How to Remove Yourself From Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate and US Search (PeopleConnect) (Free, 2026)

Updated 2026-10-18 · Prices and policies checked 2026-10-18 · Steps from the site’s official instructions

The steps below follow PeopleConnect’s own opt-out instructions as published on 2026-10-18. We haven’t walked through the form ourselves, and sites change their forms, so follow what you see on screen.

PeopleConnect
CostFree
Time to take effectnot stated
Official pageOpen the opt-out page

Steps

  1. Open the PeopleConnect Suppression Center and enter your email. Click the verification link it sends.
  2. Enter the details it asks for so it can find your Background Report.
  3. Choose to suppress the report. This covers name searches on TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, Intelius and US Search together.
  4. Note what it doesn’t cover: phone, address or email reports, and Classmates.com. Contact [email protected] if your data still appears.
Opting out of one site doesn’t remove you from others, and records can return when the site buys fresh data. Check back every few months. More free guides · Compare paid services

FAQ

Is the PeopleConnect opt-out free?

Free.

How long does a PeopleConnect removal take?

not stated.

Sources

  1. PeopleConnect Suppression Center (FAQ on the same page) (checked 2026-10-18)