PeopleByPhone

PeopleByPhone operates as an online phone directory that enables users to conduct reverse phone number lookups to find associated names and addresses. The service gathers personal information, likely from public records and marketing companies, and organizes it into a browsable directory sorted by state, city, and area code. This free accessibility of personal data, directly linking phone numbers to individuals' names and locations, poses considerable privacy risks. Malicious actors could exploit this information for various harmful activities, including stalking, doxxing, identity theft, and targeted harassment. The ease with which someone's address can be found from just a phone number significantly increases the potential for unwanted real-world contact. To safeguard their privacy, individuals should limit the public sharing of their personal phone numbers and can request the removal of their information from the PeopleByPhone database through their opt-out process.