How does GhostVault stop spam calls?

Americans received 52.5 billion robocalls in 2025, according to the YouMail Robocall Index. Spam callers source phone numbers primarily from data broker sites that aggregate and sell personal information. GhostVault removes your phone number, home address, and personal details from 500+ data broker and people-search sites — cutting off the supply chain that feeds spam callers. Most users report a significant reduction in spam calls within 30–60 days of removal.

Can GhostVault prevent identity theft?

Yes. The FTC received 1.1 million identity theft reports in 2024, with total consumer fraud losses hitting $12.5 billion — a 25% increase over the prior year (FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024). Identity thieves routinely use data broker sites to obtain personal details — full name, address, phone number, relatives, and employment history — before committing fraud. GhostVault removes this data from 500+ broker sites and monitors for reappearance, materially reducing the personal information available to bad actors.

How long does it take to remove my information?

GhostVault's scan delivers results instantly — no waiting period. Automated CCPA deletion requests are sent to data brokers immediately upon subscription. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, brokers are legally required to process deletion requests within 45 days. In practice, most major brokers (Spokeo, Whitepages, BeenVerified) remove listings within 7–14 days. GhostVault monitors your listings continuously and re-submits removal requests whenever your data reappears.

Which data broker sites does GhostVault remove me from?

GhostVault targets 500+ data broker and people-search sites — more than double the coverage of most competitors. This includes all major brokers: Spokeo, Whitepages, BeenVerified, TruePeopleSearch, Intelius, Radaris, PeopleFinders, MyLife, FastPeopleSearch, Nuwber, PeopleLooker, and hundreds of smaller aggregators and resellers. The global data broker market was valued at approximately $277–$303 billion in 2024, according to multiple industry research firms including Grand View Research and ResearchAndMarkets, making comprehensive removal coverage essential.

Is the scan really free?

Yes. GhostVault's exposure scan is completely free — no credit card, no account required. The scan checks your name against 500+ data broker databases and returns a detailed report showing exactly which sites have your phone number, home address, relatives, and other personal information. Paid removal starts at $3.99/month, making GhostVault the most affordable full-coverage data removal service available in 2026.

How much does GhostVault cost?

GhostVault costs $3.99/month on a monthly plan, or $39/year ($3.25/month) on the annual plan. This makes it the lowest-priced comprehensive data removal service in the market — cheaper than Incogni ($6.49/month annual), OneRep ($8.33/month annual), DeleteMe ($10.75/month annual), and PrivacyDuck ($8.25/month annual). All plans include unlimited removal requests, continuous monitoring, and breach alerts.

Is US Search opt-out free?

Yes. US Search provides a free opt-out process through their website. You do not need to purchase a subscription or create an account to request removal of your data.

How long does US Search take to remove your record?

US Search typically removes records within 24–72 hours of a verified opt-out request.

US Search is operated by PeopleConnect, the same company that owns TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, and Intelius. Opting out of US Search does not automatically remove you from TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, or Intelius — each requires a separate opt-out.

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US Search Opt Out: Remove Yourself From USSearch.com (2026)

February 22, 20265 min read

US Search is run by PeopleConnect, the same company behind TruthFinder and Instant Checkmate. It sells background reports with the usual contents: addresses, criminal records, contact info. Because these sites share data pipelines but run separate opt-out systems, removing yourself from one doesn't touch the others. You have to do each one individually.

What US Search Shows About You

Full name, age, and date of birth
Current and previous addresses
Phone numbers
Relatives and household members
Criminal and arrest records
Court records
Property records
Email addresses

How to Opt Out of US Search: Step-by-Step

1Go to ussearch.com/app/optout in your browser.
2Enter your first name, last name, city, and state.
3Click "Search" to find your listing.
4Locate your record in the results and click on it.
5Review the profile to confirm it is yours.
6Click the "Opt Out" button on your profile page.
7Enter your email address (we recommend using a secondary address).
8Click "Send Opt Out Request".
9Check your inbox for a verification email and click the confirmation link.

Difficulty & Timeline

Difficulty: EasyTime: ~5 minutesRemoval timeline: 24–72 hours

US Search and the PeopleConnect Family

PeopleConnect runs multiple background check sites from the same data but treats each opt-out separately. Removing yourself from US Search leaves your TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, and Intelius profiles intact. Each one needs its own request.

US Search is one of 500+ data brokers with your info

GhostVault removes you from all of them — including the entire PeopleConnect family — at once.

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What US Search Shows About You

How to Opt Out of US Search: Step-by-Step

Difficulty & Timeline

US Search and the PeopleConnect Family

US Search is one of 500+ data brokers with your info

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