PeopleLooker is a popular people search engine owned by BeenVerified that compiles detailed personal profiles from public records, social media, and commercial data sources. If you value your privacy, removing your information from PeopleLooker is an important step in protecting yourself from unwanted exposure, identity theft, and harassment.
What Information Does PeopleLooker Collect?
PeopleLooker aggregates a wide range of personal data and makes it available to anyone willing to pay a monthly subscription fee. The types of information exposed on a typical PeopleLooker profile include:
- Full name and aliases
- Current and past home addresses
- Phone numbers and email addresses
- Age and date of birth
- Names of relatives and associates
- Social media profiles
- Criminal records and court filings
- Property ownership records
- Marriage and divorce records
- Bankruptcy and financial records
- Vehicle information
This data is sourced from government databases, court records, property deeds, mortgage filings, utility bills, magazine subscriptions, warranty registrations, and more. Anyone paying around $22.86 per month can access these records, which is a serious concern for anyone who has experienced stalking, domestic violence, or simply values their right to privacy.
Why This Matters
PeopleLooker is a subsidiary of BeenVerified. When you opt out of PeopleLooker, your data may still appear on BeenVerified and other affiliated sites. You should submit opt-out requests to all of these services separately to ensure complete removal.
Step-by-Step: How to Opt Out of PeopleLooker
Follow these steps carefully to remove your personal information from PeopleLooker's database:
Step 1: Navigate to the Opt-Out Page
Go to https://www.peoplelooker.com/f/optout/search. You can also find this link by scrolling to the bottom of the PeopleLooker homepage and clicking on "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" under the Help section.
Step 2: Search for Your Record
Enter your first name, last name, and state into the search fields. Click the "Search" button. Browse through the results to find your specific listing. If you have a common name, look carefully at the age, city, and relatives listed to identify the correct record.
Step 3: Select Your Listing and Proceed
Once you find your profile, click the "Proceed to Opt Out" button associated with that listing. You may see multiple listings for yourself if you have lived in different states or have different records in their system.
Step 4: Provide Your Email Address
You will be prompted to enter a valid email address. This is required because PeopleLooker needs to verify that the opt-out request is legitimate. Enter your email and submit the form.
Step 5: Verify Your Request via Email
Check your inbox for a verification email from PeopleLooker. Click the confirmation link in the email to finalize your opt-out request. Without this step, your request will not be processed. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder if you do not see the email within a few minutes.
Step 6: Confirm Removal
After clicking the verification link, your data should be removed from PeopleLooker within 24 hours. Return to the site after a day and search for yourself again to confirm that your listing has been removed.
Processing Time
PeopleLooker is one of the faster data brokers when it comes to processing opt-out requests. Most removals are completed within 24 hours after you click the email verification link. However, in some cases it may take up to 48 hours for your listing to fully disappear from search results.
Important Notes and Gotchas
- Your data can come back. PeopleLooker continuously ingests new public records. If new data about you enters their system, a new profile may be created. You will need to repeat the opt-out process periodically.
- Multiple listings require separate removals. If you find more than one profile for yourself, you must opt out of each one individually.
- BeenVerified family of sites. Since PeopleLooker is owned by BeenVerified, your data likely also appears on BeenVerified.com, NumberGuru, and other affiliated sites. Opt out of each one separately.
- Email verification is mandatory. If you skip the email confirmation step, your opt-out will not be processed. Use an email address you actively check.
- No phone-based opt-out. PeopleLooker does not offer a phone or mail-based opt-out option. The online process is the only method available.
How PrivacyOn Automates This
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