How to Opt Out of DOBSearch

DOBSearch (dobsearch.com) is a people search website that allows anyone to look up personal details such as dates of birth, current and past addresses, phone numbers, death records, and more. If your information appears on DOBSearch, anyone with an internet connection can access it. Fortunately, you can opt out and request removal of your data for free.

What Information Does DOBSearch Collect?

DOBSearch aggregates public records and compiles them into searchable profiles. The types of data commonly found on DOBSearch include:

• Full name, age, and date of birth
• Current and previous home addresses
• Phone numbers (landline and mobile)
• Relatives and known associates
• Death records and obituary information
• Business affiliations

This information is pulled from publicly available databases, court records, and other data sources. While each piece of data may be individually accessible elsewhere, DOBSearch makes it dangerously easy to find everything about a person in one place.

Why You Should Opt Out of DOBSearch

Having your personal information freely available on a people search site like DOBSearch creates real risks:

• Identity theft: Scammers can use your name, date of birth, and address to open fraudulent accounts or impersonate you.
• Unwanted contact: Telemarketers, debt collectors, or even individuals with bad intentions can easily find your phone number and home address.
• Stalking and harassment: People search sites make it trivially easy for someone to track down where you live.
• Doxxing: Your personal information can be compiled and shared publicly to intimidate or harass you.

Step-by-Step: How to Opt Out of DOBSearch

The DOBSearch opt-out process requires you to locate your listing, submit a removal request, and verify your identity via phone. Here is exactly how to do it:

1. Search for your listing:

   Go to dobsearch.com/people-finder/search-name.php and enter your first and last name. Complete the CAPTCHA and click "Search" to find your records.

2. Select your listing:

   Browse through the search results and find the record or records that match your information. Check the box next to each listing that belongs to you, then click "Manage My Listings" at the bottom of the page.

3. Accept the terms:

   You will be asked to confirm your acceptance of the site's Terms and Conditions. Type "I Agree" in the confirmation field and click "Continue."

4. Confirm your records:

   Review the records selected for removal. Make sure all listings that contain your information are checked. Scroll down and click "Continue."

5. Verify your identity:

   DOBSearch will ask for your name and date of birth. You are not required to provide your date of birth. You may leave it blank and simply click "Continue."

6. Provide contact information:

   Enter a valid email address and phone number. You will need the phone number to receive a verification code, so make sure it is a number you can access immediately.

7. Complete phone verification:

   Choose to receive your verification code via text message or voice call. Enter the code you receive into the corresponding field and click "Continue."

8. Save your confirmation:

   After completing the process, you will receive a block record request number and a confirmation code. Save these for your records in case you need to follow up on the status of your opt-out request.

Additional Tips for a Successful Removal

• Check for multiple listings: You may appear in DOBSearch more than once, especially if you have lived at multiple addresses or have a common name. Be sure to select all listings that match your information.
• Also opt out of BeenVerified: Since DOBSearch is affiliated with BeenVerified, submitting an opt-out to BeenVerified at beenverified.com/app/optout/search can provide an additional layer of removal.
• Use the contact form as backup: You can also reach out directly through dobsearch.com/contact and request your information be removed. This can serve as a helpful backup to the formal opt-out process.
• Never pay for removal: The opt-out process is completely free. Do not pay any service or individual who claims you must pay DOBSearch to have your data removed.
• Monitor for reappearance: People search sites regularly update their databases with new data. Even after a successful opt-out, your information may reappear weeks or months later as new public records are ingested.

What About Other People Search Sites?

Removing your data from DOBSearch is an important step, but it is only one piece of the puzzle. Your personal information likely appears on dozens of other data broker and people search sites, including Spokeo, Whitepages, TruePeopleSearch, Intelius, and many more. Each site has its own opt-out process, and keeping up with all of them manually can be extremely time-consuming.

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