CheckThem.com is a people search site that allows anyone to look up personal information about you, including home addresses, phone numbers, and background details. If your data is listed on CheckThem, it is accessible to anyone who searches for your name. Fortunately, CheckThem provides a way to opt out and remove your listing. Here is a complete walkthrough of the process.
What Information Does CheckThem Display?
CheckThem pulls data from public records and other sources to build searchable profiles. A listing on CheckThem may include:
- Full name and known aliases
- Current and previous home addresses
- Phone numbers (both landline and mobile)
- Background details such as court records and other public filings
- Age and date of birth
- Names of relatives and associates
People search sites like CheckThem make it trivially easy for anyone — employers, landlords, romantic interests, scammers, or stalkers — to look up your personal details without your knowledge. Even when the underlying data comes from public records, the convenience of a single aggregated profile significantly increases your exposure to privacy threats.
How to Opt Out of CheckThem: Step-by-Step
Follow these steps to remove your listing from CheckThem.com:
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Visit CheckThem.com:
Open your browser and go to CheckThem.com. You do not need to create an account to submit an opt-out request.
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Find the "Quick Links" section:
Scroll down the page until you locate the "Quick Links" section, which contains links to various site features including opt-out options.
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Click "Remove My Info":
In the Quick Links section, click on "Remove My Info" to access the opt-out search tool.
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Search for your listing:
Enter your first name, last name, city, and state into the search fields. Click "Search Now" to find your listing in their database.
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Locate your profile in the results:
Review the search results and identify the listing that matches your information. If you have a common name, pay close attention to the city, state, and age to make sure you select the correct record.
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Click the "Opt-Out" button:
Once you have found your listing, click the "Opt-Out" button associated with that record to begin the removal process.
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Fill in the opt-out form:
Enter your name and specify for whom you are submitting the request (yourself or someone else). Fill in all required fields accurately.
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Complete the CAPTCHA:
Solve the CAPTCHA verification to confirm you are not a bot.
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Click "Complete Request":
Click "Complete Request" to submit your opt-out. You should see a confirmation message indicating your request has been received.
Processing Time
CheckThem typically processes opt-out requests within 5 to 7 business days. After that period, search for yourself again on CheckThem.com to confirm your listing has been removed.
What to Do If Your Listing Is Not Removed
If your profile is still visible after 7 business days, try submitting the opt-out request again. Make sure you selected the correct listing and that all details on the form were entered accurately. You can also try contacting CheckThem directly through any contact information available on their website to follow up on your request.
Important Things to Know
Check for Multiple Listings
CheckThem may have created more than one listing for you, especially if you have lived at multiple addresses, used different name variations, or if their data sources contain duplicate records. Search for your name with different cities and states where you have lived, and submit separate opt-out requests for each listing.
Your Data Can Reappear
Like most people search sites, CheckThem regularly refreshes its database by pulling new data from public records and other sources. A successful opt-out today does not guarantee permanent removal. Your listing may reappear in the future, requiring you to go through the process again.
Removal Only Applies to CheckThem
Opting out of CheckThem removes your data from their site only. The same personal information is very likely published on numerous other people search and data broker sites, each with its own separate opt-out procedure.
Your Information Is Likely on Dozens of Other Sites
CheckThem is just one of more than 100 data broker and people search sites that may be exposing your personal information. Removing yourself from one site at a time is a start, but comprehensive privacy protection requires addressing all of them — and keeping up with reappearances over time.
Tips for a Successful Opt-Out
- Use a secondary email if asked: If CheckThem requests an email address during the opt-out process, use a dedicated email that you reserve for privacy-related tasks rather than your primary personal email.
- Screenshot your listing: Before submitting the opt-out, take a screenshot of your profile on CheckThem. This serves as documentation in case you need to reference it or escalate your request.
- Try name variations: Search for yourself using maiden names, nicknames, middle names, and common misspellings. Data brokers frequently create multiple listings from different data sources.
- Set a recurring reminder: Check CheckThem every 2 to 3 months after your removal to make sure your listing has not been re-added.
Automate the Process with PrivacyOn
Opting out of CheckThem manually is manageable, but the real challenge is doing the same thing across every data broker site that has your information — and then checking back regularly to catch new listings. It quickly becomes an ongoing chore that most people simply do not have time for.
PrivacyOn takes this burden off your plate by automating opt-out requests across 100+ data broker and people search sites. PrivacyOn continuously scans for your personal information, submits removal requests automatically, and monitors for reappearances so your data stays removed. It is the difference between playing an endless game of whack-a-mole and having a system that handles it for you around the clock.
Your personal information should not be freely available to anyone who types your name into a search bar. Whether you opt out manually or use an automated service like PrivacyOn, taking action is what matters most.