Periodically I search for my name on the internet. I can't clearly remember, but I'm pretty sure I took the appropriate measures to prevent my private information from being sold years ago. So I was surprised and angered when I found it all openly listed for free.
A few days ago I googled (yes, google.com. DDG didn't return the website for me) my name and the 3rd-4th result was fastpeoplesearch.com with ALL of my previous addresses, past phone numbers, past roommates, an old email address, and all of my immediate family members. I don't own property, so only a handful of companies I interact with could be selling all this info.
I changed phone numbers 5 years ago and my current number isn't listed, but my current address is (over a year here). No utilities are in my name. This is so frustrating.
How can I put an end to this permanently?
Anyways, if you have ever ordered one of your free credit reports, some of the security questions are your past addresses. I think other soft ID verifications use this info to IIRC, but its been awhile.
If you find your name on fastpeoplesearch.com, scroll down to the bottom and click "Do not sell my personal information" and follow the instructions.
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