PeopleSearcher: How to Opt Out of PeopleSearcher | Step-by-Step Instructions

In this post, we’ll cover what PeopleSearcher is and Step-by-Step instructions on How to Opt Out of PeopleSearcher.

What is PeopleSearcher?

PeopleSearcher is a background check company that searches public records from multiple sources to create an accurate, comprehensive report on almost anyone in the USA. Information like home addresses, previous addresses, phone numbers. contact information, names of relatives, criminal records, social media profiles, photos, bankruptcies, marriage records, death records and more can be easily accessed with a simple search on PeopleSearcher.com.

If you are concerned about your personal information being shared on PeopleSearcher, follow the steps provided below to opt out.

How do I Opt Out and Remove Myself from PeopleSearcher?

Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like PeopleSearcher:

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Remove your personal information from PeopleSearcher by following the steps outlined below. Optery provides guides with step-by-step opt out instructions for many other data brokers here.

If you are a resident of California, you can opt out of data broker sites that follow the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) law. Click here to review Instructions for submitting a CCPA Data Deletion Request.

How do I Opt Out of PeopleSearcher Manually?

1) Go to the PeopleSearcher website here: www.peoplesearcher.com Scroll down to the bottom of the webpage and click the Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Info link.

2) Removing your personal information from the PeopleSearcher website requires you to search for your profile. In the Remove My Information search fields enter your first and last name and select the state where you live from the All States dropdown options, then click SEARCH.

3) Find your name from the search results and click the green arrow next to your name to begin your opt out.

4) The PeopleSearcher Remove your information form will appear. Enter your email address, full name, address and phone number into the form, then click SUBMIT.

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5) An on-screen notification will appear indicating an opt out confirmation email will be sent to you.

6) Check your email inbox for an email from PeopleSearcher. Open the email and click the confirmation link to complete your opt out

7) Confirmation of your opt out will appear. Your personal information will be removed from the PeopleSearcher website.

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