FastPeopleSearch Opt-Out

FastPeopleSearch is a popular people search platform that compiles publicly available data into searchable profiles about individuals. These reports may include names, addresses, phone numbers, relatives, and other personal details sourced from public records and data brokers. While this information can be useful for reconnecting with people or verifying basic details, it also creates legitimate privacy concerns for individuals who do not want their personal data easily accessible online.

Choosing to opt out of FastPeopleSearch allows consumers to limit public exposure and reduce the risk of misuse, identity profiling, or unwanted contact. Removing your information from FastPeopleSearch does not erase public records themselves, but it does suppress your data from the site's internal search results. For anyone prioritizing online privacy and data control, completing the FastPeopleSearch opt-out process is an important first step.

What Does FastPeopleSearch.com Do?

FastPeopleSearch functions as a public access people search portal that compiles and displays aggregated reports built from publicly available databases, web beacons, and large-scale data indexing systems. Some profiles are generated directly by FastPeopleSearch, while others are simply located and surfaced through its search engine. As a result, users will typically see two categories of results. Records created and hosted by FastPeopleSearch itself and sponsored records that originate from external data brokers.

Sponsored records usually come from affiliate platforms with broader databases, such as TruthFinder, Spokeo, and BeenVerified. This distinction matters for two practical reasons. First, profile links only work correctly on the site where the record was created. Second, opting out of FastPeopleSearch does not remove your information from affiliate websites. Each platform requires a separate opt-out request. The sections below explain how to identify which records belong to FastPeopleSearch and outline the exact steps needed to remove your information from their search results.

Requirements to Remove Myself from FastPeopleSearch

The platform operates entirely through online opt-out requests and requires an email address for communication and confirmation. Because it does not rely on long-term historical verification, consumers can use alternative or masked email addresses without triggering extra identity checks. Using an alternate email when interacting with people search websites is a smart move. It reduces spam, limits future exposure of your primary contact details, and adds a basic layer of cybersecurity protection. This approach is especially useful when submitting privacy requests to data brokers like FastPeopleSearch.

Another important consideration is how browser data affects search results. Information stored in your browser, such as cached pages, history, or saved links, can influence what appears during a search. After submitting an opt-out request, it's recommended to clear your browser cache and delete any bookmarks or saved profile links. Clearing cached data helps display updated results, while removing old links reduces the chance of previously accessed records appearing to persist after removal.

Calling Redirects to the Online Form Below

A phone number is listed for FastPeopleSearch at 1-(617)-229-7889, but calling it does not lead to a live representative. Instead, callers encounter an automated system that addresses California residents only. This limitation exists because California consumers are protected by specific online privacy rights under state law, and the recorded menu is designed around those obligations.

After moving through the automated prompts, callers are ultimately redirected to the same online opt-out form referenced below. While the message explicitly mentions California residents, individuals outside California should still submit a privacy request. Even if the request is delayed, ignored, or denied, submitting it helps reduce data exposure and establishes a record of intent. These requests can also be repeated later, making the online form the most practical path forward regardless of location.

How to Opt-Out of FastPeopleSearch

There are two ways to request removal from FastPeopleSearch search results:

• "Email" the privacy team by using the Support Assistance form on the Contact Us page.

• Submit a privacy request through the in-browser online opt-out form.

Both options are free, take less than ten minutes to complete, and do not require creating an account. However, the "email" method requires collecting a specific profile URL. Without this URL, the FastPeopleSearch privacy team may be unable to identify the correct record, which can result in the request being rejected. The guide below explains how to obtain the required URL and complete each opt-out method successfully.

How to Procure Your Profile URL

Anyone seeking to remove or suppress their information from public searches must first obtain a profile URL. A profile URL is the unique web address assigned to an individual record. Without this exact link, FastPeopleSearch is unlikely to process an opt-out request, as it will not modify or remove information without a clearly identified record.

There are two ways to obtain a profile URL.

• Consumers who are comfortable interacting directly with FastPeopleSearch can run an internal search on the website.

