USA People Search is a free people search site that lets you look up people’s personal details, including phone numbers, addresses, family, and associates. 

Because anyone can find your details through these kinds of sites, having your information on USA People Search can increase your risk of threats like identity theft, stalking, and social engineering. 

You can remove your personal data from USA People Search. Keep on reading for step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of USA People Search. 

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What Is USA People Search?

USA People Search is a people search site. 

Anyone can use USA People Search to find information about you, including:

• Full name.
• Any known aliases. 
• Age.
• Phone number (current and prior).
• Addresses (current and prior).
• Family and relatives.
• Close friends and associates. 

For more information (i.e., a full background report), USA People Search links to another people search site that provides even more information (such as properties and assets, social media and photos, and criminal records) for a small fee. 

According to USA People Search, it has “billions of public records compiled from thousands of official sources, spanning over 40 years of historical data.” 

You can search for someone’s personal details by name, phone number, or address on USA People Search.

If you think your information is on USA People Search, you’re probably also listed on 411.com. Want to opt out of 411.com? Read our 411.com opt-out guide.

How to Opt Out of USA People Search

Opt out of USA People Search in 6 steps.

1. Go to USA People Search and click “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” in the footer 

Go to https://www.usa-people-search.com/. 

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link in the footer. 

2. Enter your email address, select the checkboxes, and click the “Begin Removal Process” button 

You will be redirected to a page with information on how to complete a USA People Search opt out.

Enter your email address.

Click the two checkboxes.

Click the “I’m not a robot” checkbox.

Click the “Begin Removal Process” button. 

3. Search for your record

You will be redirected to another page where you can search for your USA People Search record. 

Enter your full name, city, and state.

Click “Search.”

4. Select your listing 

You will see a list of results.

Find your listing and click the “View Details” button. 

Note: If there are multiple listings for you, you’ll need to opt out of each one individually.

5. Click “Remove Record”

You will be redirected to your profile. 

Click the “Remove Record” button. 

6. Click the email confirmation link 

USA People Search will send you an email confirmation link to verify your opt-out request. 

Go to your email inbox and find the email from USA People Search.

Note: If you don’t see the email from USA People Search, check your spam folder.

Click the “Click here to remove x” button. 

Note: The email link will expire in 24 hours. 

Your USA People Search opt-out request was sent and will be processed within 72 hours. 

What Happens After You Opt Out of USA People Search?

Once you opt out of USA People Search, they will block your records from showing up on their site within 72 hours. Your personal data won’t be findable through USA People Search after this time. 

However, your profile may reappear on USA People Search after a while. This is because people search sites like USA People Search collect your information from publicly available sources. If USA People Search comes across your personal data after you opt out, they might relist your profile. 

USA People Search says: “USA People Search will make every effort to block future public records for that person, but there is no guarantee that these records can be identified and clocked.” 

As a result, you need to recheck people search sites regularly. If you see that your record was relisted, you’ll need to opt out of USA People Search again. 

As an alternative to manual opt outs, you can subscribe to a data broker removal service such as DeleteMe, which will opt you out of people search sites like USA People Search on your behalf – and make sure you remain opted out. 

USA People Search Opt Out FAQs

Here are some common questions people have about opting out of USA People Search.

What if my age is wrong on USA People Search? 

If your age is wrong on USA People Search, you can’t change it.

The personal data available through people search sites like USA People Search is often wrong, inaccurate, or outdated because most of these sites only collect people’s data; they don’t verify it. 

Having your personal information available through sites like USA People Search isn’t good for your privacy, regardless of whether your data on them is correct or not.

Because anyone can access your personal data through these kinds of sites, having your data available on them can put you at an increased risk of identity theft, stalking, doxxing, harassment, phishing attacks, and other threats. 

We recommend that everyone opt out of people search sites like USA People Search. See our USA People Search opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions on how to do so. 

How do I remove my name USA People Search?

To remove your name from USA People Search, you need to complete a USA People Search opt-out process. 

This involves searching for your record on the USA People Search site, requesting record removal, and clicking an email confirmation link. 

See our USA People Search opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions on how to remove your name from this people search site. 

411.com is a people search site that is powered by Whitepages. 

Anyone can find your personal details by searching for you on 411.com.

Having your data available on people search sites like 411.com can put you at an increased risk of stalking, harassment, doxxing, identity theft, phishing scams, and other threats. 

You can remove yourself from 411.com. Keep on reading for step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of 411.com. 

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What Is 411.com?

411.com is a people search site. Its database is powered by Whitepages, another well-known people search site. 

411.com lets you look up people by their name or phone number. 

People reports on 411.com include information such as:

• Full name.
• Approximate age.
• Landline.
• Current address.
• Relatives and associates. 

For more detailed information, 411.com brings you to Whitepages, where you can access comprehensive reports for a fee. 

If you think your information is on 411.com, you’re probably also listed on Lookupanyone. Want to opt out of Lookupanyone? Read our Lookupanyone opt-out guide.

How to Opt Out of 411.com

Opt out of 411.com in 9 steps.

1. Go to 411.com and click “Do Not Sell My Information” in the footer

Go to https://www.411.com/. 

Scroll to the bottom and click the “Do Not Sell My Information” link in the footer under ‘Your 411.’ 

This will bring you to the Whitepages opt-out page, where you will be asked to paste the URL of your Whitepages profile. 

2. Go to https://www.whitepages.com/ and search for your name  

In a separate tab, go to https://www.whitepages.com/. 

Type your name and city in the search box.

Click the “Search” button. 

3. Click “View Details” next to your report

You will see a list of results. 

Don’t click the “View Full Report” button, even if you see your own profile, as you’ll have to pay to access this.

Instead, scroll until you find another profile with a “View Details” button next to it. 

Click the “View Details” button. 

You’ll be taken to your listing with your personal information.

4. Copy the URL of your Whitepages profile

Once you have opened your Whitepages listing, copy your profile URL.

