How to Complete a Lookupanyone Opt Out Guide [+ Examples]
Follow the guide below to learn how to complete a Lookupanyone opt out.
Lookupanyone describes itself as the “Best and Largest Public Records and Background Check Service Online.”
In other words, it’s a people search site that lets you find other people’s personal information, like contact details, employment history, and possible relatives.
Having your personal information accessible through people search sites can raise your risk of harassment, doxxing, stalking, identity theft, phishing emails, and other scams. It is a good idea to remove yourself from these sites.
Lookupanyone’s search engine is powered by TruthFinder, another people search site. To opt out of Lookupanyone, you need to opt out of TruthFinder.
Keep on reading for step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of Lookupanyone.
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What Is Lookupanyone?
Lookupanyone is a people search site.
It provides details like:
- Phone numbers.
- Address history.
- Email addresses.
- Social media profiles.
- Income and education information.
- Relatives and associates.
- Property records.
- Marriage records.
- Divorce records.
- Asset records.
- Civil judgments.
- Criminal background checks.
- State inmate sources.
- Bankruptcies and liens.
- Criminal driving violations.
- Sex offender records.
- Lawsuits.
Lookupanyone’s people search engine is powered by the people search site TruthFinder. When you search for someone via the search bar on Lookupanyone, you are redirected to TruthFinder.
If you think your information is on Lookupanyone, you’re probably also listed on Government Registry. Want to opt out of Government Registry? Read our Government Registry opt-out guide.
How to Opt Out of Lookupanyone
Lookupanyone’s search engine is powered by TruthFinder. To opt out of Lookupanyone, you need to opt out of TruthFinder. Opt out of Lookupanyone (via TruthFinder) in 12 steps.
1. Go to TruthFinder’s Privacy Center
Go to https://www.truthfinder.com/privacy-center/.
2. Click “View Public Data Tools”
Click the “View Public Data Tools” button.
3. Click “Manage My Suppression Rules”
The ‘Public Data Tools’ box will expand.
Click the “Manage My Suppression Rules” button.
4. Enter your email address
Enter your email address.
Click the checkbox to agree to the terms of use and privacy policy and receive emails about using the suppression tool.
Click the “Continue” button.
5. Click the email confirmation link
People Connect will send you an email to confirm your request.
Go to your email inbox.
Find the email from People Connect and click the “Verify Email” button.
Note: If you don’t see the email from People Connect, check your spam folder.
Note: The link will expire within 15 minutes.
6. Enter your date of birth
You will be redirected to a page asking you for your date of birth.
Select your date of birth.
Click the checkbox to verify that the birthdate you entered is correct. You cannot change the birthdate after this step.
Click the “Continue” button.
7. Enter your name
You will be redirected to a page asking for your legal name.
Enter your first, middle (optional), and last name.
Click the “Continue” button.
8. Select your record
On the next screen, you’ll see a list of one or more possible records.
Select the record that matches you.
Click “Continue.”
9. Select your verification method
Next, you’ll be prompted to select either an email address or phone number associated with your record to confirm your identity.
Select your verification method of choice.
Click “Request Verification Code.”
10. Enter the verification code
Enter the verification code you received.
Click “Submit Verification Code.”
11. Click “Continue”
On the next screen, click “Continue” to proceed to managing your records.
12. Hide your profile
Next, you’ll be able to change your identity’s visibility from “Displayed” to “Suppressed.” Do so and click “Save”.
After you click “Save,” the site will process, but you won’t receive an additional confirmation beyond “Suppressed” remaining in the “Desired Behavior” field.
What Happens After You Opt Out of Lookupanyone?
After you opt out of Lookupanyone via TruthFinder, your personal information will no longer show up when someone searches for your name through Lookupanyone or TruthFinder (or any of their sister sites).
However, some people search sites republish people’s personal data when they come across more of it as time goes on, even if they previously opted out. It’s a good idea to recheck these sites periodically to ensure your data was not relisted. If it was, you’ll need to opt out again.
As an alternative to manual opt outs, you can subscribe to a data broker removal service such as DeleteMe. Our privacy experts will opt you out of people search sites on your behalf.
Lookupanyone Opt Outs FAQs
Here are some common questions that people have about Lookupanyone.
Is Lookupanyone com legit?
Yes, Lookupanyone is legit in that it actually shows you people’s personal information, though it does so through another people search site (TruthFinder). However, as is the case with pretty much all people search sites, the accuracy of the data can vary significantly.
What happened to Lookupanyone?
Nothing – Lookupanyone still exists and continues to provide people lookup services (via another people search site).
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