FastPeopleSearch Opt-Out Guide: Remove Your Personal Information

What You Need to Know

Time required: 5-10 minutes
Cost: Free
Processing time: 72 hours
Verification: Email verification required
Multiple profiles: Up to 5 opt-outs per email address
Re-check in: 90 days (data may reappear)

What Is FastPeopleSearch?

FastPeopleSearch is a free people search site that gives away basic personal information and charges for detailed reports. Because it's free, it gets heavy traffic from people casually looking up others - making your exposed data highly visible.

Your FastPeopleSearch profile might include:

Full name and aliases: Including maiden names and nicknames
Current and past addresses: Sometimes going back many years
Phone numbers: Mobile and landline, current and historical
Email addresses: Any publicly associated with your name
Age and date of birth: Often prominently displayed
Relatives and associates: Names of people connected to you
Neighbors: People who lived near your addresses

Hidden Opt-Out Page

FastPeopleSearch doesn't link to their opt-out page from their homepage. They intentionally make it difficult to find. This guide gives you the direct link.

Step-by-Step Opt-Out Process

Step 1: Go to the Hidden Removal Page

Navigate directly to the opt-out page:

fastpeoplesearch.com/removal

You won't find a link to this page anywhere on their main site - they don't want you to find it.

Step 2: Begin the Removal Process

Enter your email address
Read and check the box to agree to their terms and conditions
Complete the "I'm not a robot" CAPTCHA
Click "Begin Removal Process"

Use a Throwaway Email

Create a separate email address for data broker opt-outs. Data brokers often add opt-out requesters to new databases. Don't give them your primary email. Consider ProtonMail or a disposable email service.

Step 3: Search for Your Profile

Enter your full name
Enter your city and state
Click "Free Search"

FastPeopleSearch will display a list of matching profiles.

Step 4: Find and View Your Profile

Scan through the results to find your listing
Match by age, city, and any relatives shown
Click "View Free Details" on your profile

Step 5: Request Removal

On your profile page, click "Remove My Record"
You'll see a confirmation that a verification email has been sent

Step 6: Verify via Email

Check your inbox for an email from FastPeopleSearch
If not in inbox, check spam/junk folders
Click the button that says "Click here to remove [Your Name]"
You'll see confirmation that your profile will be removed within 72 hours

Step 7: Verify Removal

After 72 hours (3 days), search for yourself on FastPeopleSearch again to confirm your profile is gone.

Multiple Profiles

If you find several listings with your information (different addresses, phone numbers, etc.), you'll need to repeat the process for each one.

Good news: You can submit up to 5 opt-out requests from the same email address, so you can handle multiple profiles in one session.

Alternative Methods

By Phone

Call FastPeopleSearch at (617) 229-7889 and request removal of your personal information. Be prepared to verify your identity.

By Mail

Send a written request to:

FastPeopleSearch
PO BOX 55071
Boston, MA 02205-5071

Include in your letter:

Full name
Date of birth
Current and previous addresses
URL of your listing (if you have it)
Clear statement requesting removal

California Residents: CCPA Rights

California residents can add legal weight to their request. Include this language:

"Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.105, I am exercising my right to deletion. Please delete all personal information you have collected about me and confirm deletion within 45 days as required by law."

Your Data Will Return

FastPeopleSearch regularly refreshes their database from public records and other data sources. Even after successful removal, your information can reappear.

Set a calendar reminder: Re-check FastPeopleSearch every 90 days. If your profile reappears, go through the opt-out process again.

This is an ongoing battle, not a permanent solution.

Troubleshooting

Can't Find Your Profile

Try different name variations (maiden name, middle name, nicknames)
Search with previous cities/states you've lived in
Try searching with just first name and state (broader search)

Verification Email Never Arrived

Check spam/junk folders thoroughly
Wait 15 minutes and check again
Try submitting with a different email address
Contact them by phone: (617) 229-7889

Profile Still Visible After 72 Hours

Clear browser cache and cookies
Check from an incognito/private browser window
Try from a different device or network
Contact them by phone to follow up

"Maximum Requests" Error

If you've already submitted 5 opt-outs from one email, you'll need to use a different email address for additional requests.

Removing from Google Search Results

After FastPeopleSearch removes your profile, it may still appear in Google results due to caching:

Verify your profile is actually removed from FastPeopleSearch
Go to Google's Remove Outdated Content tool
Submit the URL of your old FastPeopleSearch profile
Google will remove it from search results within days to weeks

Consider Automated Removal

If manual removal across multiple sites feels overwhelming, automated services handle FastPeopleSearch and hundreds of other data brokers:

Optery - Top performer in Consumer Reports testing, free tier for DIY
Incogni - Automated CCPA/GDPR requests, handles 180+ brokers
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See our comprehensive data broker opt-out guide for detailed service comparisons.