USA-People-Search.com is a people search data broker that collects and publishes personal information sourced from public records, government databases, and third-party sources. It allows anyone to look up detailed reports on individuals using just a name and general location.
Full name and aliases
Current and previous addresses
Phone numbers
Email addresses
Relatives and known associates
Criminal records
Court cases
Property ownership
Age and birthdate
Social media handles
Leaving your personal information public on data broker sites like this can lead to:
Identity theft
Harassment or stalking
Phishing and social engineering scams
Employment or housing discrimination
Loss of personal and family privacy
This guide exists to empower you to take back control of your online presence by removing your personal data from USA-People-Search.com and reducing your exposure to digital threats.
Time to Complete: 10-15 minutes
Information Required: Full name, city/state, and a valid email address
Verification Required: Yes - Email confirmation and CAPTCHA
Data Removal Timeline: Within 72 hours
VPN Required: No
Visit the Opt-Out Page: https://www.usa-people-search.com/manage
Enter a valid email address, agree to the terms and conditions, complete the CAPTCHA, and click on "Begin Removal Process."
Enter your first and last name, along with your city and state, then click "Search."
From the search results, locate your record and click on "View Details."
Click "Remove Record" and follow any additional prompts to confirm the removal.
Go to your email inbox or spam messages and click the link to remove your record.
Upon successful submission, a confirmation message will appear. Your information should be removed within approximately 72 hours.
Use a disposable or masked email to avoid future marketing or spam.
Your record may still appear in search engines (like Google) for a while. Request removal via Google's Outdated Content Tool.
Some brokers do not send final confirmation emails, so it's worth checking back manually in 7-30 days.
Profiles may reappear in future data updates. Revisit this process periodically.
If you're having trouble removing your information from USA-People-Search.com, consider using a professional privacy service like Privacy Bee, which can handle opt-out requests across hundreds of data brokers for you.