FastBackgroundCheck Opt Out & Data Removal
The FastBackgroundCheck opt-out procedure is quick and easy. Locate the correct listing under your name, ensure you don’t miss any duplicate profiles, and submit a removal request in just a few clicks.
FastBackgroundCheck will add your information back to the site as it continues to scrape personal data from the internet. Remember to check regularly and repeat the opt-out process as needed.
Opt-out process: 5 – 10 minutes
Removal Requirements: Email
Updated: June 10, 2024
How to opt out of FastBackgroundCheck and remove your info
Continue reading below for more detailed instructions and screenshots.
We’ve written around 85 data broker opt-out guides to make manual data removal easy. Check them out!
Step-by-step FastBackgroundCheck opt-out guide
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Go to https://www.fastbackgroundcheck.com/ and access the opt-out page
Go to https://www.fastbackgroundcheck.com/, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and click the “do not sell my personal information” link.
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Start the data removal process
Enter your email, complete the “I’m not a robot” CAPTCHA challenge, tick the “agreement” box, and click “begin removal process.” The removal process won’t work if you skip this step.
TIP: Use a masked or throwaway email address to protect your privacy.
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Find your listing
Enter your full name, city, and state, and click “FastBackgroundCheck” to search for your listing.
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Open your listing
Once you find the right listing, click “free public records” to open your profile. Be careful to avoid search results sponsored by other people search sites. They will display “search” buttons instead.
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Submit your removal request
Click the “remove my record” button to submit your opt-out request.
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Verify your opt-out request
You will receive an email to verify the opt-out request. Open the email and click the button to complete the removal process. If the verification email isn’t in your inbox, check your spam folder.
Continue your data removal journey
Congratulations! In just 5 easy steps, you’ve opted out of FastBackgroundCheck. They should take down your data within 24 hours. But this is just one step in the data removal journey!
There are likely hundreds of other sites like FastBackgroundCheck that collect your personal info. We recommend you opt out from them all if you want to keep your personal information private and protect yourself from the associated risks.
You can find out which websites have your data by researching people search sites that operate in your area or looking up your name using popular search engines like Google. Once you find them, you can opt out of each one individually.
You can use our other opt-out guides below to help you along the way. Or if you want to skip the hassle altogether, you can subscribe to Incogni and let us remove your personal information from dozens of data brokers at a time automatically.
Alternative FastBackgroundCheck opt-out method
If the FastBackgroundCheck opt-out page doesn’t work for you, you can also send a removal request directly, by:
- Phone – (888) 747-4094
- Mail – 4845 Pearl East Cir., Ste. 118 Boulder, CO 80301-6112
- Contact form.
Make sure to include any information that can help the customer service representatives find your listing. This can include your full name, address, and contact information (all as it appears on your FastBackgroundCheck profile).
FAQ
What is FastBackgroundCheck?
FastBackgroundCheck is a people search, address search, and reverse phone number lookup site. The website provides FastBackgroundCheck users access to billions of records containing detailed personal information. FastBackgroundCheck is used to conduct background checks and offers both free and premium services.
The free service includes the following personal information:
– Name
– Age
– Phone number
– Email address
– Current and past addresses
– Information about associated people
– Social media profiles.
While the premium service offers additional information such as:
– Public records
– Criminal records
– Registered sex offender records
– Police records
– Court records
– Evictions and foreclosures
– Bankruptcies and liens
– Fines and speeding tickets
– Assets and properties
– Business records
– Professional licenses
– Marriage and divorce records.
The more personal data you have online, the greater the risk of cybercrime. People search sites like FastBackgroundCheck can leave you vulnerable to phishing, scams, identity theft, and online harassment, among other dangers.
This is why we always recommend that you remove as much of your personal data from the internet as possible.
How soon will FastBackgroundCheck remove my data after I submit an opt-out request?
FastBackgroundCheck should remove your personal data from their website within 24 hours of submitting your data-removal request. If you can still see your listing after this time, try clearing your cache. If the issue persists, we recommend you contact FastBackgroundCheck directly.
You can reach them by phone at (888) 747-4094 or use their contact form.
How long is the FastBackgroundCheck data removal process?
It should only take you around 5 – 10 minutes to complete the FastBackgroundCheck removal process.
Can FastBackgroundCheck get my data again after I opt out?
Yes, it is possible for FastBackgroundCheck to collect your information again after you have already opted out. This can happen especially when any significant data such as your name, address, or phone number has changed and they cannot match the new data to your old record.
To keep your data private, we recommend checking these websites again periodically, especially after making any of the changes above. While this can be time-consuming and tedious, we believe your privacy and security are well worth it!
If you don’t have the time to do this yourself, try our fully automated data removal service.
Where does FastBackgroundCheck get its data?
Like most data brokers, FastBackgroundCheck gets personal information by scraping the internet. They use public records, social media sites, businesses, and other data brokers as sources of information.
Related: How to deal with incorrect information on background check reports
Is FastbackgroundCheck legal?
Yes, FastBackgroundCheck is completely legal. However, it is not FCRA compliant. This means that the information on this website cannot be used for credit, employment, or tenancy screenings. It does, however, operate under data privacy laws such as the GDPR and CCPA.
Residents under the jurisdiction of these laws have the right to make websites like FastBackgroundCheck delete their personal information.
What other companies have my private data?
There are hundreds of data brokers in the US alone that collect personal data. You can find out which companies have your personal information with a quick online search. Enter your name in any popular search engine or research which data brokers are active in your area.
If you don’t have enough free time to do this yourself or are having trouble finding your data, try Incogni. We remove your information from the biggest data brokers automatically so you don’t have to.