5.  Paste your profile URL in the Whitepages.com opt-out form

Go to the Whitepages opt-out page and paste the URL of your listing.

Click the “Next” button. 

6. Click “Remove Me”

On the next page, Whitepages will ask you to confirm that this is your listing.

Click the “Remove Me” button. 

7. Give a reason for opting out of Whitepages

Whitepages will ask you why you want to opt out.

Select a reason.

You can also leave a comment (optional). 

Click the “Next” button. 

8. Enter your phone number

Whitepages will ask you to verify your identity by phone. 

Enter your phone number.

Click the checkbox. 

Click the “Call now to verify” button. 

9. Share the verification code 

Finally, you’ll receive an automated call asking for the verification code that pops up on the next screen. 

When prompted, dial the verification code. 

The call will tell you that your opt-out request has been accepted.

Your Whitepages (and 411.com) opt-out request was submitted. 

What Happens After You Opt Out of 411.com?

Once you opt out of 411.com via Whitepages, your personal data will be suppressed on both sites. This means your information will not show up on either 411.com or Whitepages when someone searches for you. 

However, this might not always be the case. If Whitepages (which powers 411.com) comes across more of your details in the future, they might republish your profile, and people will be able to find your personal details once more. 

To stop this from happening, you need to revisit 411.com and Whitepages occasionally. If you see that your profile was relisted, you’ll need to repeat the Whitepages opt-out process. 

As an alternative to manual opt-outs, you can subscribe to a data broker removal service such as DeleteMe to have privacy experts perform opt-outs from 411.com, Whitepages, and other people search sites on your behalf. 

411.com Opt Out FAQs

Here are some common questions people have about opting out of 411.com.

How do I remove myself from 411.com?

To remove yourself from 411.com, you need to remove yourself from Whitepages. The reason why is that 411.com is powered by Whitepages. 

To remove yourself from Whitepages, you need to find your Whitepages profile, complete an online form, and verify your opt-out request via the phone. 

For step-by-step instructions, see our 411.com opt-out guide. 

Is 411 com legit?

Yes, 411 com is a legitimate people search site. 

Anyone can use it to find people’s personal data, including their landline phone numbers, current addresses, and relatives and associates. This information is available for free. 

For more comprehensive data, 411.com redirects you to Whitepages, where you can purchase detailed people reports. 

Is 411 com safe?

Yes, the official 411 com site is safe in that using it is unlikely to infect your device with malware.

However, having your information listed on 411 com (or any people search site) is not safe. That’s because anyone can use these sites to find your details, which increases your risk of threats like stalking, harassment, and identity theft. 

It is recommended that you remove yourself from 411 com. Follow our 411 com opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions on how to do so. 

Is 411 com free?

Yes, 411 com is free. It provides information like full names, approximate ages, landline phone numbers, current addresses, and relatives and associates for free. 

For more detailed information, it brings users to Whitepages (another people search site that powers the 411.com database) where they can purchase comprehensive background reports for a fee. 

How do I prevent 411 com from releasing personal information?

You can prevent 411 com from releasing personal information through continuous opt-outs. 

To stop 411 com from displaying your personal information on their website, you need to opt out. 

However, keep in mind that if Whitepages (which powers 411.com) comes across more of your personal data, they might republish your details on both their own site (Whitepages) and 411.com. 

As such, you need to revisit Whitepages and 411.com periodically to ensure your data was not relisted. If it was, you’ll need to repeat the opt-out process. Or, subscribe to a data broker removal service like DeleteMe to have it done for you. 

Innovis is a consumer reporting agency. 

It provides consumer reports and personal information to customers who comply with credit reporting and data privacy laws, like lenders and creditors. 

You can remove your personal data from Innovis’ marketing lists, which it shares with credit and insurance companies, by opting out.

Keep on reading for step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of Innovis. 

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What Is Innovis?

Innovis is a consumer reporting agency. It offers consumer reports and personal data to clients in accordance with credit reporting and data privacy regulations. 

Innovis’ services include creating consumer reports that show a consumer’s credit history and behavior.

The agency gets personal consumer data from various sources, including companies that provide financial products and services (credit cards, mortgage loans, etc.), government sources, and direct consumer interactions. 

You can opt out of Innovis, i.e., remove your personal information from marketing lists that consumer reporting agencies like Innovis share with credit and insurance companies, so you no longer receive unsolicited offers. 

If you think your information is on Innovis, TransUnion also probably has it. Want to opt out of TransUnion? Read our TransUnion opt-out guide.

How to Opt Out of Innovis

Opt out of Innovis in 7 steps.

1. Go to www.optoutprescreen.com 

Go to https://www.optoutprescreen.com/. 

OptOutPrescreen.com is a joint initiative between Innovis and the other three major credit reporting agencies (TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax) that makes it easy for consumers to opt out of receiving unsolicited offers.

2. Click “Click Here to Opt-In or Opt-Out” 

Scroll to the bottom.

Click the “Click Here to Opt-In or Opt-Out” button. 

3. Click “Permanent Opt-Out by Mail” and “Continue” 

Scroll to the bottom.

Click the “Permanent Opt-Out by Mail” option.

Click the “Continue” button. 

4. Fill out the form 

You will be redirected to an online form. Fill out all the mandatory fields. 

Enter your first name, last name, street address, city, zip, and state. 

Enter the captcha.

Click the “Confirm” button. 

5. Click “click here” 

To complete a permanent opt-out, you need to print the form you just filled out and mail it to Innovis. 

Click “click here” and print the form. 

Note: If you skip this step, you will be opted out for 5 years within 5 business days of submitting your request (provided the Consumer Credit Reporting Company maintains a credit file for you and can locate your credit file based on the information you provided in the form).

6. Click “End Session”

Scroll to the bottom of the page.

Click the “End Session” button. 

