Big Brother is watching you...
Since Obama initiated his mis-named spy plan called "The Patriot Act," which was supposed to be limited to terrorists, but was expanded to include all US citizens [in other words, it was unlawful], your privacy and mine has been like an open-faced sandwich. Companies have cropped up and copied our data and published it so criminals can use it.
It is time to opt-out of all of the folowing companies that lump your private data in with your zodiac, age and past residences, and sex offenders that may live in your area [I am not kidding]. On top of publishing your private information, they have affiliate programs--people who are paid to spam you with new offers. These affiliates are in Russia, UK, even China. Respond by filing an FCC complaint, as I have done, with each of these.
None of the following may be used for credit checks, background checks, renting a home, or hiring purposes. All of their sites say so in the disclaimer. There is no viable reason why they should exist.
It is time to opt-out of all of the folowing companies that lump your private data in with your zodiac, age and past residences, and sex offenders that may live in your area [I am not kidding]. On top of publishing your private information, they have affiliate programs--people who are paid to spam you with new offers. These affiliates are in Russia, UK, even China. Respond by filing an FCC complaint, as I have done, with each of these.
None of the following may be used for credit checks, background checks, renting a home, or hiring purposes. All of their sites say so in the disclaimer. There is no viable reason why they should exist.
- CheckPeople: https://www.checkpeople.com/opt-out.
- Truthfinder: https://www.truthfinder.com/opt-out/
- Spyfly: https://www.spyfly.com/help-center/remove-info
- Instant Checkmate: https://www.instantcheckmate.com/opt-out/
- Spokeo/aka People Search: https://www.spokeo.com/optout
- Intelius: http://intelius.com/optout
- Been Verified: https://www.beenverified.com/app/optout/search
- People Finders: https://www.peoplefinders.com/manage