Data Broker Opt-Out Guide
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Remove yourself from BeenVerified
EasyA people-search engine that sells background checks compiling public records, social media, and other data into comprehensive personal reports.
Time: ~5 minutesRemoval: 24 hoursVerified: 2026-02
What BeenVerified collects about you
Full name and aliasesAddresses (current and historical)Phone numbers and emailsCriminal and court recordsSocial media profilesProperty ownershipVehicle records
Step-by-step guide
Go to the opt-out page
Visit beenverified.com/app/optout/search. This takes you directly to their opt-out search tool.
Search for yourself
Enter your first name, last name, and state. Click Search.
Find and select your listing
Browse the results and find the profile that matches you. Click on it to select it for removal.
Enter your email address
Provide an email address for the confirmation link.
💡 A throwaway email works fine here.
Confirm via email
Open the verification email and click the confirmation link to complete the opt-out.
Important to know
- ⚠BeenVerified is owned by the same company as PeopleLooker, PeopleSmart, and NumberGuru. You'll need to opt out of each separately.
- ⚠Data may be re-added from public records. Check back quarterly.