7. Mail the form to Innovis Consumer Assistance, PO Box 530088, Atlanta, GA 30353-0088

To complete your permanent opt-out from Innovis, mail the form you printed out to: 

Innovis Consumer Assistance
PO Box 530088
Atlanta
GA 30353-0088. 

What Happens After You Opt Out of Innovis?

Once you opt out of Innovis, they will remove your personal data from marketing lists that it shares with insurance and credit companies. This will ensure you no longer receive unsolicited offers. 

If you opt-out for five years, Innovis will put your name on marketing lists again after the five years pass. If you opt-out permanently, Innovis will not re-add your name to marketing lists. 

Innovis Opt Out FAQs

Here are some common questions people have about opting out of Innovis.

What does Innovis do?

Innovis operates alongside companies such as Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion by gathering and distributing individuals’ credit information to lenders, creditors, and other businesses. These businesses use the data from consumer credit reporting agencies to evaluate creditworthiness. 

Who pulls Innovis?

Creditors, lenders, and other businesses that need to be able to assess people’s creditworthiness pull Innovis reports. 

Is Innovis a credit bureau?

Yes, Innovis is a credit bureau. It is considered the fourth-largest consumer credit reporting agency in the US. 

Is Innovis legitimate?

Yes, Innovis is a legitimate consumer credit reporting agency, though many people are less aware of it than the other three agencies (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion). 

What is an Innovis credit report?

An Innovis credit report is a report that includes your personal data, like your name, date of birth, phone number, address, and Social Security Number. It also contains account history details and companies that reviewed your report. 

You can order a free copy of your Innovis credit report online or by mailing a physical form. Alternatively, you can request your report by calling 1-866-712-0021. 

What is Innovis used for?

Innovis is used by lenders, creditors, and other businesses to evaluate a person’s creditworthiness. 

How to opt out of Innovis?

To opt out of Innovis’ marketing lists, you must opt out via the www.optoutprescreen.com website. You can opt out online for five years or permanently by mailing in a completed form to Innovis. See our Innovis opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions. 

What does Innovis report?

Innovis reports include your personal identification information (name, date of birth, phone number, and address), credit history (the accounts you have and have had in the past), and a list of companies that reviewed your report. Innovis doesn’t offer educational or mortgage credit scores. 

You can get a copy of your Innovis credit report online or by mailing a physical form. Alternatively, you can request your report by calling 1-866-712-0021.

There is no fee for requesting your report. 

Who uses Innovis credit report? 

Lenders, creditors, financial institutions, and similar businesses use Innovis credit reports. 

How to contact Innovis?

You can contact Innovis by calling 1-800-540-2505 or writing to PO Box 530088, Atlanta, GA 30353-0088. 

If you want to opt out of Innovis, you can do so online through the www.optoutprescreen.com website. See our Innovis opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions. 

InfoTracer provides “instant public records search,.”

In other words, it’s a people search site that lets you look up people’s information, such as full names, current and past addresses, phone numbers, employment and education history, and relatives and relationships.

Anyone can use InfoTracer to find your personal details. Having your information available on people search sites can put you at an increased risk of identity theft, harassment, stalking, and other threats.

You can remove your information from InfoTracer. Keep on reading for step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of InfoTracer. 

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What Is InfoTracer?

InfoTracer is a people search site with 5 billion records on people. 

It collects people’s personal information from various sources like government records and social media profiles and shares it in a collated form on its website.

InfoTracer provides the following information about people:

• Names
• Current and past addresses
• Phone numbers
• Email addresses
• Employment and education history 
• Social media links
• Relatives and relationships
• Images and videos
• Arrest records
• Criminal records
• Traffic violations
• Bankruptcy filings
• Property and assets information
• Professional licenses
• Political contributions
• And more!

InfoTracer lets people search for others by name, phone, email, username, address, plate, VIN, and IP. 

If you think your information is on InfoTracer, you’re probably also listed on FamilyTreeNow. Want to opt out of FamilyTreeNow? Read our FamilyTreeNow opt-out guide.

InfoTracer Listing Removal Walkthrough

Opt out from InfoTracer in 7 steps.

1. Go to InfoTracer and click “Privacy Policy” in the footer

Go to https://infotracer.com/.

Scroll to the bottom of the page. 

Click the “Privacy Policy” link in the footer.

2. Click “Do Not Sell My Info”

Click the “Do Not Sell My Info” link on the right to access the InfoTracer opt-out form.

3. Fill out the opt-out form

Scroll until you see the opt-out form.

Enter your first name, last name, and state. The city field is not mandatory. 

Click the “Submit” button.

4. Confirm you’re not a robot 

InfoTracer will ask you to confirm that you’re not a robot. 

Click the “I am not a Robot” checkbox. 

5. Select your profile and click “Remove Data”

You will see a list of results. 

Check the “Select Record” box beside your profile. 

Click the “Remove Data” button. 

6. Enter your email, verify you’re not a robot, and click “Submit”

Enter your email (we recommend using a temporary email address).

Click the “I’m not a robot” checkbox. 

Click the “Submit” button. 

7. Click the email confirmation link

InfoTracer will send you an email confirmation link.

Go to the inbox of the email you provided in the opt-out form and find the email from InfoTracer.

Note: If you don’t see the email from InfoTracer, check your spam folder.

Click “click here” to confirm you want to remove your InfoTracer profile. 

Your InfoTracer opt-out request was submitted.

What Happens After You Opt Out of InfoTracer?

Once you opt out of InfoTracer, your personal information will be suppressed. This means your details won’t be available on the InfoTracer website. 

However, your InfoTracer opt-out may not be permanent.

The reason why is that people search sites like InfoTracer often republish people’s profiles after they find more data on them, even if they previously opted out.

To ensure your data is not relisted, you need to revisit InfoTracer periodically. If you notice that your profile has been republished, you’ll need to repeat the InfoTracer opt-out process.

