RevealName is a reverse phone lookup data broker that lets anyone type in a phone number and instantly see the owner's name, address, and other personal details. If your information is listed on RevealName, it's available to anyone — including scammers, stalkers, and telemarketers. Here's how to remove it.
What Is RevealName?
RevealName operates as a people-search service focused on reverse phone lookups. When someone enters a phone number on RevealName.com, the site returns the phone owner's full name, location, and potentially other identifying information. This data is aggregated from public records, telecom databases, and other data broker networks.
Unlike some larger people-search sites that require a paid subscription, RevealName provides basic information for free, which makes it especially risky for your privacy. Your phone number alone becomes a gateway to your identity.
What Information Does RevealName Have?
RevealName typically displays the following personal details:
- Full name associated with a phone number
- City and state of residence
- Phone carrier and line type (mobile, landline)
- Additional phone numbers linked to your identity
- Possible addresses and associated records
Why This Matters
Reverse phone lookup sites like RevealName are frequently used by scammers to verify identities before launching targeted phishing attacks. If someone has your phone number, they can use RevealName to learn your name and location — then craft a convincing scam call or text.
How to Opt Out of RevealName: Step-by-Step
RevealName provides a manual opt-out process through their website. Follow these steps carefully:
Step 1: Find Your Listing
Go to RevealName.com and click on the "Lookup" option. Enter your phone number and click Name Lookup. Confirm your search when prompted.
Step 2: Copy Your Profile URL
Once your profile appears, copy the full URL from your browser's address bar. You'll need this URL for the opt-out form. If you have multiple phone numbers, repeat this process for each one and save all the URLs.
Step 3: Submit Your Opt-Out Request
Navigate to RevealName.com/opt_out — this is RevealName's dedicated removal page. Paste your profile URL into the designated field, complete the CAPTCHA verification, and click Remove My Info.
Step 4: Wait for Confirmation
RevealName will send you a confirmation of your opt-out request. Your profile should be removed within 7 to 10 business days.
Step 5: Verify Removal
After 10 days, return to RevealName.com and search for your phone number again. If your listing still appears, submit another opt-out request or contact RevealName directly.
Pro Tip: Use a Disposable Email
When submitting opt-out requests to any data broker, use a disposable or alias email address. Data brokers have been known to add contact information from opt-out forms to their marketing databases.
What If Your Information Reappears?
Data brokers regularly re-scrape public records and telecom databases. Even after a successful opt-out, your information can reappear on RevealName within a few months. This is one of the most frustrating aspects of manual data removal — it's never truly a one-time task.
To keep your information off RevealName and similar sites permanently, you need ongoing monitoring. Services like PrivacyOn continuously scan 100+ data broker sites and automatically resubmit removal requests whenever your data resurfaces.
Other Sites You Should Opt Out Of
RevealName is just one of many reverse phone lookup and people-search sites that may have your information. If your data is on RevealName, it's almost certainly on other brokers as well. Consider also opting out of:
- TruePeopleSearch — one of the largest free people-search sites
- SpyDialer — another reverse phone lookup service
- ThatsThem — aggregates phone, email, and address data
- USPhoneBook — specializes in phone number lookups
- WhoCalledMe — caller identification database
Manually opting out of dozens of sites can take 40+ hours of tedious work. A data removal service like PrivacyOn handles all of these opt-outs automatically, saving you significant time and ensuring continuous protection.
Protect Your Phone Number Going Forward
Removing your data from RevealName is an important step, but you should also take proactive measures to limit how your phone number spreads:
- Use a secondary phone number for online forms, loyalty programs, and non-essential accounts
- Review app permissions and revoke access to your contacts for apps that don't need it
- Register on the Do Not Call list at DoNotCall.gov to reduce telemarketing exposure
- Opt out of carrier data sharing through your phone provider's privacy settings
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