How to remove yourself from CyberBackgroundChecks
What they publish
Name, DOB, current/previous addresses with residence map, phone numbers, emails, relatives/associates, public records, criminal-record indicators, business records/assets
Removing yourself, step by step
0 of 6 done- Go to https://www.cyberbackgroundchecks.com/removal (or footer "Do Not Sell My Personal Information").
- Enter a disposable email, complete the CAPTCHA, submit.
- Click the link in the verification email.
- Search for your record (name, city, state), open "View Details".
- Click "Remove My Record", complete the second CAPTCHA, and submit.
- Recheck after 72 hours.
Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.
How they confirm it
email link + CAPTCHA (CAPTCHA appears on both the initial and final forms)
If they ignore you
Resubmit; site contact form; state privacy deletion request; AG/FTC complaint
Re-listing risk for this site: Continuously updated database; reappearance possible — recheck periodically
Common questions
How do I remove myself from CyberBackgroundChecks?
Use CyberBackgroundChecks's opt-out page (cyberbackgroundchecks.com/removal). The guide above lists 6 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.
How long does CyberBackgroundChecks take to remove my information?
~24–72 hours. That is what our research recorded; the site may take longer.
Do I have to solve a CAPTCHA to opt out of CyberBackgroundChecks?
Their opt-out form has a CAPTCHA, so you complete it yourself.
Will my information come back on CyberBackgroundChecks?
Continuously updated database; reappearance possible — recheck periodically. Check again in about 60 days.