When someone Googles your name and finds your home address, phone number, and personal details on the first page of results — that’s a problem. And it’s a problem most people don’t know how to fix. The good news: Google actually has tools that let you request removal of results that display your personal information. … Read more
Found your personal information on PeopleFinder? You’re looking at another data broker site that’s been publishing people’s names, addresses, phone numbers, and personal details for years — available to anyone who wants to search for you. This guide covers how to remove yourself from PeopleFinder, what to expect during the process, and why handling PeopleFinder … Read more
If your personal information is on Intelius, it’s probably on a dozen other sites too — because Intelius operates one of the largest networks of people search sites on the internet. When you opt out of Intelius, you’re not just dealing with one website. You’re dealing with an entire family of sites that share the … Read more
You just got an email saying a company you use was hacked and your personal information was exposed in a data breach. Maybe it was your email provider, a retailer, a social media platform, or your health insurance company. Your heart sinks. What now? First: don’t panic. A data breach notification doesn’t mean your identity … Read more
If you’ve tried to remove yourself from Radaris, you already know it’s one of the most frustrating data broker sites on the internet. While sites like TruePeopleSearch let you opt out in a few clicks, Radaris has earned a reputation as a “dishonorable data broker” — a site that makes the removal process intentionally difficult … Read more
Of all the data broker sites out there, MyLife might be the most aggressive — and the most infuriating. Not only does MyLife publish your name, address, phone number, and personal details like every other people search site, but it also assigns you a public “Reputation Score” that anyone can see. A number, generated by … Read more
Is DeleteMe worth the $129/year price tag? If you’re researching data removal services, DeleteMe is probably one of the first names you’ve come across — they’ve been around since 2011 and have endorsements from the New York Times, PCMag, and Wirecutter. But being well-known doesn’t automatically mean being the best value. We researched DeleteMe alongside … Read more
Whether it’s an ex, a stalker, a scammer, or just a nosy coworker — there are plenty of reasons you might want to stop people from finding you online. The problem is that right now, anyone who knows your name can find your home address, phone number, age, family members, and more in about 30 … Read more
Has your email been hacked? If you’ve ever used the internet — signed up for an account, made a purchase online, or subscribed to a newsletter — there’s a good chance your email address has been exposed in at least one data breach. Over 10 billion accounts have been compromised in known data breaches over … Read more
When was the last time you Googled yourself? If the answer is “never” or “I can’t remember,” you’re overdue. Because right now, anyone — your boss, your date, your neighbor, a scammer — can type your name into Google and find your home address, phone number, age, family members, and more in seconds. You should … Read more