To opt out of TruthFinder, go to suppression.peopleconnect.us, enter your email to verify, search for your record by name and address, then click Suppress. One request also removes you from InstantCheckmate, Intelius, and USSearch. The process takes 5–10 minutes and is free.
TruthFinder.com is a background-check and people-search site that compiles your name, addresses, phone numbers, criminal records, court records, and social media profiles from public records and third-party data sources. This guide walks you through the official, free removal process — verified working as of May 2026.
One opt-out covers 4 sites simultaneously
TruthFinder uses the PeopleConnect Suppression Center, which automatically removes you from all affiliated services:
Use a secondary or disposable email (not your main one) — TruthFinder records the email used to submit the suppression request. You do not need to create an account or pay anything.
TruthFinder is owned by PeopleConnect, which runs a shared suppression portal covering all four of their sites. This is the only official opt-out method — there is no direct removal form on TruthFinder.com itself.
Open a browser and go to https://suppression.peopleconnect.us/. You can also get there via TruthFinder's footer link labelled "Do Not Sell My Personal Information."
The portal requires email verification before it shows any search results. This is a one-time step. Enter your email, click Send Verification Email, then open the email and click the confirmation link.
Enter your email address on the portal and click Send Verification Email. Check your inbox (and spam folder) for a message from PeopleConnect, then click the link inside to verify.
Once verified, the tool asks for your identifying information to locate your record. You will see a list of matching profiles — find yours and select it.
Enter your first name, last name, current city, and state. The tool may also ask for your age or year of birth. Browse the results, find your profile, and click Suppress This Record.
Suppression is typically applied within a few hours, but TruthFinder recommends waiting up to 24 hours before checking. Clear your browser cache before verifying.
Wait 24 hours, then search your name on TruthFinder.com. Your report should no longer appear. Repeat the check on InstantCheckmate, Intelius, and USSearch as well — all four should be clear.
The suppression process takes 5–10 minutes to complete. Your record is typically removed within a few hours of submission, though TruthFinder advises waiting up to 24 hours before verifying.
Yes. One suppression request through the PeopleConnect Suppression Center removes you from four sites simultaneously: TruthFinder, InstantCheckmate, Intelius, and USSearch. These are all owned by PeopleConnect, Inc.
No. Suppression is not permanent. If new public records are created — such as a change of address, a new court filing, or updated voter registration — TruthFinder may re-populate your profile. Most privacy experts recommend rechecking every 3–6 months.
Yes — 100% free. You do not need to subscribe to TruthFinder or pay any fee to suppress your record. Be cautious of third-party services claiming to charge for this; the official portal is always free.
Try slight variations: use a nickname, maiden name, or a previous address. If still no results, your record may already be suppressed or may not exist in their database. You can also contact PeopleConnect support at [email protected] to request a manual search and removal.
No. The PeopleConnect Suppression Center only requires an email address for verification — you do not need to create or have a TruthFinder account to suppress your record.
PeopleConnect does not send a removal confirmation email. You'll need to manually verify by searching your name on TruthFinder.com after 24 hours. If the report no longer appears, the suppression was successful.
You've successfully submitted your suppression request to PeopleConnect. Your profile will be removed from TruthFinder, InstantCheckmate, Intelius, and USSearch within 24 hours.
You just removed yourself from 4 sites with one request. There are still 100+ other data brokers exposing your personal information — and they refresh constantly.
Doing this manually takes 200–300+ hours per year.
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