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Complete 411.com Opt Out Guide To Remove Your Personal Information


by Lindsay Pietroluongo September 19, 2024 Reputation Management Blog

A hand holds a magnifying glass over five resumes arranged in a row on a light blue background. The magnifying glass focuses on the middle resume, highlighting it with a white checkmark, indicating selection or approval.

This 411.com opt out request guide walks you through the process of finding your data on the people search site and requesting removal. 

Data brokers scrape the internet to gather public information about people, compile it into reports, and provide search results when a user looks for an individual online. Like many data broker sites, the 411.com people search website lets you look up an individual’s information using their name and location or their phone number.

A website titled "411COM" for people search and reverse phone lookup. It has fields for entering a name and location with a "Search" button below them. Text at the bottom reads, "Find contact information on yourself or anyone else." Easily opt-out options available via 411.com opt out.

When you search for a person on 411.com (and many other data brokers), search results may return a full report on that individual. The report may contain information such as:

  • First and last name
  • Age
  • City and state
  • Past home locations
  • Relatives

You’ll also be able to see that there’s additional information available, but you’ll need to upgrade to a paid plan to view details. Most data brokers do this, but the amount of information they first provide for free will vary.

A screenshot of a background check report from 411.com shows a person's age, location, and some previous locations. It lists available information including phone numbers, email addresses, addresses, and criminal records, with buttons to unlock a full report or opt out for privacy.

While data broker sites can be helpful if you’re trying to contact an old friend or a relative you’ve lost touch with, the personal information provided by data brokers can also be used for nefarious purposes.

If you want to take control of the private information that’s available about you online, it’s possible to request a 411.com opt out and remove your listing from the site.

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Step-by-Step 411.com Opt Out Request Process

411.com’s database is powered by Whitepages, so during this process, we’ll end up using a Whitepages opt-out tool to submit the request. Only some data brokers use other databases to power their search; many data brokers have their own databases that catalog your personal info.

1. Find your report on 411.com.

First, go to 411.com to search for your information online. Enter your name and location (city and state) into the search tool. Click Search when you’re done.

Screenshot of a people search tool interface. There are two fields, one labeled "Name" with an example entry "John Smith" (marked 1) and another labeled "Location" with an example entry "Chicago, IL" (marked 2). A "Search" button (marked 3) is below these fields. Easily manage your privacy with the 411.com opt out feature.

If you’re not able to find your information online that way, go back to the home page and click the Reverse Phone tab. Then, enter your phone number and click Search.

A screenshot of a people search webpage featuring a reverse phone lookup tool. There is a text box labeled "Phone Number" for entering numbers, with an example provided as (202) 456-1111. Below the text box is a "Search" button. Additional text reads, "Lookup phone numbers & find out more about who is calling you." Use 411.com opt out to protect your

2. Open up your report.

If you’re able to find your information on 411.com, click the View Full Report button on the right side of the result.

A webpage displays information including an age in the 30s, current residence in Fishkill, NY, and previous residences in West Warwick, RI, along with Somerset, MA. For privacy concerns or 411.com opt out options, click "View Full Report." Links for Phone, Current Address, and Email are also present.

Note that you may see multiple listings with your information. You’ll want to repeat this process for each listing you find on the site.

3. Go to the 411.com FAQ page.

Open up a new browser window and go to the 411.com home page again. Scroll to the bottom of the page. In the footer section, click the Help link.

A footer section of a website with links under four headings: "411," "Find," "Your 411," and "More." An arrow points to the "Help" link under the "Your 411" heading. Other links include Home, People Search, Phone Search, Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and more. Learn how to 411.com opt out for privacy.

4. Navigate to the opt out page.

Click the first FAQ, which says, ”How do I edit or remove a personal listing? This will open a new page for you in the Whitepages Help Center. About midway down the page, click the blue Opt-Out Site link.

A screenshot showing instructions for the 411.com opt-out service. The first step is highlighted with a red box and arrow, directing attention to a hyperlink labeled "Opt-Out Site." Steps 2 and 3 involve pasting the URL into a field and confirming the removal.

