TruthFinder Opt Out: How to Remove Your Personal Information

What Is TruthFinder and Why Is Your Data There?

TruthFinder is one of the most popular people search websites in the United States. It aggregates billions of public records to compile detailed profiles on individuals, making this information easily searchable by anyone willing to pay for access.

The platform collects a wide range of personal data including names, phone numbers, email addresses, address history, social media profiles, photos, criminal records, court records, relatives' information, and much more. TruthFinder is part of the PeopleConnect network of data brokers, which means your information may also appear on related sites like Instant Checkmate, Intelius, and USSearch.

Here's the concerning part: TruthFinder scrapes data from court records, social media, other data brokers, and even dark web scans to compile comprehensive reports. While the service markets itself for reconnecting with old friends or running background checks, your exposed personal information creates real privacy and security risks.

Why You Should Opt Out of TruthFinder

Having your personal information on TruthFinder isn't just a privacy concern—it can create tangible problems:

• Identity theft risk: Criminals can use your exposed data to impersonate you, open fraudulent accounts, or commit other forms of identity fraud.
• Harassment and stalking: Anyone can easily find your home address, phone number, and other contact information.
• Spam and scams: Your contact details become fodder for telemarketers, phishing attempts, and scam operations.
• Professional impact: Potential employers, clients, or business partners can access information you'd prefer to keep private.
• Data breach exposure: PeopleConnect (TruthFinder's parent company) suffered a significant data breach that exposed millions of customer records, highlighting the security risks of having your data stored on these platforms.

If you're in sales, recruiting, or any role where you research prospects, you likely understand the power of this kind of data. Our free Background Checker can help you see what information is publicly available about you—or verify what's out there on prospects you're researching for legitimate business purposes.

Two Opt-Out Options: Suppress vs. Delete

Before diving into the steps, you should understand that TruthFinder offers two different approaches to removing your data:

Option 1: Suppress Your Data

This option hides your information from public searches on TruthFinder. Your data remains in their database, but users cannot access it through the website. TruthFinder recommends this option because it helps prevent your profile from being recreated when new data appears.

The downside? Your information is still stored in their system, which means it could potentially be exposed if TruthFinder experiences another data breach.

Option 2: Delete Your Data Entirely

This removes all information TruthFinder has collected about you. However, deletion also removes any suppression requests you've made, meaning TruthFinder can simply re-add your data when they scrape new records.

The best strategy for most people is to suppress your data first, then consider using ongoing monitoring to catch any new profiles that get created.

Step-by-Step TruthFinder Opt Out Process

The TruthFinder opt-out process is managed through PeopleConnect's Suppression Center. Here's exactly how to complete it:

Step 1: Navigate to the Opt-Out Page

Go to TruthFinder.com and scroll to the bottom of the homepage. Look for the "TRUTHFINDER RESOURCES" section and click on "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information." This will redirect you to PeopleConnect's Suppression Center.

Pro tip: Avoid using TruthFinder's standard search function, as it can take several minutes to load results. Going directly to the opt-out page is much faster.

Step 2: Enter Your Email Address

In the Suppression Center, enter your email address in the field provided. Check the box to agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, then click "Continue."

Use a dedicated email address for privacy removal requests if possible. This helps you track responses and keeps your primary inbox clean.

Step 3: Verify Your Email

Check your inbox for an email from PeopleConnect. Open it and click the "Verify Email" link to confirm your identity. This step is essential—without verification, your request won't be processed.

Step 4: Provide Your Personal Information

After email verification, you'll need to enter:

• Your date of birth
• Your complete legal name (first, middle, and last)
• Any additional names you've used (maiden names, nicknames, etc.)

Be thorough here. If you've gone by different names, add them all using the "add another name" option. Each name variation may have a separate profile.

Step 5: Select Your Record

TruthFinder will display a list of potential matches based on the information you provided. Carefully review each listing and select the record(s) that belong to you. You may need to look for profiles with current and previous addresses to find all your records.

Step 6: Request a Verification Code

Select an email address or phone number from the dropdown menu to receive a verification code. Enter the code when prompted and click "Continue."

