How to Complete a 411.com Opt Out Guide [+ Examples]

Follow the guide below to learn how to complete a 411.com opt out.  

411.com is a people search site that is powered by Whitepages. 

Anyone can find your personal details by searching for you on 411.com.

Having your data available on people search sites like 411.com can put you at an increased risk of stalking, harassment, doxxing, identity theft, phishing scams, and other threats. 

You can remove yourself from 411.com. Keep on reading for step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of 411.com. 

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What Is 411.com?

411.com is a people search site. Its database is powered by Whitepages, another well-known people search site. 

411.com lets you look up people by their name or phone number. 

People reports on 411.com include information such as:

• Full name.
• Approximate age.
• Landline.
• Current address.
• Relatives and associates. 

For more detailed information, 411.com brings you to Whitepages, where you can access comprehensive reports for a fee. 

If you think your information is on 411.com, you’re probably also listed on Lookupanyone. Want to opt out of Lookupanyone? Read our Lookupanyone opt-out guide.

How to Opt Out of 411.com

Opt out of 411.com in 9 steps.

1. Go to 411.com and click “Do Not Sell My Information” in the footer

Go to https://www.411.com/. 

Scroll to the bottom and click the “Do Not Sell My Information” link in the footer under ‘Your 411.’ 

This will bring you to the Whitepages opt-out page, where you will be asked to paste the URL of your Whitepages profile. 

2. Go to https://www.whitepages.com/ and search for your name  

In a separate tab, go to https://www.whitepages.com/. 

Type your name and city in the search box.

Click the “Search” button. 

3. Click “View Details” next to your report

You will see a list of results. 

Don’t click the “View Full Report” button, even if you see your own profile, as you’ll have to pay to access this.

Instead, scroll until you find another profile with a “View Details” button next to it. 

Click the “View Details” button. 

You’ll be taken to your listing with your personal information.

4. Copy the URL of your Whitepages profile

Once you have opened your Whitepages listing, copy your profile URL.

5.  Paste your profile URL in the Whitepages.com opt-out form

Go to the Whitepages opt-out page and paste the URL of your listing.

Click the “Next” button. 

6. Click “Remove Me”

On the next page, Whitepages will ask you to confirm that this is your listing.

Click the “Remove Me” button. 

7. Give a reason for opting out of Whitepages

Whitepages will ask you why you want to opt out.

Select a reason.

You can also leave a comment (optional). 

Click the “Next” button. 

8. Enter your phone number

Whitepages will ask you to verify your identity by phone. 

Enter your phone number.

Click the checkbox. 

Click the “Call now to verify” button. 

9. Share the verification code 

Finally, you’ll receive an automated call asking for the verification code that pops up on the next screen. 

When prompted, dial the verification code. 

The call will tell you that your opt-out request has been accepted.

Your Whitepages (and 411.com) opt-out request was submitted. 

What Happens After You Opt Out of 411.com?

Once you opt out of 411.com via Whitepages, your personal data will be suppressed on both sites. This means your information will not show up on either 411.com or Whitepages when someone searches for you. 

However, this might not always be the case. If Whitepages (which powers 411.com) comes across more of your details in the future, they might republish your profile, and people will be able to find your personal details once more. 

To stop this from happening, you need to revisit 411.com and Whitepages occasionally. If you see that your profile was relisted, you’ll need to repeat the Whitepages opt-out process. 

As an alternative to manual opt-outs, you can subscribe to a data broker removal service such as DeleteMe to have privacy experts perform opt-outs from 411.com, Whitepages, and other people search sites on your behalf. 

411.com Opt Out FAQs

Here are some common questions people have about opting out of 411.com.

How do I remove myself from 411.com?

To remove yourself from 411.com, you need to remove yourself from Whitepages. The reason why is that 411.com is powered by Whitepages. 

To remove yourself from Whitepages, you need to find your Whitepages profile, complete an online form, and verify your opt-out request via the phone. 

For step-by-step instructions, see our 411.com opt-out guide. 

Is 411 com legit?

Yes, 411 com is a legitimate people search site. 

Anyone can use it to find people’s personal data, including their landline phone numbers, current addresses, and relatives and associates. This information is available for free. 

For more comprehensive data, 411.com redirects you to Whitepages, where you can purchase detailed people reports. 

Is 411 com safe?

Yes, the official 411 com site is safe in that using it is unlikely to infect your device with malware.

However, having your information listed on 411 com (or any people search site) is not safe. That’s because anyone can use these sites to find your details, which increases your risk of threats like stalking, harassment, and identity theft. 

It is recommended that you remove yourself from 411 com. Follow our 411 com opt-out guide for step-by-step instructions on how to do so. 

Is 411 com free?

Yes, 411 com is free. It provides information like full names, approximate ages, landline phone numbers, current addresses, and relatives and associates for free. 

For more detailed information, it brings users to Whitepages (another people search site that powers the 411.com database) where they can purchase comprehensive background reports for a fee. 

How do I prevent 411 com from releasing personal information?

You can prevent 411 com from releasing personal information through continuous opt-outs. 

To stop 411 com from displaying your personal information on their website, you need to opt out. 

However, keep in mind that if Whitepages (which powers 411.com) comes across more of your personal data, they might republish your details on both their own site (Whitepages) and 411.com. 

As such, you need to revisit Whitepages and 411.com periodically to ensure your data was not relisted. If it was, you’ll need to repeat the opt-out process. Or, subscribe to a data broker removal service like DeleteMe to have it done for you.