PeopleSearchNow makes it “easy to find people, even with just the smallest amount of contact information.” All users need to do is enter a name, phone number, or address into the company’s website. PeopleSearchNow will then locate any records and create a detailed report of the searched-for person’s personal data. This includes everything from their contact information to details of their property and other assets.
If you’d rather your sensitive data wasn’t made so easily available, don’t worry – we’ll tell you how to opt out of PeopleSearchNow and other similar people-finder sites.
Why you should remove your data from PeopleSearchNow
PeopleSearchNow claims to aggregate “billions of public records from across the United States.” The collected information is presented in neat reports to paying PeopleSearchNow customers – who can access the data for as little as $1.
Information contained in a typical report might include:
- Addresses and phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Social media records
- Names of family members and associates
- List of assets and properties
- Business records
- Any professional licenses
- Marriage and divorce records
- Arrest and criminal records
- Registered sex offender check
- Evictions and foreclosures
- Bankruptcies, liens, and judgements
- Speeding tickets
PeopleSearchNow says that this information must not be used to “harass, offend, threaten, embarrass, or invade the privacy of any individual or entity.” Neither should it be used “to transmit any commercial, advertising, promotional materials… or any other form of solicitation.”
While this is good in theory, there’s little to actually prevent anyone from doing these things. The availability of this data is of particular concern to victims of abuse. The Voices of Women site points out that “if perpetrators of abuse want to continue to victimize survivors, they can use people search sites as their agents in helping them to terrorize survivors.”
Readily available personal data is also valuable to scammers, spammers, and those engaging in identity theft. It can even be used by employers or landlords to pre-judge applicants, which isn’t great considering PeopleSearchNow doesn’t guarantee the “validity of any data provided.”
All in all, there are many compelling reasons to remove your data from PeopleSearchNow. Like other people-search sites, the company is profiting from your personal information and giving nothing back in return.
How to opt out of PeopleSearchNow
It’s easy to remove your personal information from PeopleSearchNow. Just follow these instructions:
- Go to peoplesearchnow.com/opt-out
- Enter your email address in the required field, agree to the terms, solve the Captcha, and click the “Opt Out My Info” button
- Enter your name and some of your address, then click the magnifying glass icon
- Click the “View All Info” button next to the relevant record
- Click the red “Remove Record” button
- Check your email inbox, open the confirmation email and follow the instructions to confirm opt-out
Check the site again after a few days to ensure that your data has been deleted. You’ll also need to periodically check the site to ensure your data doesn’t get re-added. Repeat the above process if you do discover new information.
How do I opt out of data brokers and people search sites?
After you’ve successfully removed your data from PeopleSearchNow there are several other similar sites that are worth targeting. We’ve already written guides for removing your personal information from the following:
Some others you might contact include:
- Truthfinder
- Spokeo
- ZabaSearch
- PeopleFinders
- Pipl
- Instant Checkmate
- USSearch
People-search sites are the most visible of the data brokers, but there are countless others trading your data less publicly. Unfortunately, trying to find, contact and monitor all of these sites can feel like an endless game of whack-a-mole. If this doesn’t appeal, there are services available that will do it for you.
The best service to opt out of people-finder sites
Let’s explore how the best data removal service works in a little more detail.
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Opting out of PeopleSearchNow – FAQs
[[post-object type=”accordion” question=”How much does PeopleSearchNow cost?” answer=”A five-day free trial costs $1, though you’ll be automatically subscribed – and billed for $29.95 – if you fail to cancel the trial within five days. Outside of this, a rolling monthly subscription costs $9.95 for the first month and then $19.95 a month thereafter. A three-month subscription costs $17.85 for the first three months and then $38.85 every three months. A six month subscription costs $29.70 for the first six months and then $59.70 every six months.” /]]
[[post-object type=”accordion” question=”Who is PeopleSearchNow owned by?” answer=”PeopleSearchNow is owned by PeopleFinders. Clicking the ‘Go to premium records now’ button on the PeopleSearchNow site takes you to the subscription page for PeopleFinders.” /]]
[[post-object type=”accordion” question=”Is there a free site to find someone?” answer=”Yes. Sites such as ClustrMaps provide an address given a name, and vice versa. Whether the person you’re searching for wants to be found is another matter. People-search sites don’t ask permission to include personal information in their databases. In fact, most people don’t know these sites even have their information. ” /]]
