Step-by-step guides for removing your personal information from the most common data broker sites. Updated May 2026.
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One of the largest people-search sites. Removes name, address, phone, relatives, and associates.
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Shows current and previous addresses, phone numbers, and relatives. Opt-out is quick but must be confirmed.
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Background check site. Often shows criminal records, social media, and contact info. Opt-out requires email verification.
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Claims public records data. Opt-out is deliberately obscured and requires ID verification in some states.
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One of the largest people-search sites. Removes name, address, phone, relatives, and associates.
Shows current and previous addresses, phone numbers, and relatives. Opt-out is quick but must be confirmed.
Background check site. Often shows criminal records, social media, and contact info. Opt-out requires email verification.
Background check giant. Covers criminal records, address history, phone numbers, and relatives.
Less known but widely used by employers and landlords. Opt-out is unusually complex.
Lists current/past addresses, phone numbers, and relatives. Opt-out via mail-in form.
Claims public records data. Opt-out is deliberately obscured and requires ID verification in some states.
Criminal record search site. Opt-out is fast but must be confirmed via email.