People Search Sites

What are people search sites?


People Search Sites are made by Data Brokers. Data Brokers are a business that aggregate information through what is public and buy and or sell the information to and from other organizations including, social media, and credit brokers.

How can people's search sites be used against you?


Data Brokers may include your full name, date of birth, and previous and current addresses listed in the information provided.

This may be used maliciously against a person by performing phishing emails within a company, or a personal attack including identity theft, and fraud.

How can you protect yourself from people's search sites?


  • Use a privacy browser

  • Clear cookies and don't accept them.

  • Use encrypted messaging software

  • Use VPN

  • Contact some of the data brokers listed and request to opt-out.

  • Avoid filling out any information or surveys online

  • DO NOT use full name on social media

  • Use an Alias if it does not require a government-issued ID.