How to Use the PeopleConnect Suppression Center to Remove Your Info

To use the PeopleConnect Suppression Center, go to suppression.peopleconnect.us, verify your email address, enter your full legal name and date of birth, find your record, and set its visibility to Suppressed. One free request hides your listing across TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, Intelius, US Search, and the rest of the PeopleConnect network.

That single portal is the reason this guide matters. Most people-search sites force you through a separate opt-out on every site they own. PeopleConnect consolidated everything into one system, which sounds convenient until you actually try it. The verification links expire fast, one wrong click can restart the process, and your date of birth gets permanently locked to the account. This guide walks you through it without the missteps.

What is the PeopleConnect Suppression Center?

The PeopleConnect Suppression Center is the official opt-out portal for PeopleConnect Holdings, the parent company behind a network of people-search and background-check brands. Instead of deleting your data, it lets you mark your record as "Suppressed," which hides it from search results across every site the company operates.

The distinction between suppression and deletion matters. Your data stays in PeopleConnect's database. The company simply stops displaying it. That is standard practice across the industry, but it explains why records sometimes resurface after a source refresh, which we cover further down.

Which sites does the Suppression Center cover?

One confirmed suppression request covers your listing across the PeopleConnect network, which includes nearly 20 properties. The ones you are most likely to find yourself on:

• TruthFinder
• Instant Checkmate
• Intelius
• US Search
• ZabaSearch
• Classmates

The catch: coverage ends at PeopleConnect's walls. Spokeo, Whitepages, Radaris, BeenVerified, and hundreds of other people-search companies run their own databases. Suppressing your PeopleConnect record does nothing on those sites.

What do PeopleConnect sites expose about you?

A typical profile on TruthFinder or Intelius bundles your full name and aliases, age and date of birth, current and past addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, relatives and associates, social media profiles, and court, arrest, and criminal records where available. Subscribers pay a monthly fee to pull unlimited reports on anyone, which means an ex, a stalker, or a scammer can assemble a detailed picture of your life for a few dollars.

How do I opt out through the PeopleConnect Suppression Center?

Set aside about 10 to 15 minutes and stay near your email inbox. The steps below reflect the live flow as of July 2026:

1. Go to suppression.peopleconnect.us. You can also reach it from the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer of any PeopleConnect site, then "Manage My Suppression Rules."
2. Enter your email address, review the terms, and submit.
3. Open your inbox and find the message from no-reply@verifications.peopleconnect.us. Click the verification link right away. These links expire quickly, typically within about 15 minutes, so do not let the email sit.
4. Enter your full legal name and date of birth. Important: your date of birth locks to the account permanently once entered, so type it carefully.
5. The system searches for records matching your identity. Some matches may trigger an extra verification code sent by email or SMS.
6. Review the results and select the record that is actually you. Check the addresses and relatives listed to confirm.
7. Open the visibility or desired behavior dropdown on your record and set it to Suppressed.
8. Save your changes and keep the confirmation for your records.

If no record comes up, search again with a maiden name, a nickname, or a previous address. Older location data often matches better than your current one. If the portal crashes or fails to save, repeat the flow or email privacy@peopleconnect.us.

Is PeopleConnect legit or a scam?

PeopleConnect is a real company, but its track record should make you cautious. In 2023, the FTC ordered its TruthFinder and Instant Checkmate brands to pay 5.8 million dollars over charges that they deceived consumers about criminal records and violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act. According to the FTC complaint, the sites sent marketing messages implying people had criminal or arrest records when the underlying record was sometimes just a traffic ticket, and their "Remove" button only hid disputed information from the customer who clicked it, not from anyone else searching the same person.

So the suppression portal itself is legitimate and safe to use. The business behind it is exactly why you want your record suppressed.

How long does PeopleConnect suppression take?

The request itself is processed immediately once you save it, but the change can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to propagate across every site in the network. Check TruthFinder, Intelius, and Instant Checkmate after two to three weeks to confirm your listing is gone.

Does PeopleConnect put my info back?

It can. Suppression hides the record that existed at the time of your request. When PeopleConnect ingests fresh public records, a new listing built from the new data can appear and it will not automatically inherit your suppression. This is the core weakness of every one-time opt-out, and it is why testing by Consumer Reports found such a gap between methods: automated tools and do-it-yourself requests wiped out only around 27 percent of exposed listings, while removals handled by actual humans who follow up and re-file hit roughly 70 percent.

Set a reminder to recheck the PeopleConnect sites every three to six months, or hand the monitoring to a service that does it for you.

Can I remove my family from PeopleConnect?

Not directly through your own account. The Suppression Center verifies one identity per email and date of birth, so each adult family member needs to run the flow themselves with their own email. An authorized agent can submit on someone's behalf, but PeopleConnect may demand extra proof before processing, so the self-service route is usually faster.

Is it safe to use the Suppression Center?

Yes, with one caveat. You do have to hand over your name, email, and date of birth to the very company you are trying to hide from. That feels backwards, but it is how the portal confirms it is suppressing the right person's record, and the information you provide is data PeopleConnect almost certainly holds already. Use a dedicated or masked email if giving them your main address bothers you.

How did PeopleConnect get my info?

PeopleConnect aggregates public records and commercial data: county court filings, property deeds, voter rolls, marriage and divorce records, and data purchased from other brokers. You never gave it anything. It assembled your profile from sources that were technically public but scattered, then made the whole picture searchable in one place. Our guide on how data brokers get your information breaks down the full supply chain.

Is PeopleConnect removal free?

Yes. The Suppression Center is completely free. You never need a TruthFinder or Intelius subscription to suppress your record, and any site or service claiming PeopleConnect charges for opt-outs is wrong. The only real cost is your time, especially if you monitor and re-file when records resurface.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a PeopleConnect account or login to opt out?

No paid account is needed. The email you verify at suppression.peopleconnect.us effectively becomes your suppression login, which you can return to later to review or update your settings.

Is there a phone number for PeopleConnect opt-outs?

Yes. You can reach PeopleConnect's privacy team at 888-245-1655 or privacy@peopleconnect.us if the portal fails or you need help locating your record.

What if the Suppression Center cannot find my record?

Retry with previous addresses, maiden names, or common misspellings of your name. If nothing surfaces, your record may not exist in the network right now, but new data feeds can create one later, so recheck periodically.

Does the Suppression Center work outside the US?

The portal is built for US residents. If you live abroad but have US records, the flow generally still works, though PeopleConnect may ask which legal route applies to you.

Does suppressing my record delete my data?

No. Suppression hides your record from search results across PeopleConnect sites, but the underlying data remains in the company's systems. That is why monitoring matters more than any single opt-out.