Protect your personal information on the internet. Remove your public profile from the top people search sites.
Peoplelookup.com is a data broker website that allows users to search for personal information. It allows access to a large pool of information. That is address history, background information, and relatives and associates' information.
Worth noting is that Peoplelookup.com accounts have been migrated to USSearch.com. This means that the users have access to more information.
That is public records, criminal records, property records, and even background check services.
Users can search on Peoplelookup.com by phone number, address, and name.
Peoplelookup.com finds information from a wide range of sources. The data broker gets information from public records. That is from public utilities, phone records, and state licensing agencies, to mention a few.
Peoplelookup.com also gets information by searching on other data broker websites.
While data broker websites provide you with a convenient way to get information, it can expose you.
You are exposed to the risk of identity theft. With your information readily available online, you also lose your privacy as anyone can get your address and even contacts. With the increase in cybercrime, there is also the risk of a data breach, which can lead to financial loss and put your reputation at risk.
As earlier mentioned, Peoplelookup.com accounts have been migrated to USSearch.com, meaning people will have more access to your data.
Opting out will go a long way in protecting you from identity theft, scammers, stalkers, and other cybersecurity risks.
You can opt-out of Peoplelookup.com using a few simple steps. Here is the process.
Search peoplelookup.com
Search peoplelookup.com, and you will be led to the data broker’s landing page. Scroll down to the footer of the page and click on the link “Do Not Sell My Personal Information.” https://suppression.peopleconnect.us/login
Search for your profile
On clicking the link, you will be prompted to an Opt-out page. At the top of the page, you will get information on what to expect after requesting your data's removal.
Proceed to search your profile. You can do this by entering your name in the four fields provided. That is your first name, last name, address, and email address. Ensure that you enter the right information for a successful opt-out.
On confirming that the correct information has been input, click on proceed.
The chances are high that you share a name with several persons in your state. Therefore, go through the search results and identify your profile. At the far right of the different names, you will see a “Remove this record tab.” Click on the tab.
Verify the removal
You will be sent a verification email to the address provided. Therefore, proceed to your inbox and click on the confirmation link provided.
Your opt-out request will be accepted
On clicking on “Confirm,” your request will be approved.
It takes a few days for your information to be removed entirely from the website. Once your information has been removed, it is vital to check from time to time as the broker is likely to re-upload your information.
Consider also checking other similar websites and requesting for opt-out.
We remove and monitor your information across over 100 data brokers on the web.
The impact of a breach of your personal privacy should not be underestimated; identity theft can cost you or your business thousands of dollars and can take several months to resolve.
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