Intelius is one of the largest people-search platforms on the internet. It aggregates public records, social media data, and other sources to build detailed profiles that include your name, address, phone number, email, relatives, and more. If you have found your personal information on Intelius and want it removed, the opt-out process exists and it works. Here is how to do it.
Why Intelius Matters More Than You Think
Intelius is not just one site. It owns and operates several subsidiary people-search brands, including US Search, iSearch, and Zabasearch. When you opt out of Intelius, your removal should cascade to these related properties as well. This makes Intelius one of the highest-leverage opt-outs you can do because a single request can clean up your data across multiple sites.
Intelius profiles rank well on Google, especially for less common names. Even for common names, having an Intelius profile means anyone who searches for you and clicks through will find your address, phone number, and a list of your relatives. That is more information than most people are comfortable having publicly available.
The Opt-Out Process
Go to the Intelius opt-out page at intelius.com/opt-out. You will need to search for your record first to locate your specific profile. Once you find yourself, select your listing and submit the opt-out request. Intelius will send a confirmation email to the address you provide. Click the confirmation link to complete the process.
Processing typically takes up to 72 hours, though in our experience it is often faster. After the opt-out is processed, search for yourself on Intelius again to confirm the removal. Also check the subsidiary sites to make sure the cascade worked.
After Intelius
Removing yourself from Intelius is an important step, but it is just one piece of a larger puzzle. Your information likely appears on dozens of other people-search and data broker sites. We have written removal guides for BeenVerified, Whitepages, TruePeopleSearch, and FastPeopleSearch as well. For a comprehensive approach to removing personal data from the internet, working through all of these sites will give you the best results.
Re-Listing Prevention
One frustration with people-search opt-outs is that your information can reappear over time. These sites continuously scrape public records and other data sources, and new data imports can recreate your profile. Plan to re-check Intelius and the other major people-search sites every few months. If you find yourself re-listed, repeat the opt-out process. It is annoying, but each removal gets easier because you already know the steps.
If you have tried these steps and are still stuck, or if you just do not have the time, we can help. Book a consultation or book removal services and we will take it from here.