How to Remove Yourself from CallTruth

Your phone rings with an unknown number. You answer, and the person on the other end knows your name, address, phone number, and even details about your property. How did they get this information? There's a good chance it came from CallTruth, a reverse phone lookup service that aggregates personal data from hundreds of sources and makes it searchable to anyone willing to pay a small fee. If you've ever wondered why telemarketers, scammers, and unwanted callers seem to know so much about you, data brokers like CallTruth are a major part of the equation.

The good news is that you have the right to remove your information from CallTruth's database. The bad news? The process isn't exactly straightforward, and even after successful removal, your data may reappear if you don't take preventive measures. In this comprehensive guide, I'll walk you through exactly how to remove yourself from CallTruth, what information they collect, how long the process takes, and how to keep your data from being re-listed.

What is CallTruth and Why Your Data is There

CallTruth is a people search and reverse phone lookup service that compiles personal information from public records, commercial data sources, and other data brokers. When someone searches for a phone number on CallTruth, they can potentially access a detailed profile that includes:

• Full name and aliases
• Current and previous addresses
• Phone numbers (landline and mobile)
• Email addresses
• Age and date of birth
• Relatives and associates
• Property records
• Court records and criminal history
• Social media profiles

CallTruth operates in the same ecosystem as dozens of other data brokers like Whitepages, Spokeo, and BeenVerified. These companies purchase bulk data from various sources—voter registration databases, property records, business filings, marketing lists, and even other data brokers—then aggregate it into searchable profiles they sell access to.

Why is your data on CallTruth specifically? You didn't sign up for an account or give them permission. Instead, they collected your information through perfectly legal (though ethically questionable) means. Every time you register to vote, buy a house, get a business license, or appear in court records, that information becomes part of the public record. Data brokers scrape these public sources continuously, combine them with commercially available data, and create comprehensive profiles.

The result is a detailed digital dossier that's available to anyone—legitimate businesses conducting background checks, potential employers, nosy neighbors, stalkers, identity thieves, and scammers. According to the Federal Trade Commission, data brokers maintain files on virtually every U.S. consumer, and most people have no idea how extensive these profiles are until they see them.

Step-by-Step CallTruth Removal Process

Removing your information from CallTruth requires following their opt-out procedure. Unlike some data brokers that make removal deliberately difficult, CallTruth does provide a removal mechanism—though it's not prominently advertised. Here's the exact process:

Step 1: Locate Your CallTruth Profile

Before you can request removal, you need to find your listing. Navigate to the CallTruth website and use their search function to locate your profile:

• Go to calltruth.com
• Enter your phone number in the search box
• Review the search results to find your listing
• Click on your profile to view the full details

Important note: You may have multiple listings if you've had different phone numbers or lived at multiple addresses. You'll need to identify all profiles associated with you to ensure complete removal.

Take screenshots of each profile you find, including the URL. You'll need this information for the removal request, and it provides documentation in case you need to follow up.

Step 2: Access the CallTruth Opt-Out Page

CallTruth's opt-out process isn't linked from their main navigation, which is typical for data brokers. You need to access it directly:

• Navigate to the CallTruth opt-out page (typically found in their privacy policy or terms of service)
• Look for language about "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" or "Opt-Out Request"
• Some data broker sites require you to search for "privacy" or "CCPA" in the footer

If CallTruth has changed their website structure and you cannot locate the opt-out page, check their Privacy Policy page—California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) compliance requires they provide a clear mechanism for opt-out requests.

Step 3: Submit Your Removal Request

Once you've located the opt-out mechanism, follow these steps:

• Provide required information: You'll typically need to enter:

- Full name (as it appears on the listing)

- Address

- Phone number

- Email address (for confirmation)

• Verify your identity: Many data brokers require identity verification to prevent malicious removals. This might involve:

- Email verification (clicking a link sent to your email)

- Phone verification (receiving a code via text)

- Answering knowledge-based authentication questions

• Submit the request: Click the submit or opt-out button to process your request

• Save confirmation: Take a screenshot of the confirmation page and save any confirmation email you receive

Step 4: Complete Email Verification

Most data brokers, including CallTruth, send a verification email to confirm you're the person requesting removal. This prevents someone from maliciously removing another person's information.

• Check your inbox for an email from CallTruth (check spam/junk folders)
• Open the email and click the verification link within the specified timeframe (usually 24-72 hours)
• You should see a confirmation page indicating your opt-out request is being processed

If you don't receive the verification email: Check your spam folder first. If it's not there, you may need to resubmit your request or contact CallTruth's customer support directly.

