
Muninder Adavelli
Updated · May 31, 2023
As a cloud architect at McKinsey with experience handling Fortune 500 clients, this individual has c... | See full bio
Launched in 2018, FastPeopleSearch has quickly become one of the most widely used people search websites.
FastPeopleSearch lets you search for anyone’s basic information through its extensive database. It even has records of a person’s properties, taxes, and profiles from different social media sites.
However, FastPeopleSearch is a data broker that gathers and re-distributes your information — without your consent. This puts you at risk of identity theft. In 2019, over 1 billion personal data were exposed by a data broker breach.
Extracting your personal information from sites like this is a good way to safeguard your online privacy. Continue reading to learn how you can opt out of FastPeopleSearch.
Your personal information can be someone’s raw material to commit Synthetic Identity Fraud. It is a type of identity theft where fraudsters mix fabricated data with a real person’s information to create a new identity.
According to statistics, banks lost $6 billion from this scheme. Removing yourself from databases of people search sites like FastPeopleSearch can be a way to avoid this.
Opting out is a piece of cake. Here are the steps to remove yourself from FastPeopleSearch:
Open your browser. Head to the FastPeopleSearch removal page.
Provide your email address. Tick the checkbox and CAPTCHA test. Click Begin Removal Process.
Search for yourself by entering your name and location in the search bar. Then, click Free Search.
Look for the result that matches your information. Click View Free Details at the bottom of the listing to see more.
Click Remove My Record. A confirmation email will be sent to your email address.
Once you see the confirmation email in your Inbox, open it and click the attached hyperlink to complete the request.
Note: Opt-out requests can take a maximum of 72 hours. |
Besides the removal page, there are two more ways to remove your personal information from FastPeopleSearch.
You can try reaching out to the customer support team or using OneRep. Let’s discuss each method below.
You can contact the customer support team of FastPeopleSearch and ask them to remove your information from their site. You can reach them at (607) 229-7889.
Most of the time, the customer support team will redirect you to their website’s opt-out page. However, you can inform them you can’t follow through using that approach.
They will then remove your information by asking about your personal information. You can also ask them to extract specific data from their database.
OneRep is a tool that allows you to remove all your records from 195 data broker sites, including FastPeopleSearch. The process only requires you to provide basic information.
All you need to do is to follow these easy steps:
OneRep is a paid service. It costs $8.33 monthly for a yearly plan. You can also try its Family Plan for about $15 a month.
FastPeopleSearch is one of many people search engines that compiles public records in its database. While tools like this may be convenient when you’re looking for someone, it also risks your privacy.
This is why removing personal information from the FastPeopleSearch directory is highly recommended.
Besides FastPeopleSearch, other data brokers can also take hold of your data. Make sure to check how you can opt out of BeenVerified and other data broker sites.
FastPeopleSearch collects information from public records. These include driving licenses, property and tax records, home addresses, and phonebook postings. This information is publicly available and can be accessed by anyone.
Yes, FastPeopleSearch is a legitimate service. While it can’t be used in credit or tenant screenings, the tool still provides accurate information.
Aditya Rayaprolu
As a cloud architect at McKinsey with experience handling Fortune 500 clients, this individual has comprehensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies and tools such as cloud computing, virtualization, network security, data storage, and disaster recovery. They have a wealth of experience in creating and executing virtualization solutions for both on-premise and cloud-based systems, with a primary focus on enhancing efficiency, dependability, and security.
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