• Those who prefer not to engage with the site can use an external search engine. Enter "Your Name + FastPeopleSearch" into the search bar to locate matching records. If results are broad, narrow them by adding a state or ZIP code.

For consumers choosing the internal search method, follow the steps below.

Step One

Open FastPeopleSearch.com in a new browser tab. Select the "Name" search option, then enter a full name and residential state. Click the teal "Free Search" button or press the Enter key to begin.

The results page displays two types of listings. Some records are published directly by FastPeopleSearch, while others appear as Sponsored Results. Sponsored listings are typically highlighted and redirect to affiliate websites. FastPeopleSearch only controls the records that appear outside the sponsored sections.

Step Two

Locate the record that most closely matches your actual information. Once identified, right-click the "View Free Details" button associated with the record and copy the link address. This copied URL can be pasted into the opt-out forms or contact requests outlined below.

"Email" the FastPeopleSearch Privacy Team

Consumers who want a referenceable paper trail may submit an opt-out request through the Contact Us page. Before starting, create or use an alternative email address to limit data exposure. Ensure the correct profile URL has already been copied, then open the Contact Us page in a new tab.

Step Three

Click the "Select a topic" drop-down menu and choose "How do I opt-out?" from the list.

Step Four

The page will refresh and display two options. One redirects users to the automated opt-out form, while the other presents a green "Contact Support" button. Click "Contact Support" to proceed with the privacy request.

Step Five

Complete the contact form by entering your full name, email address, copied profile URL, and a brief message requesting removal. After solving the CAPTCHA, click the green "Submit" button at the bottom of the form.

Once submitted, the page will refresh and return to the main Contact Us screen. Successful submissions typically display a temporary banner confirming that the privacy team will review and respond to the request.

Submit Your Privacy Request Online

For most users, this is the fastest and easiest way to remove information from FastPeopleSearch. The process is largely automated, requires no customer service assistance, and does not require a profile URL. To begin, open the FastPeopleSearch Removal Tool in a new browser tab.

Step One

Once the removal tool loads, review the short instructions displayed on the page. Enter an alternative email address in the provided field, then check the "this is me" verification box beneath it. Complete the CAPTCHA challenge and click the green "Begin Removal Process" button at the bottom of the page to proceed.

Step Two

The page will refresh and load a dedicated search tool. Enter the required details to locate your record. For most searches, a full name and ZIP code are sufficient. When ready, click the green "Free Search" button below the search fields.

Step Three

Review the list of results and locate the record that most closely matches your information. Click the large forest-green name associated with the record or select "View Free Details" beneath the listing to open the profile.

Step Four

When the profile page opens, a temporary feature will appear that is not visible during standard browsing. Look for the dark orange "Remove My Record" button. Confirm that the record belongs to you, then click the button to continue.

The page will refresh and instruct you to check your email for verification. This email contains a time-sensitive link that must be clicked within 24 hours to complete the removal request.

Step Five

Open the message sent from support@fastpeoplesearch.com. Inside the email, click the blue "Click here to remove [Name]" button.

After selecting the link, a new browser tab will open displaying a confirmation message indicating that the record has been successfully removed from FastPeopleSearch.

Return After Your FastPeopleSearch Opt-Out

Once your opt-out request has been accepted, wait at least seven days before returning to FastPeopleSearch. After this period, run a new search to verify the removal. If the opt-out was successful, the original record will no longer appear in FastPeopleSearch results. You may still see similar listings labeled as Sponsored Results, which originate from affiliate websites. As noted earlier, identifying the source of each record is essential, as opting out of FastPeopleSearch does not remove your information from other public-access databases.

FastPeopleSearch refreshes its data on a 12-month cycle. Records that exceed this timeframe are archived and removed from active searches, creating space for newly generated records based on the most current public information available. Because of this ongoing regeneration process, consumers concerned about long-term exposure should return at least once per year to repeat the opt-out process if a new record appears. This guide reflects the current opt-out procedures outlined in FastPeopleSearch's privacy policy (2025).