How to remove yourself from PeopleByName
What they publish
Name, age, current/past addresses, phone numbers (reverse phone lookup), associated people
Removing yourself, step by step
0 of 6 done- Search yourself on peoplebyname.com (name or phone) and open your listing.
- Note the Record ID shown in the top-right corner of the listing (or copy the listing URL).
- Enter full name, disposable email, and the Record ID.
- Complete the CAPTCHA and submit.
- Recheck after 24 hours; repeat per record (each phone/address entry can be a separate record).
Tap a step to tick it off. Progress is saved in this browser only.
How they confirm it
CAPTCHA only ("I'm not a robot"); no email confirmation link reported (email address is a form field)
If they ignore you
Resubmit; site contact email; state privacy deletion request; AG/FTC complaint
Re-listing risk for this site: Records "respawn" over time as new data loads; recheck in a few months
Common questions
How do I remove myself from PeopleByName?
Use PeopleByName's opt-out page (peoplebyname.com/remove.php). The guide above lists 6 steps, and this page writes the removal request for you to send from your own email.
How long does PeopleByName take to remove my information?
within 24 hours. That is what our research recorded; the site may take longer.
Do I have to solve a CAPTCHA to opt out of PeopleByName?
Their opt-out form has a CAPTCHA, so you complete it yourself.
Will my information come back on PeopleByName?
Records "respawn" over time as new data loads; recheck in a few months. Check again in about 60 days.