information about anyone in their database. It provides users with access to public records and various contact information for individuals.
However, due to privacy concerns, many people prefer to remove their information from data broker sites like this even if they don’t have any negative information about them on the site.
PeopleSearch, like other similar websites, sources its information from public records and other publicly available sources.
They get their information from public records databases. That means information collected by the government, such as court records, country records, state records, such as the kind of information that becomes public when you buy a new house or file a change-of-address form with the United States Postal Service.
Why you should remove your information from PeopleSearch.com
Data brokers like PeopleSearch collect and sell personal data, often without your consent. This can lead to an increase in unwanted marketing and inaccurate information about you being available online.
Having personal information about yourself online can put you at greater risk of identity theft, doxxing, stalking and other forms of online and potentially physical harassment.
Data brokers often use unclear language. They suggest that paying for detailed reports can reveal court records, lawsuits, and arrest records. This is true even if you’ve never even gotten something as meaningless as a parking ticket. These sites also sell ads to questionable advertisers. These advertisers might imply you have a legal history, or target you for your financial status and assets even if the information is inaccurate or out ofdate.
Ultimately, it’s about having control over your own information. It’s your right to decide who has access to your details and for what purpose.
Removing your info from data brokers is a way to regain some of that control over your digital footprint and online privacy.
What kind of information is available on PeopleSearch.com?
PeopleSearch is a people lookup site and provide access to a significant amount of information about anyone in their database, including criminal records and arrests. The information they aggregate about people and make available online includes but is not limited to:
- First Name
- Middle Name
- Last Name
- Addresses
- Aliases
- Family Relationships
- Property Ownership and Values
- Associates
- Civil Judgements
- Liens
- Bankruptcies
- Foreclosures
- Arrest Records
- Traffic Infractions
- DUIs
How did PeopleSearch.com get my information?
Sites like PeopleSearch gather their data from a few different sources, usually blending public records with other private data that they purchase.
- Public records: This can be anything from voter registrations, property deeds, court records, and marriage licenses.
- Business records: Similar to public records, if you run a business, some of that information is available for anyone to lookup, these sites just bring it all together.
- Credit Bureaus and Financial Institutions: While they don’t directly share credit history without consent, they can make some basic information available under some circumstances.
- Telecom Companies: They get lists of subscribers from phone companies to build their databases of phone numbers and addresses.
- Social Media and Other Online Sources: Publicly available information from social media profiles and other online platforms like LinkedIn can be scraped and aggregated.
- Third-party Data Brokers: They can buy information from data brokers who specialize in aggregating personal data.
A lot of this information is what you might not realize you’re giving away when you sign up for things online. That information, depending on how it is collected, can be bought and sold in bulk. This is kind of like a less malicious version of the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
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Frequently asked questions
Data broker sites gather and sell your personal information. They aggregate the data to create public profiles with your contact details, job history, legal records, addresses, shopping, and financial history.
PeopleSearch is a well known data broker website operated under the Whitepages umbrella with other major data brokers like Whitepages and 411.com. It operates as a people lookup directory to provide in-depth information about anyone or any phone number in their database.
The site sources its information from public records, court records, country records, state records, data brokers, cellular operators, third-party data brokers, the internet, and more.
Your information can end up on PeopleSearch because they collect data from various sources. This includes public records like voter lists and property deeds, business records, and even basic details from credit bureaus and telecom companies.
You can opt-out of having your personal information on PeopleSearch. You can follow our step-by-step guide here.
PeopleSearch.com Opt Out Guide
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In order to remove information from PeopleSearch from Google search results, you’ll first need to opt out of their site and remove your information there. Check our PeopleSearch opt out guide for that.
Once your information has been removed from PeopleSearch you can use Google’s Remove Outdated Content tool. Select the option “To refresh Google’s outdated result for a webpage that has changed.” Submit the link where your information was appearing on PeopleSearch there. Google will recrawl the page to ensure the information has been removed. This can take anywhere from an hour or up to a few days depending on the site being crawled and Google’s crawlers. You can check back on the tool to see the status. Once it has finished crawling the page it should be approved and the link will no longer be included in Google search results.
Opting out of PeopleSearch should only take a few minutes. Your information should be removed shortly after you complete the process.
If you run into any trouble, our team of experts is here to help.
Opting out of PeopleSearch is completely free.
If you’re short on time or need help, Guaranteed Removals can remove your information for a small fee. We also offer a service to remove your details from all major data brokers.
If your info shows up again on PeopleSearch, you might have to opt out again. Data brokers often refresh their databases, causing removed info to reappear.
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