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### ☠ Advanced Background Checks
Search for your information here: [https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/](https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/). (Remember that you can leave your city and state and your age blank.) If your information shows up, remove your data here: [https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/removal](https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/removal)
Search for your information here: [https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/](https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/). (Remember that you can leave your ciry, state and age blank.) If your information shows up, remove your data here: [https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/removal](https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/removal)
### Archives
To find your information, you must sign up for a free trial here:
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Find your information here: [https://dataveria.com/](https://dataveria.com/). Opt out by entering the specific profile URL you find here: [https://dataveria.com/ng/control/privacy](https://dataveria.com/ng/control/privacy). You will need to confirm your opt-out request by clicking on a link sent to you via email.
### Facecheck
[Facecheck.id](https://Facecheck.id) is reverse image search software that uses an uploaded image to locate your face across in photos and videos on major social media platforms. If this type of search is something you are concerned about, you can [remove your face from its search](https://facecheck.id/Face-Search/RemoveMyPhotos) engine by searching for your image, uploading a driver’s license or ID card (you can hide your name, address and ID number) or a selfie with your face and two fingers touching your chin. Note that this will not remove your image from the various websites on which it was found, but simply will not allow people to search for it on the Facecheck site. Facecheck also states that it makes an exception for violent criminals.
[Facecheck.id](https://Facecheck.id) is reverse image search software that uses an uploaded image to locate your face across in photos and videos on major social media platforms. If this type of search is something you are concerned about, you can [remove your face from its search engine](https://facecheck.id/Face-Search/RemoveMyPhotos) by searching for your image, uploading a driver’s license or ID card (you can hide your name, address and ID number) or a selfie with your face and two fingers touching your chin. Note that this will not remove your image from the various websites on which it was found, but simply will not allow people to search for it on the Facecheck site. Facecheck also states that it makes an exception for violent criminals.
### ☠ FamilyTreeNow
Search for yourself and remove your information here:
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ Search for your name, address or phone number at [https://neighbor.report/](http
Find your information here: [https://nuwber.com/](https://nuwber.com/). Enter the URL of the profile page you found and your email address here: [https://nuwber.com/removal/link](https://nuwber.com/removal/link). You will need to confirm your opt-out request by clicking on a link sent to you via email. Your profile will look like this "https://nuwber.com/person/563a151aa219445d5225ff38." Be careful not to accidentally click on a Truthfinder link (conveniently up top). You will need to confirm your opt-out request by clicking on a link sent to you via email.
### ☠ PeekYou
Find your information here:[https://www.peekyou.com/](https://www.peekyou.com/), opt out here: [https://www.peekyou.com/about/contact/optout](https://www.peekyou.com/about/contact/optout). You will need the letters at the end of your profile’s URL in the "unique ID" field. Make sure to check "remove my entire listing." You can also remove your information from the sites that it says it has aggregated information from.
Find your information here: [https://www.peekyou.com/](https://www.peekyou.com/), opt out here: [https://www.peekyou.com/about/contact/optout](https://www.peekyou.com/about/contact/optout). You will need the letters at the end of your profile’s URL in the "unique ID" field. Make sure to check "remove my entire listing." You can also remove your information from the sites that it says it has aggregated information from.
### PeopleByName
Look up your name here: [https://www.peoplebyname.com/people](https://www.peoplebyname.com/people). Or, you can fill in your name in the URL like this: https://www.peoplebyname.com/people/[Last_Name]/[First_Name]. Opt out for each record here: [https://www.peoplebyname.com/remove.php](https://www.peoplebyname.com/remove.php).
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ Go to [https://pipl.com](https://pipl.com/) to find your data. Opt out from Pipl
Search for your name and state and opt out here: [https://www.privaterecords.net/optOut/name/landing](https://www.privaterecords.net/optOut/name/landing).
### PublicDataUSA
Find your information here: [https://www.publicdatausa.com/](https://www.publicdatausa.com/).Copy the URL with your results and enter it along with your name and email address at [https://www.publicdatausa.com/remove.php](https://www.publicdatausa.com/remove.php).
Find your information here: [https://www.publicdatausa.com/](https://www.publicdatausa.com/). Copy the URL with your results and enter it along with your name and email address at [https://www.publicdatausa.com/remove.php](https://www.publicdatausa.com/remove.php).