Alternatively, you can subscribe to a data broker removal service such as DeleteMe to have privacy experts perform regular opt-outs from InfoTracer and other people search sites on your behalf. 

InfoTracer Opt Out FAQs

Here are some common questions that people have about InfoTracer.

Is InfoTracer legit?

Since InfoTracer actually provides access to people’s personal information as it claims to, it is legit. 

How accurate is InfoTracer?

Like any people search site, the accuracy of the data on InfoTracer can vary hugely. While some data points might be 100% correct, others may be totally inaccurate or outdated. 

InfoTracer says on its website:

“We do not create, verify, or guarantee the accuracy or the amount of information provided through our service.”

How to opt out of InfoTracer?

To opt out of InfoTracer, you need to fill out an opt-out form and verify your request via email. Follow our InfoTracer opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions on how to remove your information. 

Is InfoTracer legal?

Yes, InfoTracer is legal. That’s because it collects and publishes information considered “public records.” At the moment, there is no federal law regulating the data broker industry in the US. 

What is InfoTracer used for?

InfoTracer can be used for various purposes, including looking up neighbors or potential dates or seeing who an unknown caller is. 

However, while people search sites have legitimate purposes, they can also be used for stalking, doxxing, harassment, identity theft, scams, and other unwanted behaviors. 

Does InfoTracer tell people you looked them up?

No, InfoTracer does not tell people you looked them up. This means that someone can also look you up on InfoTracer, and you will never know. For this reason, it’s a good idea to remove your data from InfoTracer (see our step-by-step InfoTracer opt-out guide to learn how) and other people search sites. 

FamilyTreeNow is a free genealogy site. It lets you “research your family tree and genealogy for free!”

In other words, it’s a people search site. Anyone can use the site’s search functionality to find personal information about you, including your full name, date of birth, age, phone numbers, past and present addresses, relatives, and more. 

Having this information available on the internet puts you at an increased risk of scams, stalking, doxxing, harassment, and other unwanted behaviors. 

You can remove your information from FamilyTreeNow. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of FamilyTreeNow. 

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What Is FamilyTreeNow?

FamilyTreeNow is a site for researching your family tree and genealogy.

FamilyTreeNow says it has “billions of historical records including census records (1790-1940), birth records, death records, marriage & divorce records, living people records, and military records.”

You can search for people by their name and location on FamilyTreeNow.

FamilyTreeNow reports can include the following information for free:

• Full name.
• Date of birth.
• Age.
• Current address.
• Past addresses.
• Possible relatives.
• Possible associates.

For more detailed information, FamilyTreeNow links to another people search site where you can buy more comprehensive people reports for a small fee.

If you think your information is on FamilyTreeNow, you’re probably also listed on Social Catfish. Want to opt out of Social Catfish? Read our Social Catfish opt-out guide.

FamilyTreeNow Listing Removal Walkthrough

Opt out from FamilyTreeNow in 7 steps.

1. Go to FamilyTreeNow and click “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” in the footer

Go to https://www.familytreenow.com/. 

Scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Click the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link in the footer. 

2. Click “opt out” 

Scroll to the section ‘Publicly available records’ and then to ‘How to delete.’

Click the “opt out” link.

3. Fill out the short form 

You will be redirected to the ‘Opt Out of Records’ page. Scroll down. 

Enter your email address. We recommend you use a temporary email address. 

Complete the captcha challenge.

Click the “Begin Opt Out Procedure” button.

4. Search for your listing

You will be redirected to the FamilyTreeNow opt-out search.

Enter your information in the appropriate search fields. 

Click the “Search” button.

5. Click “View Details” beside your profile

You will be redirected to the search results page. 

Locate the profile that matches your information.

Click the “View Details” button to open your profile.

6. Click “Opt Out This Record”

Click the “Opt Out This Record” button. 

FamilyTreeNow will send you an email with a link to complete your opt-out request.  

7. Click the email confirmation link

Go to your email inbox and find the email from FamilyTreeNow. 

Note: If you don’t see the email from FamilyTreeNow, check your spam folder.

Click the confirmation link within the email. 

Note: The link expires within 24 hours. 

Your FamilyTreeNow opt-out request was submitted.

What Happens After You Opt Out of FamilyTreeNow?

After you opt out of FamilyTreeNow, they will remove your listing from their site. That means your personal information will not be findable through FamilyTreeNow.

However, your FamilyTreeNow opt-out may not be permanent.

Sites like FamilyTreeNow collect your information from public sources, so if they come across your personal information after you opt out, they might republish your profile.

Because of this, you need to revisit FamilyTreeNow regularly. If you notice that your FamilyTreeNow profile is relisted, you’ll need to perform the FamilyTreeNow opt-out process again. 

As an alternative to manual opt outs, you can subscribe to a data broker removal service such as DeleteMe. We will remove you from sites like FamilyTreeNow on your behalf (and we will repeat the process as many times as needed).

FamilyTreeNow Opt Out FAQs

Here are some common questions that people have about FamilyTreeNow.

Who owns FamilyTreeNow?

According to The Washington Post, FamilyTreeNow is owned by Dustin Weirich, a Sacramento-based entrepreneur.

Is FamilyTreeNow legit?

Yes, FamilyTreeNow is legit in that it actually lets you create your own family tree and shows you other people’s personal information. 

How does FamilyTreeNow get data?

FamilyTreeNow gets its data from various sources, including public records.

How to remove yourself from FamilyTreeNow?

To remove yourself from FamilyTreeNow, you must complete an opt-out form on its site and confirm your request by clicking an email confirmation link. For step-by-step instructions on how to remove yourself from FamilyTreeNow, read our FamilyTreeNow opt-out guide.

Social Catfish is a people search site.

It says it “helps you find people and verify information like images, email addresses, phone numbers and online profiles.”

Anyone can find your personal details, like your full name, address, and phone number, through Social Catfish and similar sites. 

