
Muninder Adavelli
Updated · May 31, 2023
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Instant Checkmate is one of the biggest people search sites. To date, it performed around 1.5 billion searches.
It gathers all the information in its database from public records. You can easily find anyone’s contact details, phone numbers, home addresses, criminal records, and work history using Instant Checkmate.
However, Instant Checkmate is a data broker, which makes it at risk of cyberattacks that can result in data breaches. This can be alarming, considering that about 15 million data were exposed worldwide in 2022.
Luckily, you can protect your online privacy more by removing your data from broker sites. Continue reading to learn how to opt out of Instant Checkmate.
The procedure of opting out of background check websites varies depending on the site itself. Instant Checkmate’s opt-out process is pretty simple.
To remove your personal information, follow these steps:
Pro-tip: If you do not want to use your personal email address, you can also use a disposable one. |
Check your inbox for a confirmation email. Click the Confirm Opt Out option in the email.
Instant Checkmate will begin processing your request to remove your personal information. It may take 24 to 48 hours to complete the process.
Check out our PeopleWhiz Opt Out Guide. |
There are other ways to remove yourself from Instant Checkmate. You can submit a request through a Suppression Center, call using NetReputation, or use data removal tools.
Continue reading to know more about each method.
Instant Checkmate’s Suppression Center lets you remove your records online easily. However, this only works for Instant Checkmate subscribers. You cannot request removal if you’re not subscribed to the site’s services.
To submit a request, follow these steps:
Currently, Instant Checkmate does not accept opt-out requests through a phone call. However, you can use NetReputation to remove your personal information from data brokers.
To do this, simply call 941-499-0229 on your phone. A customer service representative will assist you and direct you to the next steps.
Bear in mind that reputation managers like NetReputation come at a high price, depending on what specific service you subscribe to. They usually determine the fee after they successfully finish your service request.
Removing yourself from Instant Checkmate is not only limited to the manual opt-out process. You can use third-party services to do the job.
Some of the most reputable data removal tools:
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Incogni is a great help if you want to remain incognito online. It can easily scrub your personal records from Instant Checkmate by sending an opt-out request on your behalf.
Follow the steps below to use Incogni:
Once you check out, Incogni will initiate the data removal process. It will send an opt-out request to Instant Checkmate and over 180 data broker sites. You can keep track of the process through the tool’s dashboard.
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Another specialized tool that you can use to remove yourself from Instant Checkmate is Optery.
It offers scans and self-removal features for free. You can also have the site do the removals for you if you upgrade to a core plan worth $9.99 per month. This plan handles opt-out processes for over 100 sites.
Here are the steps to use Optery:
Pro-tip: Tick the Do not show again checkbox for a quicker process. |
The opt-out process will take time and may even span for months. Monitor your profile constantly to see the status of your Instant Checkmate opt-out request.
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Another third-party removal service to use if you want to remove your records from Instant Checkmate is Privacy Bee.
This tool has removed over 100 million records from data brokers. It also has provided data protection services for over 50 years.
Privacy Bee is a subscription-based service that offers different payment plans. They have short-term plans that offer scans and record removals for $1.56. You can also subscribe to a yearly plan for about $197.
Data brokers like Instant Checkmate holds your personal information in their databases. This puts your records in danger. Anyone can easily access your information and may use it for malicious intent.
Protecting your identity begins by preventing it from being exposed. It is crucial to constantly monitor your digital activity and footprint to make yourself secure.
To opt out of other data broker sites, you can also read our guide on removing yourself from Social Catfish.
Instant Checkmate is a people search site that gets its data from public records. The collected information could be from social media, government records, and other public data.
No, they will not be notified. However, make sure to use Instant Checkmate responsibly. Searching for someone's information with malicious intent may violate their privacy.
Instant Checkmate is a paid service. It requires a subscription to access data reports.
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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