### PublicRecordsNow
Find your information here: [https://www.publicrecordsnow.com/](https://www.publicrecordsnow.com/). Click on the orange “click here to opt out” button on [https://www.publicrecordsnow.com/static/view/contact/](https://www.publicrecordsnow.com/static/view/contact/), fill out the form, complete the captcha and send it in.
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ Find your information here: [https://radaris.com](https://radaris.com/). Click o
Look up your home address here: [https://rehold.com/](https://rehold.com/). If there is a number or name next to it you’d like removed, click on the red “remove” button next to it. You will need to enter your name and email address and solve a captcha.
### 💰 Searchbug
Unfortunately, you have to sign up with a credit card to search for your information at [https://www.searchbug.com](https://www.searchbug.com/), though your first search is free. You can contact Searchbug using the contact form or chat link on this page [https://www.searchbug.com/contact-us.aspx](https://www.searchbug.com/contact-us.aspx) or via phone or text at (760) 454-7301 or via fax at (760) 454-7341 to to ask them to block the display of your personal information.
Unfortunately, you have to sign up with a credit card to search for your information at [https://www.searchbug.com](https://www.searchbug.com/), though your first search is free. You can contact Searchbug using the contact form or chat link on this page [https://www.searchbug.com/contact-us.aspx](https://www.searchbug.com/contact-us.aspx) or via phone or text at (760) 454-7301 or via fax at (760) 454-7341 to ask them to block the display of your personal information.
### SearchPeopleFree
Find your information here: [https://www.searchpeoplefree.com/](https://www.searchpeoplefree.com/), making sure to search by name, phone number, address and email address: Opt out here: [https://www.searchpeoplefree.com/opt-out](https://www.searchpeoplefree.com/opt-out).
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Find your information here [https://www.spokeo.com/search](https://www.spokeo.com/search) and remove your information by entering the URL of the profile you want removed and your email address here: [https://www.spokeo.com/optout](https://www.spokeo.com/optout). Make sure to scroll down to the grammatically incorrect “opt out your information” section. You will need to confirm your opt-out request by clicking on a link sent to you via email.
### SpyFly
Look for your data here:[https://www.spyfly.com](https://www.spyfly.com). Opt out here: [https://www.spyfly.com/help-center/remove-my-public-record](https://www.spyfly.com/help-center/remove-my-public-record). You can also try emailing [support@spyfly.com](mailto:support@spyfly.com). You’ll need to provide your name, age, address, and email address. Make sure SpyFly has information you'd like removed before volunteering these things.
Look for your data here: [https://www.spyfly.com](https://www.spyfly.com). Opt out here: [https://www.spyfly.com/help-center/remove-my-public-record](https://www.spyfly.com/help-center/remove-my-public-record). You can also try emailing [support@spyfly.com](mailto:support@spyfly.com). You’ll need to provide your name, age, address, and email address. Make sure SpyFly has information you'd like removed before volunteering these things.
### That’s Them
Find your information here: [https://thatsthem.com/](https://thatsthem.com/), if it shows up, try to opt out here: [https://thatsthem.com/optout](https://thatsthem.com/optout). Do not click on the Spokeo identity theft protection link, as it is a paid product.
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First, you must request your public data. Then you can apply to have the information removed. The form for both is here: [https://www.ussearch.com/suppression-center/](https://www.ussearch.com/suppression-center/). If you are working through this list, you may have already removed this data at Intelius’ suppression center site.
### ☠ USPhoneBook
Look for your number and opt out here:[https://www.usphonebook.com/opt-out/](https://www.usphonebook.com/opt-out/).
Look for your number and opt out here: [https://www.usphonebook.com/opt-out/](https://www.usphonebook.com/opt-out/).
### Verecor
Find your information at [https://verecor.com](https://verecor.com). To opt out, enter the profile URL (along with your name and email) at [https://verecor.com/ng/control/privacy](https://verecor.com/ng/control/privacy). You will need to fill out a captcha, and confirm the email link to finalize your request. If it doesn’t go through, you may need to email [assist@verecor.com](mailto:assist@verecor.com). (If you opt-out of Verecor and try to out-out of Vericora (or the reverse), you will get an error stating: "You have exceeded the maximum number of requests per person." It's not clear if either site respects an opt-out on the other, so use a separate browser session and email to opt-out of each.)