Having your data easily available on sites like Social Catfish can increase your risk of identity theft, harassment, stalking, doxxing, social engineering, and other threats that rely on personal information. 

You can remove your personal data from Social Catfish. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of Social Catfish. 

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What Is Social Catfish?

Social Catfish is a people search site. 

It lets you search for people’s personal data by name, phone number, address, image, email, and username. 

Social Catfish reports can include information such as:

• Full names.
• Addresses.
• Online usernames.
• Email addresses.
• Phone numbers.
• Online profiles, including dating profiles.
• Job information.
• Past relationships.
• And more.

If you think your information is on Social Catfish, you’re probably also listed on AnyWho. Want to opt out of AnyWho? Read our AnyWho opt-out guide.

How to Opt Out of Social Catfish

Opt out of Social Catfish in 2 steps.

1. Go to Social Catfish and click “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” in the footer 

Go to https://socialcatfish.com/. 

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click either the “CPRA Privacy Requests (CA Residents)” link or the “All Privacy Requests (OR, CO, NV, ETC)” link, depending on the state you reside in.

2. Fill out the form

You will be redirected to a page with an online form. Fill it out.

In the ‘Step 01’ section, select the state you currently live in.

In the ‘Step 02’ section, enter your first name, last name, and email address.

You can also paste the URL of your Social Catfish profile, but this is optional. 

You can also provide additional information, like your phone numbers and other states you lived in, but this is also optional. 

Click the “I’m not a robot” checkbox.

Click the “Submit” button. 

Your Social Catfish opt-out request was submitted.

What Happens After You Opt Out of Social Catfish?

Once you opt out of Social Catfish, they will remove your profile from their site, meaning your personal details won’t be findable through Social Catfish. 

However, your data may reappear on Social Catfish after a while. 

People search sites like Social Catfish collect your information from public sources, so if they come across your personal data after you opt out, they might re-add your information to their database. 

Because of this, you need to revisit people search sites periodically. If your profile is relisted, you’ll need to repeat the Social Catfish opt-out process. 

As an alternative to manual opt outs, you can subscribe to a data broker removal service such as DeleteMe. We will opt you out of people search sites like Social Catfish on your behalf – and make sure you remain opted out. 

Social Catfish Opt Out FAQs

Here are some common questions people have about opting out of Social Catfish. 

What Is Social Catfish site?

The Social Catfish site is a people search site. It lets you search for people by name, phone number, address, email address, image, or username.

Social Catfish reports include data like a person’s full name, address, phone number, online profiles (including dating profiles), job history, and more. 

Is Social Catfish legit?

Yes, Social Catfish is a legit people search site that provides people’s personal information for a fee. 

Is Social Catfish free?

No, Social Catfish is not free. You have to pay to see people’s personal information. 

Does Social Catfish work?

Yes, Social Catfish works. You can search for people by name, address, email address, phone number, username, or image on Social Catfish. Its paid reports include personal details like contact details, job history, online accounts (including dating accounts), aliases, and more. 

Is Social Catfish a scam?

No, Social Catfish is not a scam. It is a legit people search site that lets you look up people’s personal information. Although the data that Social Catfish sells is already publicly available, Social Catfish puts this data in one place (i.e., a single report on a person). 

Is Social Catfish safe?

The official Social Catfish website is safe, i.e., visiting it is unlikely to infect your device with malware. 

Social Catfish is not safe in the sense that it displays your personal information for anyone to see (as long as they pay a small fee). This can put you at an increased risk of threats like harassment, stalking, doxxing, identity theft, and social engineering attacks.

It is recommended that you remove your profile from Social Catfish. See our Social Catfish opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions. 

Does Social Catfish notify the person?

No, Social Catfish does not notify the person. All searches are anonymous. 

However, this means you also cannot know if someone searches for you on Social Catfish. If you don’t want your personal details to be findable through Social Catfish, check out our Social Catfish opt-out guide. 

How accurate is Social Catfish?

Social Catfish is as accurate as any other people search site. Some of the information on it may be 100% correct, while other data points may be outdated or completely wrong. 

The reason why is that Social Catfish only collects information; it does not verify it (and it is impossible to change incorrect information on your Social Catfish profile). 

How does Social Catfish work?

Social Catfish collects personal information about people from various sources like public records and social media, compiles this data into comprehensive profiles, and then sells these profiles to anyone who wants them. 

Is Social Catfish anonymous? 

Yes, Social Catfish is anonymous. It does not tell anyone whom you searched for. This, of course, also means you can’t know if someone searched for you on Social Catfish, either. 

Is Social Catfish reliable?

Not really. Because people search sites like Social Catfish only collect information (i.e., they don’t verify it), there can be a lot of inaccuracies and errors in its people reports. 

How do I get my name off Social Catfish?

To get your name off Social Catfish, you need to complete the Social Catfish opt-out process, which involves filling out an online form. See our Social Catfish opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions. 

How does Social Catfish find out reverse phone look up?

Social Catfish collects personal information about individuals and then aggregates it into detailed profiles, which allows it to match someone to a phone number, i.e., perform a reverse phone lookup. 

AnyWho is a free people search site providing information like names, addresses, phone numbers, and ages. 

It is powered by Intelius, another people search site. 

Anyone can use AnyWho and Intelius to find your personal data. Having your details displayed on people search sites can put you at an increased risk of identity theft, doxxing, harassment, stalking, and social engineering attacks. 

You can remove your information from AnyWho by opting out of the Intelius database, which powers AnyWho. Keep on reading for step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of AnyWho. 

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What Is AnyWho?

AnyWho is a free people search site powered by Intelius (another people search site). 

It lets you search for people by name or phone number.

AnyWho reports are limited to basic data like name, age, address, and partial phone numbers. 

If you want to see more detailed information, AnyWho will redirect you to Intelius, another people search site where you can access more comprehensive people reports for a fee. 

Since AnyWho is powered by Intelius, to opt out of AnyWho, you need to opt out of Intelius. 

