🛡️ TruePeopleSearch Opt-Out Guide (2025-2026 Edition)

TruePeopleSearch is one of the most widely used "people search" engines, often displaying your full name, age, address history, phone numbers, and potential relatives. Removing your data here is a high-priority step for digital privacy.

📋 Overview

• Processing Time: Up to 72 hours (often faster).
• Difficulty: Easy.
• Requirements: A valid email address and access to the same device/browser throughout the process.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Start at the Removal Portal

Do not use the main search bar on the homepage. Navigate directly to the specialized opt-out page: 👉 https://www.truepeoplesearch.com/removal

Step 2: Initialize the Request

1. Enter your Email Address (using a burner or secondary email is recommended).
2. Check the box to agree to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Complete the hCaptcha (e.g., "I am human").
4. Click the "Begin Removal" button.

Step 3: Search for Your Profile

1. You will be redirected to a search page. Enter your Full Name and City/State.
2. Click the Search icon.
3. Review the results carefully. Once you find your correct listing, click "View Details".

Step 4: Submit Removal Request

1. Scroll to the very bottom of your detailed profile page.
2. Click the button labeled "Remove This Record".

   ⚠️ Note: Avoid clicking any sponsored ads (like those for "Background Checks") which will redirect you to paid sites. Look for the plain text/button provided by TruePeopleSearch.

Step 5: Email Verification (Critical)

1. A message will appear stating that a confirmation email has been sent.
2. Open your email inbox and look for a message from TruePeopleSearch.
3. Click the verification link inside the email to finalize the removal.

   ⚠️ Important: You must click this link within 24 hours, or the request will expire. Check your Spam folder if you don't see it within 5 minutes.

💡 Pro-Tips for Notion Users

• Device Consistency: TruePeopleSearch sometimes checks your IP address. It is best to complete Step 5 (clicking the email link) on the same device you used for Step 1–4.
• Duplicate Listings: If you have lived in multiple states, you might have more than one profile. Repeat the process for each distinct profile you find.
• Verification Log: In your Notion database, record the Date Requested and set a reminder for 3 days later to verify the profile is gone.