True People Search can display information that many people don’t want available to the public. You can see your name, phone number, your current or old address, and other information related to your profile. For some, that’s not a comfortable feeling and, come to think of it, it makes sense.
The good thing is that True People Search has an opt-out process. They can be removed from the record upon request, but you must locate the correct listing and request it correctly. Your information might still be visible if you didn’t receive the email confirmation, or you deleted the incorrect record.
This guide will show you an easy way to opt out of TruePeopleSearch.com as well as what to look for before you begin and what to do if you still see your record after you have opted out.
Quick Answer: To remove True People Search, go to the removal page, enter the email information you have, complete the human verification, find your email, click Remove This Record and then confirm from the email you will be sent. Some guides also indicate that it is crucial to receive an email confirmation as part of the removal process, so be sure to check both your inbox and spam folder.
What Is True People Search?
TruePeopleSearch.com is a People Search website. It allows the user to search for someone by their name, their telephone number or their address. The Site displays information obtained from public records or other sources. According to its app description, it’s a free people search service that could reveal address histories, phone numbers, emails, relatives, associates and related information.
This doesn’t imply that all profiles contain the same information. Some records might be brief, and some might record more information. However, if your data is included in that directory, you might wish to delete it for privacy or security, to stop spam calls, or simply for peace of mind.
What Information Can Appear on True People Search?
While True People Search profiles may differ, many people-search websites display common personal information. Some of the information may be accurate, some obsolete, and some combined with other public information.
You might find information such as:
- Full name
- Address: Current or past addresses.
- Phone numbers
- Possible email addresses
- Age or age range
- Possible relatives
- Possible associates
- Address history
When removing anything, please review the profile first. Ensure it is your record as people may be in search results with similar or identical names as well.
Before You Start the Opt-Out Process
Use an e-mail address that you can access before you begin. You might receive an email confirming the opt-out, and the opt-out may not be completed until you click the confirmation link in the email. Be sure to check your Spam/Junk folder, as privacy-site emails may be filtered there.
It is also a good idea to look for duplicate records. Occasionally, more than one listing exists, particularly if a person relocated from city to city, had multiple phone numbers or old address history. In case you have several records, you might need to repeat the removal process for each of them.
Prior to getting going, a straightforward checklist:
- Use an active e-mail address.
- Look up your first and last name and the name of your city
- Look in old cities or at old addresses
- Verify that it is your record
- Find duplicate profiles
- Do not close the browser tab until request is made
- Please confirm in the Inbox or Spam if they have received it.
- Opting out of True People Search is very easy.
How to Opt Out of True People Search
The opt-out process is mostly simple, but you need to follow each step carefully. The wording on the page may change from time to time but the general process is removal page, entry into email, search page, removal page, and confirmation email.
You can do it like this:
- Go to the True People Search removal or opt-out page.
- If requested on the form, fill in your email address.
- Accept the removal request checkboxes or terms.
- Fill in the “I am human” challenge.
- Type your name, city or state into search.
- Locate the profile that best fits your information.
- Check the record and ensure that it’s actually yours.
- Move down to the “removal” option.
- Press Remove This Record or similar.
- Check your email.
- If True People Search does send a confirmation link, click on it.
- Return to the location and check that the listing has been removed.
When selecting the profile, don’t rush. Your own information might still be on the Internet if you remove the wrong one. One more minute to review city, age, relatives, old addresses, etc. before hitting remove is advisable.
How Long Does True People Search Removal Take?
It may not be removed immediately. Some opt-out guides state that the request can be processed after email confirmation, but search pages, cached pages or duplicate records may cause it to appear that your information exists for a period of time.
Once it has been submitted, wait and re-search. To check, use your name, old address, city and phone number. When one profile has vanished but another has appeared, then it is likely that you had more than one profile..
What If You Cannot Find Your Record?
If you don’t find your record, use alternate search information. Include your full name, old city, current city, previous address or phone number. It is possible that the record may be in an old location rather than your current place of residence.
Experiment with other variations of the common name. For instance, if your complete legal name doesn’t return any results, try searching with a middle initial, nickname or old surname (if applicable). Sometimes, people-search sites categorise records in bizarre ways.
What If the Confirmation Email Does Not Arrive?
Check your spam, junk, promotions or updates folder if the confirmation email doesn’t show up. Wait a couple of minutes more as well. Sometimes email can be slow.
Repeat the removal process using the same email or a different active email address if you still don’t understand. Be sure the e-mail address is correct. One little misspelling can cause the entire process to come undone, as the confirmation link is sent to the wrong inbox.
What If Your Information Is Still Showing?
At times, users request that their data be removed but still see it. However this does not always indicate that the request failed. This can occur due to duplicate record, search results being cached or confirmation failures.
| Problem | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Same record is still visible | Wait and recheck after some time |
| A duplicate profile appears | Repeat the opt-out process for each record |
| Google still shows the old result | Wait for recrawl or request search result refresh |
| Confirmation email missing | Check your spam folder or try again |
| Info comes back later | Repeat removal and check other data broker sites |
Please note that if your information appears in Google search results, removing it from True People Search doesn’t necessarily mean the old search snippet will be removed immediately. Search engines might require time to refresh.
Does Opting Out Remove You From Everywhere?
No, withdrawals from True People Search do not remove your record from True People Search. It does not take your info off all the people search websites, Google search results, public records and data brokers. Other sites may still have the same or similar information.
It is because of this that many privacy guides recommend visiting more than one data broker site. This is good, to get yourself off one site, but it’s not the same as getting yourself off the Internet altogether. A second reason for public data to reappear is if a site refreshes its database from new sources.
Tips to Keep Your Personal Info More Private
Once you delete your True People Search profile, it’s wise to monitor your online presence periodically. It’s not something to be afraid of, but it’s nice to know where your name, phone number and address is being listed.
The following are some simple privacy tips:
- Google your name periodically.
- Find out if it was on any of the other people search websites.
- Take down obsolete public telephone numbers as much as possible
- Make social media profiles more private
- Don’t put your home address online
- Avoid giving personal information in comments made in public forums
- Be aware of duplicate records
- Capture screenshots or print confirmation of removal requests
You can’t get rid of everything forever but you can minimize the accessibility of your personal information to strangers.
Final Thoughts
Opting out of True People Search is not too hard, but you need to follow the steps properly. Select the proper record, make the removal request, verify the e-mail (where necessary), and then check back at the site later. If you have any duplicates, delete each one individually.
Keep in mind that this only removes your information from True People Search. Other people-search websites may still have your information, so it’s also a good idea to look at other data broker websites.
Did you find a single True People Search record for your name, or multiple records with old addresses and phone numbers?