If you think your information is on AnyWho, you’re probably also listed on SpyFly. Want to opt out of SpyFly? Read our SpyFly opt-out guide.

How to Opt Out of AnyWho

Opt out of AnyWho in 12 steps.

1. Go to the AnyWho site and click “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” in the footer 

Go to https://www.anywho.com/. 

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the footer. 

2. Click “View Public Data Tools”

You will be redirected to Intelius ‘Data Privacy Center’ page. 

Here, you have two options:

• User Data Tools.
• Public Data Tools. 

User data is the data Intelius collects about you when you’re on their site.

Public Data Tools is the data Intelius collects about you through third-party sources. This is the option you want. 

Click the “View Public Data Tools” button on the right. 

3. Click “Manage My Suppression Rules”

The ‘Public Data Tools’ box will expand with information on how to suppress your Intelius background report.

Click the “Manage My Suppression Rules” button. 

4. Enter your email address

Enter your email address.

Click the checkbox to agree to the terms of use and privacy policy and receive emails about using the suppression tool.

Click the “Continue” button. 

5. Click the email confirmation link

Intelius will send you an email to confirm your request.

Go to your email inbox.

Find the email from Intelius (it will come from “People Connect”) and click the “Verify Email” button. 

Note: If you don’t see the email from Intelius (“People Connect”), check your spam folder.

Note: The link will expire within 15 minutes.

6. Enter your date of birth

You will be redirected to a page asking you for your date of birth.

Select your date of birth. 

Click the checkbox to verify that the birthdate you entered is correct. You cannot change the birthdate after this step. 

Click the “Continue” button. 

7. Enter your name

You will be redirected to a page asking for your legal name.

Enter your first, middle (optional), and last name.

Click the “Continue” button. 

8. Select your record and click “Continue”

You’ll see a list of one or more possible records. 

Select the record that matches you. 

Click “Continue.”

9. Select your verification method and click “Request Verification Code”

Next, you’ll be prompted to select either an email address or phone number associated with your record to confirm your identity.

Select your verification method of choice.

Click “Request Verification Code.”

10. Enter the verification code

Enter the verification code you received.

Click “Submit Verification Code.”

11. Click “Continue”

On the next screen, click “Continue” to proceed to managing your records.

12. Hide your profile

Next, you’ll be able to change your identity’s visibility from “Displayed” to “Suppressed.” Do so and click “Save”.

After you click “Save,” the site will process, but you won’t receive an additional confirmation beyond “Suppressed” remaining in the “Desired Behavior” field.

What Happens After You Opt Out of AnyWho?

Once you opt out of AnyWho via Intelius, your personal data will be suppressed on both sites. This means your details won’t be findable through either the AnyWho or Intelius website. 

However, this might not always be the case. If Intelius (which powers AnyWho) comes across more of your personal data, they will relist your profile, and people will again be able to find your personal details. 

To stop this from happening, you need to revisit Intelius once in a while. If you notice that your data is relisted, you’ll have to repeat the Intelius opt-out process. 

Alternatively, you can subscribe to a data broker removal service such as DeleteMe to have privacy experts perform opt-outs from Intelius and other people search sites on your behalf. 

AnyWho Opt Out FAQs

Here are some common questions people have about opting out of AnyWho.

What is AnyWho used for?

AnyWho, like any other people search site, can be used for a variety of purposes. Some use cases that AnyWho lists on its homepage include searching for an old friend, figuring out who an unknown caller is, and verifying an address. 

However, people search sites like AnyWho can also be used for more malicious reasons, like stalking, harassment, doxxing, identity theft, and phishing scams. 

For this reason, it’s recommended that you remove your name from AnyWho and other people search directories. 

Is AnyWho a safe website? 

Yes, AnyWho is a safe website in the sense that visiting it is unlikely to infect your device with malware. 

However, it is unsafe from the point of view that it lists your personal information for anyone to see. This can put you at an increased risk of all kinds of threats, including harassment, doxxing, stalking, identity theft, and social engineering attacks. 

If you’re not comfortable with the idea of your personal details being easily findable online, you should opt out of AnyWho and other people search sites. See our AnyWho opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions. 

Is AnyWho a scam?

No, AnyWho is not a scam because it does what it says – it provides people’s personal information for free. 

Is AnyWho free?

Yes, AnyWho is free. However, the information it provides is quite basic (people’s names, partial phone numbers, ages, and addresses). For more comprehensive data, AnyWho links to another people search site (Intelius) where you can pay for someone’s background report. 

Is AnyWho legit?

Yes, AnyWho is a legit people search site. It provides people’s personal information for free and links to another people search site where you can pay for more detailed data. 

What happened to AnyWho.com?

Nothing, it still exists and functions as a people search site. Anyone can go to www.AnyWho.com to search for people’s personal data. 

Does AnyWho work?

Yes, AnyWho works. You can search for people’s personal details through it as long as you know their name or phone number. 

How can I change my address with AnyWho?

You can’t change your address with AnyWho. People search sites don’t typically allow people to change the information that appears in their profiles. However, you can remove your profile from their site completely by opting out. See our AnyWho opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions. 

How to opt out of AnyWho com?

To opt out of AnyWho, you need to opt out of Intelius (another people search site). That’s because AnyWho is powered by Intelius. To opt out of Intelius, you need to find your Intelius profile, click an email confirmation link, and hide your profile. For step-by-step instructions, see our AnyWho opt-out guide. 

SpyFly is a people search service that allows you to “quickly get people, property, and phone information that Google can’t show you.” 

Anyone can access your personal details via people search sites like SpyFly, increasing your risk of identity theft, harassment, stalking, doxxing, and phishing attacks. 

You can remove your personal data from SpyFly. Keep on reading for step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of SpyFly. 

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What Is SpyFly?

SpyFly is a people search site. 