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### Vericora
Find your information here: [https://vericora.com/profile/search](https://vericora.com/profile/search). Opt out here: [https://vericora.com/ng/control/privacy](https://vericora.com/ng/control/privacy). (If you opt-out of Verecor and try to out-out of Vericora (or the reverse), you will get an error stating: "You have exceeded the maximum number of requests per person." It's not clear if either site respects an opt-out on the other, so use a separate browser session and email to opt-out of each.)
### VoterRecords
Go to [VoterRecords.com](https://voterrecords.com/), find your information, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the "record opt-out" link. This will lead to an opt-out form, which you’ll need to submit. You may receive a verification link you’ll need to click on to verify your opt-out request.
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## Special Circumstances
If you’re a victim of violent crime or identity theft, it’s often possible to opt out of information that others can’t opt out of. You may, however, need to provide court orders or other information. It may be worth checking more complete data broker lists which include those: [https://www.privacyrights.org/data-brokers](https://www.privacyrights.org/data-brokers) See this resource: [https://nnedv.org/mdocs-posts/people-searches-data-brokers/](https://nnedv.org/mdocs-posts/people-searches-data-brokers/).
If you’re a victim of violent crime or identity theft, it’s often possible to opt out of information that others can’t opt out of. You may, however, need to provide court orders or other information. It may be worth checking more complete data broker lists which include those: [https://www.privacyrights.org/data-brokers](https://www.privacyrights.org/data-brokers). See this resource: [https://nnedv.org/mdocs-posts/people-searches-data-brokers/](https://nnedv.org/mdocs-posts/people-searches-data-brokers/).
If you are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, sexual abuse, or stalking, you may be able to keep your address private through state programs that provide a substitute address and mail forwarding. To see if a program exists in your state, look up “address confidentiality program” along with the name of your state in a search engine.
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### Additional Options (Paid and Free)
[Brand Yourself](https://brandyourself.com/), [DeleteMe](https://joindeleteme.com/), [DeleteMyInfo](https://www.deletemyinfo.com/), [EasyOptOuts](https://easyoptouts.com/), [IDX Privacy](https://www.idx.us/idx-privacy), [Kanary](https://www.thekanary.com/), [Mozilla Monitor Plus](https://monitor.mozilla.org/) (a white labeled version of OneRep, [at least for now](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/mozillas-privacy-service-drops-a-provider-with-ties-to-people-search-sites/]), [OneRep](https://onerep.com/), [Optery](https://www.optery.com), [Privacy Pros](https://privacypros.com/), [Reputation.com](Reputation.com), and [Reputation Defender](https://www.reputationdefender.com/) are some different options for opt-out services. In general, note that removal services are not comprehensive, as some data brokers do not allow third parties to remove listings, and removal services do not include every data broker on this list, let alone outside of it.
[Brand Yourself](https://brandyourself.com/), [DeleteMe](https://joindeleteme.com/), [DeleteMyInfo](https://www.deletemyinfo.com/), [EasyOptOuts](https://easyoptouts.com/), [IDX Privacy](https://www.idx.us/idx-privacy), [Kanary](https://www.thekanary.com/), [Mozilla Monitor Plus](https://monitor.mozilla.org/) (a white labeled version of OneRep, [at least for now](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/mozillas-privacy-service-drops-a-provider-with-ties-to-people-search-sites/), [OneRep](https://onerep.com/), [Optery](https://www.optery.com), [Privacy Pros](https://privacypros.com/), [Reputation.com](Reputation.com), and [Reputation Defender](https://www.reputationdefender.com/) are some different options for opt-out services. In general, note that removal services are not comprehensive, as some data brokers do not allow third parties to remove listings, and removal services do not include every data broker on this list, let alone outside of it.
There are services for media mail as well. For a fee, [PaperKarma](https://www.paperkarma.com/product/paperkarma-subscription/) will remove your name from common direct mail vendors, including charity solicitations, direct mail and catalogs. You can also remove your name from [Valpak coupon packs](https://www.valpak.com/remove-address), for free. Sign up for a free account at [https://www.catalogchoice.org/](https://www.catalogchoice.org/) to cancel catalogs you no longer wish to receive. For a fee, [DMAChoice](https://dmachoice.org/static/consumer_choice_tools.php), will remove your name from prospective mailers, not including political mail or mail from companies you’ve done business with in the past two years. DMAChoice also maintains a Deceased Do Not Contact list to allow you to remove names of deceased individuals for marketing lists, which you can register for [here](https://www.ims-dm.com/cgi/ddnc.php). (I am sorry for your loss!)