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Data Broker Opt-Out Guide

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Remove yourself from PeopleFinder

Easy

A people-search site offering free basic lookups and paid detailed reports including criminal records, social media accounts, and financial data.

Time: ~5 minutesRemoval: 24–48 hoursVerified: 2026-01

What PeopleFinder collects about you

Full name and aliasesAddressesPhone numbersEmail addressesCriminal records (paid)Social media (paid)

Step-by-step guide

Go to the opt-out page

Visit peoplefinders.com/opt-out to access their removal form.

Search for your record

Enter your first name, last name, and state. Click Search.

Select your listing

Find the record that matches you and select it.

Confirm removal

Complete the CAPTCHA and submit the removal request. You should receive a confirmation.

Important to know

  • PeopleFinder shares data with partner sites, so opt out of those as well.
  • Check back every few months as records can reappear.