It says its database “contains billions of pieces of data from millions of national, state, and local public records.”

More specifically, SpyFly says it has 350 million people records, 160 million property records, and 500 million phone records.

SpyFly provides the following information: 

• Full name.
• Age.
• Phone numbers.
• Current address.
• Address history. 
• Property value.
• Relatives.
• Neighbors.
• Criminal check.
• Judgement & Liens.
• Businesses.
• Licenses.
• Felonies.
• Misdemeanors.
• Mugshots.
• Voter registration. 

To access people’s reports, you need to pay a fee. SpyFly also offers a “low fee” 7-day trial. 

According to SpyFly, some of the use cases for its service include finding out more about a potential date (“Find out if they actually like cats or obscure cinema with SpyFly’s Social Media Search”), uncovering unknown phone numbers, and researching new property. 

If you think your information is on SpyFly, you’re probably also listed on USA People Search. Want to opt out of USA People Search? Read our USA People Search opt-out guide.

How to Opt Out of SpyFly

Opt out of SpyFly in 4 steps.

1. Go to SpyFly and click “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” in the footer 

Go to https://www.spyfly.com/. 

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link in the footer under ‘Customer Support.’

2. Fill out the form

You will be redirected to an online form. Fill it out.

Select your request type.

Enter your first name, last name, city, state, ZIP, and age.

Enter your email.

Click the “Continue” button. 

3. Select your record

Next, you’ll see a list of possible records. 

Find the correct one and click the “Remove” button. 

4. Click the email confirmation link 

You’ll see a confirmation screen letting you know SpyFly has emailed you. 

Go to your email inbox and find the email from SpyFly.

Note: If you don’t see the email from SpyFly, check your spam folder. 

Click the confirmation link within the email. 

Note: The confirmation link is valid for 60 minutes.

Your SpyFly opt-out request was submitted. 

You’ll see a confirmation that your identity has been confirmed and your request has been received and will be processed within 24 hours.

What Happens After You Opt Out of SpyFly?

Once you opt out of SpyFly, they will suppress your records from showing up on their site. In other words, your personal data won’t be findable through SpyFly. 

However, your profile may reappear on SpyFly after a while. The reason why is that people search sites like SpyFly collect your data from publicly available sources. If Spyfly comes across your personal details after you opt out, they might relist your record. 

SpyFly says: “Although we and our data partners do our best to suppress the records that you request to be removed from appearing in our search results, there may be times when our data partners provide us with new data about you that is different enough from the data you previously had removed – such as different spellings, initials, and/or addresses – that it is not possible to conclusively remove that new data.”

As a result, you need to recheck people search sites like SpyFly periodically. If you see that your profile was relisted, you’ll need to repeat the SpyFly opt-out process. 

As an alternative to manual opt outs, you can subscribe to a data broker removal service such as DeleteMe, which will opt you out of people search sites like SpyFly on your behalf – and make sure you remain opted out.

SpyFly Opt Out FAQs

Here are some common questions people have about opting out of SpyFly.

Is SpyFly free?

No, SpyFly is not free. You need to pay a fee to see people’s reports on SpyFly. SpyFly also has a low-cost 7-day trial. 

Is SpyFly legit? 

SpyFly is legit in that it really is a people search site that provides information about people. To access this information, you need to pay a fee. 

Does SpyFly work?

Yes, SpyFly works. If you pay for its service, you can access reports with people’s personal information. However, as is the case with all people search sites, the data within these reports may or may not be accurate. 

Is SpyFly a scam?

No, SpyFly is not a scam. It is a people search site that collects people’s personal information from various sources and then sells it to anyone who wants to access it. 

Is SpyFly accurate?

As is the case with any other people search site, the accuracy of SpyFly data varies. Some data points in a SpyFly report may be 100% accurate, whereas others may be outdated or completely wrong. 

Is SpyFly anonymous?

Yes, SpyFly is anonymous. In other words, if you look up someone on SpyFly, there is no way for them to know that.

However, that also means that if someone searches for your details via SpyFly, you won’t know either.

For this reason, it’s a good idea to remove your profile from SpyFly. See our SpyFly opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions. 

Is SpyFly safe?

SpyFly is safe in the sense that visiting the official SpyFly website is unlikely to infect your device with malware.

However, having your personal information displayed on people search sites in general is not safe because it means that anyone can find out where you live, your phone number, family, and so on. 

It’s recommended that you remove your profile from people search sites like SpyFly to reduce the likelihood of threats like identity theft, harassment, and stalking. See our SpyFly opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions on how to do so. 

What Is SpyFly used for?

SpyFly can be used for various purposes, including reconnecting with old friends and family members, checking who is behind an unknown number, learning more about a potential date, and so on.

However, people search sites like SpyFly can also be used for more nefarious purposes, like stalking, doxxing, harassment, identity theft, and social engineering attacks. 

If you don’t want your personal information to be easily findable online, you should remove your profile from SpyFly and other people search sites. See our SpyFly opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions on how to do so. 

How to opt out of SpyFly?

To opt out of SpyFly, you need to fill out an online form, find your SpyFly profile, and click an email confirmation link. For step-by-step instructions, see our SpyFly opt-out guide. 

Is SpyFly legal? 

Yes, SpyFly and other people search sites are legal. That’s because they collect information about people that is already publicly available elsewhere.

If this makes you uncomfortable, you can remove your information from people search sites like SpyFly. See our SpyFly opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions. 

Do people know if you search them on SpyFly?

No, people don’t know if you search them on SpyFly. All SpyFly searches are anonymous. That said, there’s also no way to know if someone searches for you on SpyFly, either. 

If you don’t want your information to be available through SpyFly, follow our SpyFly opt-out guide.

TransUnion is a credit reporting agency and data broker that reportedly has insights on around 98% of US adults. 

You can remove your personal data from TransUnion by opting out. Keep on reading for step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of TransUnion. 

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What Is TransUnion?

