Published August 20, 2024 
6 min read
FastPeopleSearch removal: opt out & delete your info [2024]
| Removal difficulty: | Low |
| Profile is removed within: | 9 days |
| Manual submission: | around 15 min |
| Removal requirements: | email, CAPTCHA |
What is FastPeopleSearch?
As FastPeopleSearch.com states on their own website, “FastPeopleSearch was created to bring next-generation Telephony and Big-Data access to the general public.” In reality, it is another people-search site that displays your personal data free of charge to anyone who looks you up.
This includes your full name, date of birth, current and previous home addresses, relatives, and lots of other private details. To remove your information from FastPeopleSearch, you are required to submit an opt-out request on their website.
How to opt out of FastPeopleSearch
In short:
- Go to FastPeopleSearch’s opt-out page fastpeoplesearch.com/removal
- Submit your email address
- Search for your profile
- Find a matching profile and click “View free details”
- Click the “Remove my record” button
- Confirm your request via email
How do I opt out of FastPeopleSearch manually?
Step 1: Go to FastPeopleSearch’s opt-out page
Navigate to FastPeopleSearch.com’s opt-out page.
Step 2: Enter your email address, check TOS, and perform the CAPTCHA
To begin your removal process, enter a valid email address, check the Agreement box, and perform the CAPTCHA. Then click the “Begin removal process” button.
Step 3: Enter your full name, city and state
Enter your first and last name, specify your city and state, and click the “Free search” button.
Step 4: Find a matching listing
To locate your record quickly, pay attention to past and current addresses, phone numbers, and relatives. Once you find your listing, click “View free details.”
Step 5: Click the “Remove my record” button
Make sure this is your listing by checking all the information provided in the record. Then click on “Remove my record.” In case there is no removal button, try clearing the browser cache or opening an Incognito window and repeating the removal process from step 1.
If none of the methods work and the “Remove my record” button still isn’t there, reach out to FastPeopleSearch via their contact form. Don’t forget to include your listing URL in the request.
Step 6: Confirm your opt-out request via email
Check your inbox to find an email from FastPeopleSearch. Click on the opt-out link to finish the removal process.
Your opt-out request has been submitted. FastPeopleSearch.com should remove any record they obtain upon your opt-out request from appearing in their search results within 72 hours. However, your information will still remain available on other people-search sites, including the ones FastPeopleSearch.com partners with (BeenVerified and TruthFinder). You will need to submit separate removal requests for these sites to have your information deleted from their databases
Additionally, per FastPeopleSearch’s Privacy Policy, despite any request for removal of personal information, they may need to retain certain information for record-keeping purposes and there may also be residual information that will remain within their databases and other records, which will not be removed or changed. This means that while your listing will not show up after conducting a search of your name on FastPeopleSearch.com, they may still have some of your personal details within their databases.
FastPeopleSearch opt-out video guide
We have created a video version of the guide above. Watch the tutorial to ensure the success of your opt-out request to FastPeopleSearch.
Alternative ways to opt out of FastPeopleSearch.com
FastPeopleSearch removal via phone number call
Alternatively, you can try to reach out to FastPeopleSearch via phone at (866) 679-8725 to remove your record. Provide a customer service representative with common information about yourself such as your full name, current and previous addresses, age, and any other details that can help locate your listing. Tell the customer representative that you wish to have your record removed from FastPeopleSearch.
FastPeopleSearch removal via fax or mail
FastPeopleSearch does not accept opt-out requests via fax or mail. In case you’d like to contact them on another matter, you can reach out to them at PO BOX 55071 Boston, MA 02205-5071.
FastPeopleSearch removal via contact form
Another method to reach out to FastPeopleSearch is to use the contact form on their website.
Your data is still exposed on other brokers
Although you have completed the FastPeopleSearch opt-out, there are many other people-search sites exposing your data. While removing yourself from FastPeopleSearch takes you in the right direction, it isn’t enough to keep your data private.
We recommend that you do these five first:
- How to remove yourself from MyLife.com
- How to remove yourself from Whitepages.com
- How to remove yourself from CheckPeople.com
- How to remove yourself from Nuwber.com
- How to remove yourself from BeenVerified.com
Go through this list and send opt-out requests manually to each data broker, or subscribe to Onerep to remove records automatically from 208 sites with just a few clicks.
Why remove yourself from FastPeopleSearch
We recommend you remove yourself from FastPeopleSearch first-hand as your data’s visibility is at its highest on this site:
- Site visits: around 11.2 mln. people look up someone’s personal information on FastPeopleSearch each month. (1)
- Massive database: FastPeopleSearch stands out for its completely free massive database of over 16 billion records.
- Information exposed: FastPeopleSearch shares numerous sensitive data points like your name, age, phone numbers, email addresses, current address, location history, property ownership, marital status, relatives & associates, businesses, and neighbors.
- Exposure on Google: Google has already indexed over 4 mln TruePeopleSearch profiles making your data easier to find through its search. (2)
Sources:
1 – Silmilarweb
2 – Google
Who sees your data on FastPeopleSearch
| Demographic group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Male | 45.22% |
| Female | 54.78% |
| 18–24 years old | 8.46% |
| 25–34 years old | 19.58% |
| 35–44 years old | 20.04% |
| 45–54 years old | 21.47% |
| 55–64 years old | 19.21% |
| 65+ years old | 11.24% |
FastPeopleSearch quick links
About FastPeopleSearch
- Founded in: 2017
- Headquarters: Boston, MA
- Website URL: fastpeoplesearch.com
- Phone number: (617) 229-7889
FAQ
How do I remove information from FastPeopleSearch?
The fastest way to remove your information from FastPeopleSearch is to directly go to their opt-out page fastpeoplesearch.com/removal. Enter your email, click the agreement box, perform the CAPTCHA and search for your record. Once you find your record, click "View free details" and then "Remove my record." Your listing should be removed within 72 hours.
Is FastPeopleSearch illegal?
FastPeopleSearch and all other data broker sites are operating within the law. They simply find everything they share through publicly available sources. Regarding the law, FastPeopleSearch.com can access public records and share them on their site since this information is technically available to the public.
How does FastPeopleSearch get my information?
Sites like FastPeopleSearch compile information from various sources. They use publicly available databases, including government records and registrations, social media sites, phone book listings, and the like.
Dimitri is a tech entrepreneur and CEO at Onerep. He is keen on sharing his expertise in cybersecurity and privacy matters and is regularly published on various platforms.