Publicrecords.com Opt Out Guide

The website PublicRecords.com lets people look up background information on others. This can include various details like criminal records, contact information, social media accounts, police reports, mugshots, driving licenses, and information about vehicles. Some basic details, such as addresses, family members, and age, can be accessed for free. However, there’s an option to pay for a more thorough background check. While this service might seem useful, it can also expose you to risks like identity theft, unwanted calls, and scammers. Therefore, it's important to take steps to remove your information from these types of sites to protect your privacy online.

1. Navigate to https://www.intelius.com/privacy-center/

2. Select Public Data Tools and click Manage My Suppression Rules

3. Enter your email and agree to the terms of service

4. Navigate to your email and click the verification link

5. Then enter your data of birth, click the verification box and press Continue

6. Then enter your legal name, check the box confirming it and select Continue

7. Then select the profile that matches you and hit continue

8. Verify your identity using a phone number and then click continue

9. Finally select Suppressed in the desired behavior drop down and click save