What Information CallTruth Collects

Understanding exactly what data CallTruth collects helps you appreciate the privacy implications and why removal matters. CallTruth aggregates information from multiple categories:

Public Records Data:

• Voter registration files (name, address, age, party affiliation)
• Property records (ownership, purchase price, property tax information)
• Court records (civil suits, criminal records, bankruptcies, liens)
• Professional licenses (business registrations, professional certifications)
• Marriage and divorce records

Commercial Data Sources:

• Marketing databases (purchased from retailers, surveys, warranty registrations)
• Magazine subscriptions and catalog orders
• Contest entries and sweepstakes
• Credit header information (non-financial data from credit reports)

Digital Footprints:

• Social media profiles (publicly available information)
• Online directories and business listings
• Website registrations and domain ownership records
• Data from other data brokers (they buy and sell data among themselves)

Telecommunications Data:

• Phone number registrations
• Carrier information
• Number type (landline, mobile, VoIP)
• Caller ID information

The aggregation of these seemingly innocuous data points creates a surprisingly detailed profile. Individually, each piece of information might seem harmless—but combined, they paint a comprehensive picture that can be exploited by bad actors.

According to research from the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), the average data broker profile contains hundreds of data points per individual, and the industry generates billions in annual revenue selling access to this information.

How Long CallTruth Removal Takes

The timeline for CallTruth removal varies, but here's what you can typically expect:

Initial Processing: 24-72 hours

After you verify your email, CallTruth should begin processing your opt-out request. This initial phase involves validating your request and flagging your profile for removal.

Complete Removal: 7-10 business days

Full removal from CallTruth's database typically takes one to two weeks. During this period, your profile should become inaccessible through their search function.

Search Engine Deindexing: 4-12 weeks

Even after CallTruth removes your profile, cached versions may still appear in Google, Bing, and other search engines. Search engines need time to recrawl the site and update their indexes. You can potentially speed this up by requesting URL removal through Google Search Console, but this requires technical knowledge.

Important considerations:

• Removal isn't always permanent: CallTruth may re-add your information if they receive updated data from their sources. This is why many people find their information reappearing months after successful removal.

• No legal obligation for speed: Unlike some states with specific data privacy laws, most data brokers have no legal requirement to remove data within a specific timeframe unless you're in California (CCPA), Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), or Utah (UCPA). These laws generally require responses within 45 days.

• Verification delays: If there are issues with identity verification, the process can take significantly longer. Make sure you respond promptly to any verification emails.

How to Verify CallTruth Removal

After the stated removal period has passed, you need to verify that your information is actually gone. Data brokers don't always follow through completely, and technical issues can prevent successful removal.

Verification Steps:

1. Direct Site Search

Return to calltruth.com and search for your information again using:

• Your phone number
• Your full name and city
• Previous addresses
• Alternative name spellings or aliases

If your profile still appears, note the date and take screenshots. You may need to resubmit your removal request or escalate to customer support.

2. Search Engine Check

Use Google and other search engines to search for:

• `"your name" site:calltruth.com`
• `"your phone number" site:calltruth.com`
• `"your address" site:calltruth.com`

This searches specifically for your information on the CallTruth domain. Remember that cached results may persist even after removal, but clicking through should show the page no longer exists.

3. Incognito/Private Browsing

Always verify removal using an incognito or private browsing window. This ensures you're not seeing cached results from your previous searches.

4. Different Devices and Networks

For thorough verification, check from different devices and internet connections. Sometimes data brokers show different results based on geographic location or IP address.

5. Third-Party Monitoring

Consider using privacy monitoring services that automatically check data broker sites for your information. This provides ongoing verification rather than a one-time check.

What to Do If Removal Fails

If your information still appears after the stated removal period:

• Document everything: Take dated screenshots showing your information is still visible
• Resubmit your request: Sometimes requests fail due to technical issues
• Contact support directly: Send an email to CallTruth's customer service with your documentation
• Reference privacy laws: If you're in California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or Utah, mention your state's privacy law and your right to deletion
• File a complaint: If removal still fails, you can file complaints with:

- Your state Attorney General's office

- The Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov/complaint)

- Your state's consumer protection agency

Preventing Future CallTruth Listings

Successfully removing your information from CallTruth is only half the battle. Without preventive measures, your data will likely reappear within months as CallTruth refreshes its database with new information from its sources.

