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Data Broker Opt-Outs

Companies you have never heard of are selling your name, address, and phone number. You can make them delete it.

What They Have on You

Data brokers buy information from public records, retail loyalty programs, and other brokers - then sell it to anyone who pays. Reddit's r/privacy surfaces this constantly. People Google their own name and find their address, family members, and phone number listed publicly.

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Full name and address historyCurrent and previous addresses going back years.
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Phone numbersCell, home, and work numbers.
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Relatives and associatesFamily members linked to your profile.
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Estimated incomeDerived from public records and neighborhood data.

The Big Ones to Opt Out From First

01
Spokeospokeo.com/optout - paste your listing URL and submit your email for verification.
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Whitepageswhitepages.com/suppression_requests - takes about 24 hours to process.
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BeenVerifiedbeenverified.com/opt-out - no account required.
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Inteliusintelius.com/opt-out - may require photo ID. Block out SSN and financial info before sending.
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PeopleFinderpeoplefinders.com/manage - enter your info and request removal.
USE A SEPARATE EMAIL

Use a dedicated email for opt-out requests. A Proton Mail alias works perfectly - keeps confirmations organized and protects your primary inbox.

The Ongoing Reality

Data brokers re-aggregate your information constantly from public records. Listings can reappear in 3 to 6 months. Services like DeleteMe at $129 per year automate the process. For most people manually opting out of the top 10 sites significantly reduces exposure without spending anything.