TruthFinder Removal Guide
TruthFinder Removal Guide: How to remove your data from public scans
TruthFinder is a people search site that can reveal your full name, nicknames, home address, previous addresses, phone number, family member names, location history, finances, assets, and court records to anyone searching for it. The following is a step-by-step TruthFinder removal guide to ensure that people cannot find this information on TruthFinder.
This process can take around 15 to 30 minutes, and there is the risk that TruthFinder will add your information back in the future. Having your info added back to a people search site can be frustrating, but tools like Mozilla Monitor can help. There are over 200 people search sites just like TruthFinder that give away your personal information. Mozilla Monitor can run a free scan of over 209 sites to find out where else your personal data might be exposed, like your home address, phone number, family members' names, and more. Get started with your free scan, which only takes a few seconds.
TruthFinder Removal Guide
- Visit https://www.truthfinder.com/
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and select: “Exercise My Data Privacy Rights”
3. On the next screen, under “Public Data Tools,” select “Suppress Your Public Data.”
4. A drop-down will appear. Select “MANAGE MY SUPPRESSION RULES.”
5. You will then be taken to PeopleConnect. PeopleConnect manages a network of people search and data broker sites. Opting out of PeopleConnect should also opt you out of TruthFinder.com, InstantCheckmate.com, Intelius.com, and USSearch.com. Enter your email address and accept the terms of service.
6. Go to the email inbox of the email you provided and select “Verify email.”
7. Input your birthdate and click the checkbox to confirm your birthdate is correct.
8. Input your current legal name and any previous legal or informal names you use.
9. Select the record that matches your information.
10. PeopleConnect requires that you verify your identity by confirming you have access to an email address or phone number on file. Select the email address or phone number they have on file. You’ll either receive a text message or an email, and you need to click verify. If no contact information on file is correct, you can contact their support team at [email protected].
11. In the dropdown for “Desired Behavior,” select “Suppressed,” then click “Save.”
12. Your information is now suppressed from public view on PeopleConnect’s websites, including TruthFinder.com, InstantCheckmate.com, Intelius.com, and USSearch.com.
FAQ
How long does removal from TruthFinder take?
The process usually takes 15 to 30 minutes to submit your removal request. There are over 200 data broker sites selling people’s data. That’s over 600 hours of searching and requesting opt-outs. With Mozilla Monitor Plus, we cut those 600 hours down to just 5 minutes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
When opting out of PeopleConnect, I also saw the “User Data Tools” option, including the “Right to Delete.” Why don’t I use that instead of suppression?
The “Right To Delete” option and all tools under “User Data Tools” are for customers and users of PeopleConnect, TruthFinder.com, InstantCheckmate.com, Intelius.com, and USSearch.com sites. Deleting your user information will not prevent others from publicly searching your information; you must use their data suppression tool.
Can I get my info off TruthFinder.com by using the suppression option?
Your data will be suppressed from public view.
How can I guarantee my data will be deleted from TruthFinder.com?
Unfortunately, no legislation requires these companies to delete your information, as it could be pulled from public resources and other data sources. Suppressing your data from public view is the best option for protecting your privacy. In addition, Mozilla is advocating for U.S. federal data privacy laws. Show your support by signing our petition.
If you’re in California, you can request that your data be deleted through the CCPA. Note that this doesn't include data available from government records, which are often data sources used by people search sites and data brokers.
Will my data stay off of TruthFinder.com?
Many times, people’s data will show back up on people search sites even after requesting suppression. It’s best to check back regularly to ensure your information is not exposed. With Mozilla Monitor Plus, we re-scan PeopleConnect, TruthFinder.com, InstantCheckmate.com, Intelius.com, and USSearch.com every month to ensure your data hasn’t resurfaced, and if it has, we’ll submit the opt-out requests for you. Click here to subscribe to Monitor Plus.
I can't access the email address or phone number that TruthFinder.com has on file.
You can contact their customer support at [email protected].
How did TruthFinder.com get my info?
It’s hard to say, but it could mostly be public records, partnerships, and deals with other data companies, or services you’ve signed up for that include the ability to sell or exchange your data. We recommend using services like Mozilla VPN and Firefox Relay to protect your data from being leaked when possible.
