How to Opt Out of SocialCatfish

SocialCatfish is a people search and identity verification service that compiles data from public records, government databases, social media, and third-party data brokers. Originally designed to help people verify online identities, it also makes your personal details — including addresses, phone numbers, and even dating profiles — accessible to anyone willing to pay.

What Information Does SocialCatfish Display?

SocialCatfish profiles can contain a significant amount of personal data:

• Full name and aliases
• Physical addresses (current and historical)
• Phone numbers and email addresses
• Age, date of birth, and gender
• Marital status
• Social media and dating profiles
• Photos and images
• Names of relatives and associates
• Employment history
• Criminal records and court cases
• Property records

Their data comes from voter registration lists, property deeds, court records, USPS change-of-address filings, business records, telecom data, and bulk purchases from other data brokers.

How to Remove Your Information From SocialCatfish

Method 1: Standard Opt-Out (Recommended)

1. Search for your profile:

   Go to socialcatfish.com and search for yourself by name. You'll be prompted for location and age to narrow results.

2. Copy your profile link:

   Important: Do NOT click directly on your listing. Instead, right-click the "See Complete Results" link and select "Copy Link Address." Clicking directly leads to a long loading screen and a paywall.

3. Go to the opt-out page:

   Navigate to socialcatfish.com/opt-out/

4. Submit your removal request:

   Paste the copied profile URL into the "Enter data to be removed" field. Fill in the email field. Only fill in phone and address if SocialCatfish already displays that data for you — otherwise you're giving them new information.

5. Complete the CAPTCHA and submit:

   Click "Remove This Listing."

6. Verify via email:

   Check your inbox for a confirmation email from SocialCatfish and click the verification link. Unverified requests will not be processed.

Method 2: State Privacy Rights Request

This method is available to all US residents, not just those in states with specific privacy laws:

1. Go to socialcatfish.com/opt-out/?id=request_optout
2. Select your state
3. Enter your name and email address (optionally include your profile URL to speed up processing)
4. Check the residential verification box, complete the CAPTCHA, and click Submit

Tips for a Successful Removal

• Don't click your listing directly. Right-click and copy the link instead. Clicking takes you through a paywall flow.
• Check for multiple records. Search for yourself using name variations, different email addresses, and phone numbers. Each listing needs a separate opt-out request.
• Only provide data they already have. The form asks for phone and address, but only include those if SocialCatfish already displays them on your profile.
• No ID required. The opt-out only requires email confirmation, not identity documents.
• Email confirmation is mandatory. Check your spam folder if you don't see it.

Complete Privacy Protection

SocialCatfish is just one of many sites that publish your personal information. Removing yourself from one site doesn't affect the dozens of others, and data brokers constantly re-add information from shared sources.

PrivacyOn handles removal requests across 100+ data broker sites automatically and monitors for re-listings on an ongoing basis. Rather than manually opting out of each site every few months, PrivacyOn keeps your personal data private across the entire data broker ecosystem.