CyberBackgroundChecks.com is a people-search website that aggregates billions of public records and displays detailed personal information about U.S. adults. The site compiles data from court records, property records, voter registrations, and other public sources — making it easy for anyone to look you up. Here's how to remove your information.
What Does CyberBackgroundChecks Show?
A typical CyberBackgroundChecks profile may include:
- Full name and known aliases
- Current and past addresses — sometimes going back decades, with detailed maps showing your residence location
- Phone numbers — both landline and mobile
- Email addresses
- Relatives and associates — names of family members and known connections
- Age and date of birth
- Criminal and court records — including bankruptcies
- Property ownership records
- Financial information — income data, spending habits, debts, and financial status
- Business records and job history
- Social media profiles
Their data comes from government agencies (local, state, and federal), court records, voter registration files, property records, social media profiles, marketing databases, commercial purchase histories, and data purchased from other data brokers. This information is freely viewable without requiring a paid subscription.
How to Opt Out of CyberBackgroundChecks
CyberBackgroundChecks provides a free, two-step opt-out process. Follow these steps:
- Visit the removal page: Go to www.cyberbackgroundchecks.com/removal. You can also find this by scrolling to the bottom of the homepage and clicking the "Do Not Sell My Information" link.
- Fill out the initial request form: Enter your first name, middle name (if applicable), and last name. Enter your email address. Check the confirmation checkbox, complete the "I'm not a robot" CAPTCHA, and click "Send Request."
- Check your email: CyberBackgroundChecks will send a verification email with a link to complete the process. Check your spam/junk folder if you don't see it. The verification link is only valid for 24 hours, so act promptly.
- Complete the Record Suppression Form: Click the link in the email to open a second form. Enter the following required information:
- First and last name
- Date of birth
- Street address, city, and state
- Middle name and phone number (optional but recommended for accurate matching)
- Receive confirmation: An on-screen confirmation will appear stating that your information will be removed.
Processing Time
CyberBackgroundChecks states removal should happen within 3 days or less. Many users report actual removal occurring within 12 to 24 hours. In some cases, it may take up to 48-72 hours for complete removal.
Provide Accurate Information
The suppression form must closely match the record CyberBackgroundChecks has on file. Omitting details or providing inaccurate information will prevent your record from being matched and removed. Only provide information they already have — don't volunteer new data they don't have yet.
CCPA Removal Option
If you're a California resident, CyberBackgroundChecks also provides a dedicated CCPA removal page at www.cyberbackgroundchecks.com/ccparemoval. This route invokes your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, which gives you stronger legal protections for data deletion.
Important Things to Know
- Data can reappear: CyberBackgroundChecks regularly receives new public records from government agencies and other sources. Even after a successful opt-out, your information may be re-listed when their database is refreshed. They recommend periodically repeating the opt-out process.
- Only removes from this site: Opting out of CyberBackgroundChecks does not remove your data from the original public record sources or from other data broker sites. The underlying court records, voter files, and property records remain accessible elsewhere.
- Not a Consumer Reporting Agency: CyberBackgroundChecks states it is not a Consumer Reporting Agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which limits certain legal protections you might otherwise have.
- Multiple listings are common: You may have more than one listing — especially if you've lived at multiple addresses or have a common name. Search for variations of your name and submit a separate opt-out for each listing.
Related Sites to Check
If your information is on CyberBackgroundChecks, it's almost certainly on other people-search sites too. Here are some you should check:
- Spokeo — one of the most popular people-search engines
- BeenVerified — comprehensive background check site
- WhitePages — the largest online directory
- TruePeopleSearch — free people search with detailed results
- FastPeopleSearch — another free people-search aggregator
- Radaris — displays extensive personal histories
Each of these sites has its own opt-out process, and you'd need to submit removal requests to each one individually.
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Manually opting out of every people-search site is time-consuming and repetitive. Each site has a different process, different timelines, and your data can reappear at any time as databases are refreshed with new public records.
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