How to Opt Out of FastBackgroundCheck

FastBackgroundCheck is a background check and people-search website that compiles criminal records, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal data into searchable profiles. Whether someone is checking up on you for dating, housing, or employment, FastBackgroundCheck makes your information readily available. Here's how to opt out.

What Is FastBackgroundCheck?

FastBackgroundCheck (fastbackgroundcheck.com) is an online service that provides instant background reports on individuals by aggregating data from public records and commercial sources. It caters to landlords, employers, individuals researching potential dates, and anyone else who wants to look someone up.

A FastBackgroundCheck report may include:

• Full name and known aliases
• Current and previous addresses
• Phone numbers and email addresses
• Criminal records including arrests, charges, and convictions
• Court records including civil cases, bankruptcies, and liens
• Sex offender registry status
• Relatives and associates
• Property ownership records
• Social media profiles

FastBackgroundCheck sources this data from county and state court systems, departments of corrections, sex offender registries, voter registrations, property records, and commercial data aggregators.

How to Opt Out of FastBackgroundCheck

Step 1: Find Your Record

1. Go to fastbackgroundcheck.com
2. Search for your name and state
3. Locate your profile in the results
4. Copy the URL of your profile page — you'll need it for the removal request

Step 2: Navigate to the Opt-Out Page

1. Look for a "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" or "Privacy" link in the website footer
2. Navigate to the removal request form

Step 3: Submit Your Removal Request

1. Search for yourself on the opt-out page by entering your name and state
2. Locate your profile in the results
3. Click "Remove my record"
4. Enter your email address for verification (use a disposable email — the form requires personal information including email, and some users report concerns about providing additional data just to opt out)
5. Complete any CAPTCHA verification and submit

Step 4: Verify via Email

1. Check your email for a confirmation message from FastBackgroundCheck
2. Click the verification link — your request will not be processed without this step

Step 5: Confirm Removal

1. Wait 24 to 72 hours after verification (most removals complete within 24 hours)
2. Search for yourself again to confirm your profile is no longer visible

Alternative method: Call (888) 747-4094 and provide your personal information to a representative to request removal by phone.

If the Opt-Out Form Isn't Available

If you can't find an opt-out form on the website, use these alternative approaches:

• Email request: Send a removal request to the email address listed in their privacy policy. Include your full name, profile URL, and a statement requesting deletion of all personal information.
• Privacy law request: Submit a formal data deletion request under the CCPA, VCDPA, or your state's privacy law. This creates a legal obligation for the company to respond within a specific timeframe.
• Written mail: If no email is available, send a certified letter to the company's registered business address (findable through WHOIS or state business registration records).

Addressing Criminal Records Specifically

If your primary concern is criminal records appearing on FastBackgroundCheck, removing the listing from this site is only a partial solution. Consider these additional steps:

• Explore expungement: Consult with a criminal defense attorney about whether your records are eligible for expungement or sealing in your jurisdiction
• Check the FCRA: Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, background check companies that sell reports for employment, housing, or credit decisions must follow specific accuracy and dispute procedures. If FastBackgroundCheck is operating as a consumer reporting agency, you have the right to dispute inaccurate information.
• Dispute inaccuracies: If any information in your FastBackgroundCheck profile is incorrect, you can submit a dispute requesting correction. Inaccurate criminal records are a common problem and can have serious consequences.

Check Other Background Check Sites

Your information almost certainly appears on multiple background check platforms. After opting out of FastBackgroundCheck, also check and remove your data from:

• Instant Checkmate
• TruthFinder
• BeenVerified
• Spokeo
• BackgroundCheck.org
• SmartBackgroundChecks
• CyberBackgroundChecks

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