This will redirect you to the Whitepages opt out page.

4. Get the URL of your 411.com report.

Go back to the page with your full 411.com report. Copy the URL from the bar at the top of the page.

A web address bar displaying "https://www" with a large arrow cursor pointing at it. On the right side of the address bar, a magnifying glass icon indicates it as a search field. The monochrome image subtly hints at 411.com opt out options in an understated manner.

5. Paste the URL into the Whitepages tool.

Paste the URL into the Whitepages opt out tool. Click the blue Next button when you’re done.

An online opt-out form from Whitepages. It instructs users to copy and paste their profile URL in a text box marked as "1", then click the blue "Next" button labeled "2" to proceed. This form is step 1 of a 5-step process, similar to the 411.com opt-out procedure.

6. Check that the result is correct.

Double-check that your name and address auto-populate. If the information is correct, click the blue Remove Me button.

A user interface screen with the title "Is this the person you want to remove?" displayed. Blurred personal details are shown on the left. Instructions highlight "Verify information" (in red text) and a blue button below reads "Remove Me," identified as step 2 of 5 in the 411.com opt out process.

If you didn’t enter the URL correctly or you need to enter a new one, click the This is the wrong person link under the window.

Screenshot of a webpage asking, "Is this the person you want to remove?" with a blurred out name and address. Below it is a blue "Remove Me" button. At the bottom, there is a red-outlined sentence with a red arrow pointing to it that reads, "This is the wrong person. Take me back." Use 411.com opt out if needed.

7. Select a reason for the removal request.

Next, you’ll need to select a reason for submitting the removal request. Click the Select a reason dropdown menu.

Screenshot of a form step on 411.com opt out titled "Please tell us why you’d like your information removed" with a drop-down menu labeled "Select a reason" highlighted in red. Below the menu is an optional comment box and a "Next" button.

When you’re done, click the Next button. You can also leave extra information in the “Leave a comment” box, but it’s not necessary.

A webpage form titled "411.com opt out: Please tell us why you'd like your information removed." A dropdown menu is selected with the reason "I just want to keep my information private." Below is an optional comment box, a grey character counter at 0, and a blue "Next" button.

8. Verify your identity.

Whitepages requires you to verify your identity to move forward with the opt out request.

Enter your phone number, check the verification box, and then click the Call now to verify button.

A webpage prompts the user to verify their identity with a phone call. There is a text box to enter a phone number (1), a checkbox to affirm consent (2), and a blue button labeled "Call now to verify" (3). It states the user will receive a code via phone call, similar to features seen on 411.com's opt-out process.

The call will come immediately. A robotic voice will ask you to enter the four-digit verification code you see on your screen.

Screenshot of a verification code step. The code "4966" is displayed. Instructions mention that you will be called by the Whitepages robot to supply the code. Links for not receiving the call, reporting a wrong number, and 411.com opt out are below the instructions.

Shortly after entering the verification code, the call will be disconnected. The webpage you’re on will update to show this message:

Screenshot of an online form showing a 411.com opt-out request confirmation message in a green box at the top. Below, it says "Your verification code" followed by a code: 4966. Instructions about receiving a call or retrying the code entry are also displayed.

9. Check for your information on 411.com after 24 hours.

After at least one full day, you can check to see if your information has been removed from 411.com by running another search and looking through the search results page.

If it’s still showing up in search results on the site, you can either go through the removal process again or submit a ticket through their FAQ page.

A button labeled "View all FAQs" at the top. Below it, a red-outlined box with text "Need help? Create a support ticket" linked in blue and underlined like 411.com opt out links, with a red arrow pointing towards it.

Protect Your Information With ORM Experts

Removing your data from 411.com by using our opt out process is a good start, but there are hundreds of people search sites online. Your name, address, phone number and more can be on numerous sites, available with just a quick search.

A big part of controlling your online reputation is managing the data that’s out there about you.

If you want to protect your digital reputation and maintain a more private online presence, contact the experts at NetReputation today for help.

Call us at 844-461-3632 or fill out the form below for a free consultation.

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