Proactive Privacy Measures:

1. Opt Out of Data Broker Source Lists

Since CallTruth gets data from other sources, reducing your presence in those sources helps prevent re-listing:

• Voter registration: Most states allow you to register with a confidential address if you qualify (victims of domestic violence, law enforcement, judges)
• Property records: Consider using a trust or LLC to purchase property, keeping your name off public records
• Marketing lists: Opt out of marketing databases through the Direct Marketing Association (DMAchoice.org)

2. Limit Public Information Sharing

• Use a P.O. Box or commercial mail receiving agency (CMRA) instead of your home address for public-facing registrations
• Consider using a Google Voice number for public listings instead of your primary phone number
• Set social media profiles to private and limit what information is publicly visible
• Be cautious about what you share on public forums, reviews, and comments

3. Regular Monitoring

Set calendar reminders to check CallTruth and other major data brokers quarterly:

• Search for your information every 3 months
• Submit new opt-out requests if your data reappears
• Keep records of all removal requests and confirmations

4. Use Privacy-Focused Services

• Virtual phone numbers: Services like Google Voice or MySudo provide phone numbers that aren't connected to your identity
• Email aliases: Use email forwarding services or disposable email addresses for online registrations
• Virtual addresses: CMRA services provide a physical address for mail without revealing your home address

5. Understand Your Legal Rights

Several states have enacted comprehensive privacy laws that give you stronger rights:

• California (CCPA/CPRA): Right to know what data is collected, right to deletion, right to opt out of sale
• Virginia (VCDPA): Right to access, correct, delete, and opt out (effective January 2023)
• Colorado (CPA): Similar rights to Virginia (effective July 2023)
• Connecticut (CTDPA): Comprehensive privacy rights (effective July 2023)
• Utah (UCPA): Right to access and deletion (effective December 2023)

If you're in one of these states, data brokers legally must honor your deletion requests and cannot discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

Alternative: Use GhostMyData for Automated Removal

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the CallTruth removal process, you're not alone. And here's the reality: CallTruth is just one of potentially hundreds of data brokers that have your information.

The manual removal approach I've outlined above works, but it's time-consuming and requires constant vigilance. You'd need to repeat this entire process for every data broker that has your information—and there are thousands of them. Popular data broker removal services typically cover 35-500 brokers, which sounds impressive until you realize how many are left unaddressed.

This is where automated solutions become practical rather than optional. GhostMyData takes a different approach by scanning 2,100+ data brokers—far more comprehensive than competitors—and using 24 AI agents to automate the removal process. Instead of spending hours each month manually submitting opt-out requests, the system continuously monitors and removes your information across the data broker ecosystem.

Here's what automated removal handles that manual removal doesn't:

• Continuous monitoring: Data brokers re-add information constantly. Automated systems check regularly and resubmit removal requests when your data reappears
• Comprehensive coverage: You'd need months to manually opt out of 2,100+ brokers. Automation handles this simultaneously
• Legal compliance tracking: The system knows which brokers must comply with CCPA, VCDPA, and other state laws, and can escalate when they don't
• Verification and follow-up: Automated systems verify removal was successful and follow up when it wasn't

You can check how it works or compare services to see how comprehensive coverage differs from limited broker lists. Many people start with a free scan to see exactly how many brokers have their information—the results are usually eye-opening.

The choice between manual and automated removal depends on your situation. If you're only concerned about CallTruth and have time for ongoing monitoring, the manual approach works. But if you want comprehensive privacy protection without the ongoing time investment, automated removal makes more sense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to remove my information from CallTruth?

Yes, CallTruth doesn't charge for opt-out requests. However, they're not legally required to remove your information in most states unless you're covered by CCPA, VCDPA, or similar state privacy laws. In practice, most data brokers honor removal requests to avoid regulatory scrutiny and customer complaints, but the process is deliberately time-consuming. The "cost" is your time and the ongoing monitoring required to ensure your data doesn't reappear.

Why does my information keep reappearing on CallTruth after I remove it?

Data brokers continuously refresh their databases with new information from public records and commercial sources. When CallTruth purchases updated data from their suppliers, your information may be included again if you haven't removed it from the original sources. This is why single removal attempts rarely provide lasting privacy—you need either continuous manual monitoring or an automated solution that handles ongoing removals. Think of it like weeds in a garden: pulling them once doesn't prevent new ones from growing.

Can I sue CallTruth for having my information without permission?

In most cases, no. Data brokers operate legally by aggregating information from public records and commercially available sources. However, if you're in a state with comprehensive privacy laws (California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or Utah), you may have legal recourse if CallTruth fails to honor valid deletion requests within the required timeframe. Additionally, if CallTruth's information is inaccurate and causes you harm (like preventing employment), you may have claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) if they're acting as a consumer reporting agency. Consult with a privacy attorney if you believe you have a specific legal claim.

How is CallTruth different from other data brokers like Whitepages or Spokeo?

CallTruth is part of the same data broker ecosystem and operates similarly to Whitepages, Spokeo, BeenVerified, and dozens of others. They all