In this post, we’ll cover what TruthFinder is and Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Opt Out of TruthFinder.
What is TruthFinder?
TruthFinder.com is a people search site. Social media profiles, personal photos, police records, background checks, civil judgments, education and employment records, financial assets and liabilities, names of neighbors and relatives, property records, birth and death records and more can be accessed from millions of public records. A simple name or phone number search on the TruthFinder website displays personal information.
If you are concerned about your personal information being revealed on TruthFinder.com, follow the Step-by-Step Instructions provided below and opt out.
How do I Opt Out and Remove Myself from TruthFinder?
Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like TruthFinder:
- Sign up for Optery's automated opt out and data deletion service. Our service will monitor and remove your profile from dozens of data brokers on an ongoing basis. Click here to sign up and get started with a free account and to learn about our automated service plans.
- Remove your personal information from TruthFinder 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 TruthFinder Manually?
1) Open a web browser and navigate to the TruthFinder homepage here: https://www.truthfinder.com/. Scroll down to the bottom of the homepage. Find the TRUTHFINDER RESOURCES section and click the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link.
2. In the Public Data Tools area, click on the expansion arrow under the VIEW PUBLIC DATA TOOLS box. Then click the MANAGE MY SUPPRESSION RULES box.
3. You will be redirected to a Suppression Center managed by PeopleConnect for TruthFinder. Begin your opt out by entering your email address in the field provided, check the box to agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, then click Continue.
4. An on screen message will appear notifying you that an email has been sent to your inbox.
5. Check your inbox for an email from PeopleConnect and open it. Click the VERIFY EMAIL link included in the email.
6) A new window will open. Enter your date of birth in the field provided. Check the verification box and then click Continue.
7) The next step in the opt out process requires you to enter your complete legal name. Enter your first, middle and last name, check the box and then click Continue.
NOTE: If you have more than one name click add another name, fill out the required fields, and then click Continue.
8) A list of records will appear. Find your record and check the circle next to it. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Continue button.
9) You will need to verify your identity for your opt out. Choose your preferred verification method from the drop-down options (email or phone number). Next, you will be asked to enter the email address or phone number that is listed under Verification at the top of the form. Then click Request Verification Code.
10) Once you receive your verification code, enter it where requested and follow the directions to continue. Once you are verified, a confirmation message will appear. Click the Continue button to proceed with your opt out.
11) The last step of your opt out requires you to select Suppressed in the Desired Behavior section. This will conceal your personal information from the TruthFinder website. Click the Save button to finalize your opt out.
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