TransUnion is a credit reporting agency. 

It provides credit report data to clients in accordance with credit reporting and data privacy regulations. 

TransUnion might share your data with companies for various purposes, including (but not limited to):

• Employment. 
• Rental screening.
• Insurance underwriting. 

TransUnion collects personal consumer data from various sources, including government entities, banks/credit unions, financial technology companies, marketing companies, insurance carriers, data brokers, etc. 

You can opt out of TransUnion by completing an online form on its website. 

If you think your information is on TransUnion, Innovis also probably has it. Want to opt out of Innovis? Read our Innovis opt-out guide.

How to Opt Out of TransUnion

Opt out of TransUnion in 4 steps.

1. Go to the TransUnion website and click “Your Privacy Choices”

Go to https://www.transunion.com/. 

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Your Privacy Choices” in the footer. 

2. Click “Begin Request”

You will be redirected to a page with information on how to perform an opt-out/limitation request.

Click the “Begin Request” button. 

3. Fill out the online form

You will be redirected to an online form. Fill out all the mandatory fields.

Select your state of residence.

Enter your first name, last name, address, city, state, and zip. 

The middle name field is optional.

The social security number and date of birth fields are also optional. 

Click the “Continue” button. 

Choose your opt-out preference. You can select all options by clicking “Select all.”

Click the “Continue” button. 

4. Review and submit your request

You will be redirected to a page where you can review your opt-out request. 

If you are happy with the request, click the “Submit” button. 

Your TransUnion opt-out request was submitted.

Other Methods to Opt Out of TransUnion

You can also opt out of TransUnion by phone. Call 866-310-8783 Monday – Friday 8 am – 9 pm Eastern Time or Saturday – Sunday 8 am – 5 pm Eastern Time.

What Happens After You Opt Out of TransUnion?

Once you opt out of TransUnion, they will attempt to locate your information using the details you provided when filling out the online opt-out form.

If TransUnion locates your information, they will complete your request as soon as possible, usually within no more than 15 business days from when they receive your request. 

You will not receive any communications about your TransUnion opt-out request from TransUnion (unless you create an account with them). 

TransUnion Opt Out FAQs

Here are some common questions people have about opting out of TransUnion.

Is TransUnion legit?

Yes, TransUnion is a legitimate credit reporting agency and one of the three major agencies in the US (alongside Equifax and Experian). 

The agency collects and maintains consumer credit information, which it uses to create credit reports and scores that are used by lenders, landlords, employers, and other entities to assess an individual’s creditworthiness and financial reliability.

What is TransUnion credit score?

A TransUnion credit score is a numerical representation of an individual’s creditworthiness calculated by TransUnion. 

TransUnion has a blog post on what factors go into its credit score. These factors include age and credit mix, payment history, utilization, balances, new credit, and available credit. 

What’s the difference between TransUnion and Equifax?

The main difference between TransUnion and Equifax is that although they’re both major credit reporting agencies, they use different scoring models. This means that your credit score at TransUnion will likely differ from your credit score at Equifax. 

Is TransUnion free for credit report?

Yes, like the other two major reporting agencies, TransUnion offers free credit reports. 

By federal law, you’re entitled to one free credit report each year from each of the three major credit bureaus.

Currently, you can also actually get free weekly reports through  https://www.annualcreditreport.com/, which the agencies created as a one-stop-shop for consumers to review their reports regularly. 

What Is TransUnion credit score used for?

A TransUnion credit score is a numerical representation of an individual’s creditworthiness based on their credit history and financial behavior. 

It is used to determine your creditworthiness by landlords, credit card companies, mortgage lenders, and others deciding whether they should extend your credit. 

How often does TransUnion update?

According to TransUnion, credit reports are updated whenever lenders provide new information to the agency. Typically, this happens every 30-45 days.

Your credit scores can change several times a month based on updates from your active credit accounts. When lenders send new information to credit bureaus, it’s added to your credit reports right away, which can affect your scores. 

Is TransUnion accurate? 

Not always. There are plenty of posts online from people who have experienced TransUnion reporting incorrect information. 

This doesn’t just apply to TransUnion – reports from other credit reporting agencies may also contain inaccurate or incorrect data. 

While TransUnion collects information from various sources and uses algorithms and data verification processes to ensure the information is as accurate as possible, reporting mistakes by lenders and identity mix-ups can still occur. In other cases, resolved disputes or closed accounts may not be updated fast enough, affecting your credit score. 

As a result, it’s a good idea to check your TransUnion (and other agencies’) report. If you notice any mistakes, you can dispute a credit report. TransUnion has a page on how to do so. 

Is Equifax or TransUnion more accurate?

That probably differs between individuals. The reason why is that accuracy can vary based on individual circumstances and the specific information each credit reporting agency collects. 

How to contact TransUnion?

You can contact the TransUnion Consumer Relations Department at 800-916-8800.

If you want to opt out of TransUnion, you don’t need to contact the agency – you can opt out online. See our TransUnion opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions. 

What banks pull from TransUnion? 

According to consumer experiences, banks that pull from TransUnion include Barclays, Chase, Bank of America, and US Bank, among others. See a more detailed list here. 

Is TransUnion safe?

Yes, TransUnion is as safe as any of the other two major credit reporting agencies. 

Its privacy policy says it has a “comprehensive information security program […] designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of personal information.” 

That said, TransUnion has experienced security breaches in the past. For example, in 2022, hackers breached a server in TransUnion’s South African division, accessing individuals’ personal information. 

Who uses TransUnion?

TransUnion is used by a range of individuals and organizations, including but not limited to banks, credit card companies, landlords, property managers, insurance companies, and employers. 

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1. Go to https://findwhocallsyou.com/ and search for your phone number.

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3. Send an email to findwhocallsyou@gmail.com. Include the URL of your phone number listing and ask that it is removed from their site.

4. It may take them 30 days to complete your request and remove your phone number.