In this post, we’ll cover what Xlek.com is and Step-by-Step instructions on of How to Opt Out of Xlek.com.
What is Xlek.com?
Xlek.com is a databroker that allows you to search for people by name. Xlek.com also allows you to search for people using their phone number, email address, and other personal information. They claim to be a people search engine that does not sell or share any personal information, but this is not entirely true. In fact, xlek.com is a data broker that resells personal information and makes it available to the public on the Internet. This kind of website is the reason Optery was created. Optery assists people in removing their personal information from sites such as xlek.com so that those private details cannot be collected and resold without permission.
Xlek.com will give you anyone’s name, address, email address, phone number, current city, and even past addresses if you ask for them by name. You can also enter an email address to find out who uses it, as well as their names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information. Because it contains so much valuable personal information about so many people in one place, Xlek.com has proven to be a popular site with identity thieves!
Currently, there are three ways to remove your personal information from data broker sites like Xlek.com:
- 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 Xlek.com 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 Xlek.com Manually?
1) Go to https://xlek.com/. On their search option, enter first name, last name, and state you are located. Click GET STARTED.
2) Browse through the search result to locate your listing. Click the name on the listing.
3) Click the Opt-out link at the right of the profile.
4) Enter your first name, last name, and email. Perform the CAPTCHA and click the Proceed button.
IMPORTANT: Whenever contacting a data broker, we highly recommend using a disposable email address, and NOT using your own primary email address. Data brokers are known to add you to their marketing lists and databases whenever you contact them, even if the purpose is to opt out! For more info on Disposable Emails click here
5) Your profile will be remove within a week. If your profile is not yet remove after 1 week, send a request to their support team using their Contact page.
You have taken a simple, but important step towards reclaiming your privacy. However, there are hundreds of People Search Sites out there displaying peoples’ personal information. They are constantly changing and being updated. It’s nearly impossible to stay on top of these data brokers which is why we offer our premium service that monitors and removes your profile from dozens of data brokers continuously. We do all the work. You get your time back and more peace of mind. Bonus tip: if you’re a business owner worried about the security of your employees, we also have Optery for Business.