How to Remove Your Name and Address from Data Broker Sites

Last Updated: January 2025 | 12 min read

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Have you ever Googled your own name and found your home address, cell phone number, and list of relatives displayed on a site like Spokeo, Whitepages, or BeenVerified?

These sites are called Data Brokers. They scrape public records (voter rolls, property records) and buy consumer data to build detailed profiles on nearly every adult in the US. They then sell this information to anyone with a credit card—including marketers, snooping neighbors, and potentially stalkers.

If you value your privacy, removing your profile from these sites is essential. This guide explains how to opt-out of the major data brokers in 2025.

Quick Navigation:

• The "Big Three" Brokers
• How to Opt-Out of Whitepages
• How to Opt-Out of Spokeo
• How to Opt-Out of BeenVerified
• The "Whac-A-Mole" Problem
• Automated Removal Services

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The "Big Three" Brokers

While there are hundreds of data brokers, these three are the most visible in Google search results. Removing yourself from them usually clears up the first page of Google.

1. Whitepages: The oldest and most authoritative directory.
2. Spokeo: Heavily advertised and ranks high for name searches.
3. BeenVerified: Aggressive marketing and detailed background checks.

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How to Opt-Out of Whitepages

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes

1. Search: Go to Whitepages.com and search for your name.
2. Locate Profile: Find the profile that matches you and click "View Details."
3. Copy URL: Copy the URL of your profile page.
4. Go to Opt-Out Page: Navigate to whitepages.com/suppression-requests.
5. Submit: Paste your URL and verify your identity (usually requires an SMS verification code).
6. Confirm: You may need to answer a robo-call to confirm removal.

Note: Whitepages splits "Premium" and "Free" listings. You may need to remove both.

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How to Opt-Out of Spokeo

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5 minutes

1. Search: Go to Spokeo.com and find your listing.
2. Copy URL: Copy the exact URL of your profile.
3. Opt-Out Page: Go to spokeo.com/optout.
4. Paste & Email: Paste the URL and enter your email address (use a burner email if you prefer).
5. Verify: Click the confirmation link sent to your email.
6. Removal: Usually happens within 48-72 hours.

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How to Opt-Out of BeenVerified

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes

1. Search: Go to beenverified.com/app/optout/search.
2. Find Record: Enter your name and state.
3. Select Profile: Find the correct record and click "Proceed to Opt Out."
4. Email: Enter your email address.
5. Verify: Click the link in the verification email.
6. Wait: Removal can take several days.

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The "Whac-A-Mole" Problem

Opting out of these three is a great start, but there is a catch: Data brokers constantly repopulate.

• New Records: When you renew your driver's license or move houses, new public records are created, which brokers scrape to create new profiles.
• Cross-Selling: Brokers sell data to each other.
• Hundreds of Sites: Removing from Spokeo doesn't remove you from Intelius, Radaris, MyLife, TruthFinder, PeopleFinder, etc.

To stay offline, you need to check these sites every 3-6 months and repeat the process.

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Automated Removal Services

If you don't have the time to manually battle 50+ data brokers every few months, professional removal services can handle it for you.

Why Use a Service?

• Coverage: We target over 50+ major data brokers, not just the top 3.
• Monitoring: We scan monthly to catch reappearances.
• Efficiency: We use automated tools and legal opt-out requests to speed up the process.

Our Personal Information Removal

• Cost: $299 (One-time fee)
• Coverage: Major search results and primary data brokers.
• Speed: Initial removals within 5-7 days.
• Peace of Mind: We handle the complexity so you don't have to.

Protect Your Privacy Now

Your home address shouldn't be public knowledge. Take control of your digital footprint today.