Important: If none of the email addresses or phone numbers listed are ones you have access to, you can email your opt-out request directly to [email protected]. Include your full name, date of birth, current and previous addresses, and your record URL.

Step 7: Complete the Suppression

In the "Desired Behavior" dropdown, select "Suppressed." This will hide your personal information from the TruthFinder website. Click "Save" to finalize your opt-out request.

Processing Time

TruthFinder typically processes opt-out requests within 48 to 72 hours. Clear your browser cache before checking back, or use incognito mode to verify that your information has been removed. If your listing still appears after this time, contact TruthFinder support at (855) 921-3711 during business hours (7 AM to 4 PM PT, Monday through Friday).

Alternative Method: Opt Out by Email or Phone

If you encounter issues with the online opt-out process, you have alternative options:

• Email: Send your removal request to [email protected]. Include your full name, date of birth, current and previous addresses, and either a screenshot of your record or the record URL.
• Phone: Call 888-245-1655 and have your personal information ready to verify your identity.

These methods may take longer but can be helpful if you're having trouble with the online form or need to remove information that doesn't match any email or phone number in their system.

State Privacy Rights: Additional Protections

If you're a resident of California, Virginia, Connecticut, Utah, or Colorado, you have additional rights under state data privacy laws. These include:

• The right to delete your data entirely
• The right to prevent the sale of your data
• The right to add a "Do Not Sell" tag to your information

Visit TruthFinder's Data Privacy Center to access state-specific deletion and suppression options that may provide stronger protections than the standard opt-out process.

What About Other People Search Sites?

Here's something important to understand: opting out of TruthFinder doesn't remove your data from the internet. Your information likely exists on dozens—if not hundreds—of other data broker sites.

When you opt out through PeopleConnect's Suppression Center, your removal also affects several related sites including Intelius, USSearch, and Instant Checkmate. However, you'll still need to submit separate opt-out requests to other major data brokers like:

• Spokeo
• Whitepages
• BeenVerified
• PeopleFinders
• MyLife
• Radaris

Each site has its own opt-out process, which can be time-consuming. For comprehensive privacy protection, you'll need to tackle these individually or consider using an automated data removal service.

Keeping Your Data Off TruthFinder Long-Term

Even after successfully opting out, your profile may reappear. TruthFinder frequently refreshes its database by scraping new public records, so ongoing vigilance is necessary:

• Set Google Alerts: Create alerts for your name, phone number, and address to catch when your data resurfaces.
• Check back periodically: Revisit TruthFinder every 60 days to ensure your data hasn't repopulated.
• Minimize your digital footprint: Set social media profiles to private, remove unnecessary personal information from online accounts, and consider using a P.O. box or registered agent for property filings.
• Remove cached search results: Even after TruthFinder removes your data, it may still appear in Google or Bing search results. Use Google's personal information removal tool and Bing's removal request form to address cached pages.

For Sales and Recruiting Professionals

If you work in sales, recruiting, or marketing, you probably understand why people search sites exist—and why some people want off them. The same public records that help you find decision-makers and verify contact information are what make platforms like TruthFinder valuable.

While you're protecting your own privacy, remember that the prospects you reach out to have the same concerns. This is where using verified, consent-based data becomes important. Our Email Verifier helps ensure you're reaching real, active email addresses—reducing bounce rates and improving your sender reputation without relying on scraped personal data.

For finding professional contact information ethically, our Email Finder uses business data sources rather than personal records, making it appropriate for B2B outreach.

The Bottom Line

Opting out of TruthFinder is straightforward but requires attention to detail. The entire process takes about 10 minutes, and your data should be removed within 48-72 hours. However, true privacy protection requires ongoing effort—monitoring for reappearing data, opting out of other data brokers, and minimizing your public digital footprint.

Start with TruthFinder since you're here, but don't stop there. Each data broker you remove yourself from reduces your exposure to identity theft, harassment, spam, and unwanted attention. It's time-consuming work, but your privacy is worth the investment.