Published August 19, 2024 
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PeopleFinders opt-out guide: simple steps to remove your data in just 15 minutes [2024]
| Removal difficulty: | Low |
| Profile is removed within: | 9 days |
| Manual submission: | around 15 min |
| Removal requirements: | email, CAPTCHA |
What is PeopleFinders.com?
Peoplefinders.com is a data broker that posts online all kinds of personal information including phone numbers, property history, and criminal and marriage records. Removing your information from PeopleFinders requires you to fill out an opt-out form on their website. According to their customer service, your profile should be removed from PeopleFinders.com within 48 hours. In Onerep’s experience, the removal process may take longer.
How to opt out of PeopleFinders
In short:
- Navigate to PeopleFinders.com
- Enter your full name, city, and state
- Find your listing and click “Copy link address”
- Go to PeopleFinders’ opt-out page (peoplefinders.com/opt-out)
- Click “Next”
- Submit the opt-out form
- Confirm your opt-out request via email
- Perform the CAPTCHA and click “Send Request”
- Your opt-out request has been submitted
Step 1: Go to PeopleFinders
To start the removal process, navigate to PeopleFinders.com.
Step 2: Enter your full name, city and state
Type your first and last name, and specify your city and state. Click the “Search” button.
Step 3: Locate your listing
Find a matching profile, place the cursor over your name, click on it with the right mouse button, and choose “Copy link address.” To identify your listing quickly, take note of middle and maiden names, aliases, and relatives in the record preview.
Step 4: Go to PeopleFinders’ opt-out page
To complete the removal request, navigate to PeopleFinders’ opt-out page.
Step 5: Hit the “Next” button
Click the “Next” button in the Opt Out option.
Step 6: Complete the opt-out form
Scroll the appearing page down to the opt-out form. Enter the URL of your listing, and a valid email address, perform the CAPTCHA, and click the “Send Request” button.
Step 7: Confirm your opt-out request via email
Find an email from PeopleFinders.com in your inbox, open it, and click on the “Remove -name- profile” link.
Step 8: Perform the CAPTCHA and click “Send Request”
Finally, you’ll be redirected to the opt-out verification page. Perform the CAPTCHA and click the “Send Request” button.
PeopleFinders has received your opt-out request.
PeopleFinders removal via phone number call
Another way for you to remove your record from PeopleFinders is to contact their customer service at (800) 718-8997 Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm PST, and Saturday – Sunday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm PST.
Have your personal information at hand, including your full name, current and past addresses, DOB, and other details needed to locate your record correctly. Tell the customer representative that you wish to have your record removed. Please note that this opt-out method is verbal, therefore check back with PeopleFinders in 48 hours.
PeopleFinders removal via email request
PeopleFinders does not accept opt-out requests via mail or email. To remove your record you should either use the opt-out form on their website or call them directly at (800) 718-8997.
Your data is still exposed on other brokers
Although you have completed the PeopleFinders opt-out, there are many other people-search sites exposing your data. While removing yourself from PeopleFinders 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 FastPeopleSearch.com
- How to remove yourself from Spokeo.com
- How to remove yourself from SmartBackgroundChecks.com
- How to remove yourself from Truthfinder.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 PeopleFinders
We recommend you remove yourself from PeopleFinders first-hand as your data’s visibility is at its highest on this site:
- Site visits: PeopleFinders gets around 5.4 mln. visits each month. (1)
- Massive database: PeopleFinders stands out for its completely free massive database and provides access to more than 6,000 data sources.
- Information exposed:
- PeopleFinders shares names, aliases, age, locations, relatives, and jobs for free.
- A paid report discloses date of birth, current workplace, and position, employment history, education, contact data, address history, social media links, more info about relatives, relationships, property records, liens, evictions, criminal records, traffic violations, and other personal details
- Exposure on Google: Google has already indexed over 880k PeopleFinders pages making your data easier to find through its search. (2)
Sources:
1 – Silmilarweb
2 – Google
Who sees your data on PeopleFinders
| Demographic group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Male | 42.67% |
| Female | 57.33% |
| 18–24 years old | 8.96% |
| 25–34 years old | 17.28% |
| 35–44 years old | 19.97% |
| 45–54 years old | 20.53% |
| 55–64 years old | 19.73% |
| 65+ years old | 13.53% |
PeopleFinders quick links
About PeopleFinders
- Founded: 1999
- Headquarters: Sacramento, California, United States
- Number of employees: 51 – 200
- Annual revenue: $15M – $25M
- Website URL: peoplefinders.com
- Phone number: (800) 718-8997
FAQ
How do I remove information from PeopleFinders?
The fastest way to remove your information from PeopleFinders is to locate your listing first and submit your request on their opt-out page (peoplefinders.com/opt-out). You will need to click a few boxes and perform the CAPTCHA. After that, you will receive a confirmation email.
How does PeopleFinders work?
PeopleFinders uses a server to check publically available online records. They add found information to their reports. They do not obtain non-digitalized records. PeopleFinders provides lookup searches and relatively cheap background reports.
What does PeopleFinders cost?
Peoplefinders provides various membership options: $24.95 for a standard membership and $29.95 for a Premium one. A single report costs between $1 to $1.95. If you’re looking for more in-depth information, be ready to pay $39.95 for a background check.
How do I contact PeopleFinders?
PeopleFinders customer care is available Monday to Friday between 7am to 6pm PST and on Saturdays and Sundays between 7am to 3:30pm PST by calling (800) 718-8997.
How do I cancel a PeopleFinders account?
Canceling a PeopleFinders’ account is pretty easy. The majority of background check companies require you to contact customer care to cancel a subscription, but PeopleFinders allows you to cancel your own subscription by logging into your account with a registered email and password. Simply click on the "I would like to cancel my membership" link in the "My Home" section and follow the directions. You can also contact customer care directly to cancel. Make sure to do this in advance of your subscription renewal date.
How accurate is PeopleFinders?
PeopleFinders has been a huge player on the market for almost 40 years. The company owns and constantly tops up one of the largest people search databases in the US. They obtain billions of current and also historical records and offer one of the most accurate background check services. Sometimes, they can pull up an incorrect record, however, they are willing to offer a refund if this happens.
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.