Published November 8, 2024 
5 min read
IDTrue opt-out guide: simple steps to remove your data in just 15 minutes [2024]
| Removal difficulty: | Medium |
| Profile is removed within: | 3 weeks |
| Manual submission: | around 15 min |
| Removal requirements: | email, CAPTCHA |
What is IDTrue?
IDTrue.com is a data broker that posts the personal information of US citizens online. It provides such search options as name search and reverse phone number lookup. While it claims to provide background checks, it is not a consumer reporting agency and can’t be used for screenings that require FCRA compliance. To remove your information from ID True, you are required to fill out an opt-out form on their website and confirm it via email
How to opt out of IDTrue
In short:
- Go to ID True’s opt-out page idtrue.com/optout
- Search for your record
- Click “This is me”
- Submit your email
- Verify your email
How do I opt out of IDTrue manually?
Step 1: Access IDTrue.com
The initial step is navigating to IDTrue.
Step 2: Follow the ‘Opt Out & Removal’ link
Scroll the homepage down to the footer and click on ‘Opt Out & Removal’.
Step 3: Look up your record
Enter your first name, last name, and city, and select your state from the drop-down menu. Then click on the “View Report” button.
Step 4: Find your record and click ‘This Is Me’
Check the results to locate your profile. Pay attention to locations and relatives to select the right record. Once you find it, hit the ‘This Is Me’ button.
Step 5: Enter your email and hit ‘Request Opt Out’
Type your email address, tick the identity confirmation box, and perform the CAPTCHA. Then click on the ‘Request Opt Out’ button.
Step 6: Verify your identity via email
Find an email from IDTrue’s Customer Support in your inbox and open it. Click on the verification link.
Your identity has been verified, and your record should be removed within to 3 weeks.
How to contact ID True directly
If you’re looking to reach out to IDTrue.com, their Customer Care is available Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at (800) 443-2205.
Your data is still exposed on other brokers
Opting out of IDTrue.com takes you in the right direction but it isn’t enough to keep your data private.
We recommend that you opt out of these five next:
- How to remove yourself from SmartBackgroundChecks.com
- How to remove yourself from FastPeopleSearch.com
- How to remove yourself from PeekYou.com
- How to remove yourself from PeopleFinders.com
- How to remove yourself from SearchPeopleFREE.com
Go through this list and send opt-out requests manually to each data broker, or subscribe to Onerep to remove records automatically from 212 sites with just a few clicks.
Why remove yourself from IDTrue
Remove yourself from IDTrue.com as your data’s visibility is high on this site:
- Site visits: around 50 thousand people access IDTrue each month.(1)
- Depth of exposure: IDTrue shares contact details, current and previous locations, relatives, acquaintances and business associates, marriage and divorce details, social media accounts, and more.
Sources:
1 – Silmilarweb
Who sees your data on IDTrue
| Demographic group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.79% |
| Female | 46.21% |
| 18–24 years old | 5.59% |
| 25–34 years old | 14.26% |
| 35–44 years old | 18.25% |
| 45–54 years old | 20.37% |
| 55–64 years old | 24.08% |
| 65+ years old | 17.45% |
IDTrue quick links
About ID True
- Founded: 2013
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, California
- Number of employees: 10-50
- Website URL: idtrue.com
- Contact email: [email protected]
- Phone number: (800) 443-2205
FAQ
How do I opt out of IDTrue?
To remove your information from IDTrue.com, go directly to their opt-out page and follow the prompts. You will need to look your record up and request its removal by clicking on ‘This Is Me’. Then provide an email address and verify your identity via email.
Is IDTrue a legitimate site?
IDTrue.com is a legitimate website that provides people-search services. It claims to have the most accurate and up-to-the-minute data from <a href="https://onerep.com/blog/how-to-remove-public-records-from-the-internet-an-actionable-guide" data-wpil-monitor-id="263">public records</a> but many ID True reviews contradict this statement.
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.