{"id":2062,"date":"2024-12-05T10:28:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T15:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/help\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=2062"},"modified":"2024-12-05T10:31:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T15:31:27","slug":"how-to-remove-yourself-from-background-check-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-yourself-from-background-check-run\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Complete a BackgroundCheck.run Opt Out Guide [+ Examples]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Follow the guide below to learn how to complete a BackgroundCheck.run opt out.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BackgroundCheck.run is a people search site that lets you run background check reports on individuals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It provides information like aliases, dates of birth, age, home address history, email addresses, phone numbers, marriage and divorce records, family relations, professional history, property records, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having your personal information displayed on sites like BackgroundCheck.run can increase your risk of harassment, stalking, doxxing, scams, identity theft, and other threats. For this reason, you should remove your data from BackgroundCheck.run.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep on reading for step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of BacgkroundCheck.Run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what we cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-background-check-run\">What Is BackgroundCheck.run?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#background-check-run-listing-removal-walkthrough\">How to Opt Out of BackgroundCheck.run\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#who-else-is-selling-your-info\">What Happens After You Opt Out of BackgroundCheck.run?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#background-check-run-opt-out-fa-qs\">BackgroundCheck.run Opt Out FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For a quicker and easier alternative to manual opt outs, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>subscribe to DeleteMe<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-background-check-run\">What Is BackgroundCheck.run?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BackgroundCheck.run is a \u201cpeople search engine.\u201d Anyone can use it to find your personal information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/backgroundcheck.run_-1024x506.png\" alt=\"BackgroundCheck.run \" class=\"wp-image-15476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/backgroundcheck.run_-1024x506.png 1024w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/backgroundcheck.run_-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/backgroundcheck.run_-768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/backgroundcheck.run_-1536x759.png 1536w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/backgroundcheck.run_.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It says it has \u201cmillions of free profiles,\u201d including professional and business records, contact information, and social media profiles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More specifically, BackgroundCheck.run reports can contain the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any known aliases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addresses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place of work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible relatives.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to BackgroundCheck.run, they update people\u2019s profiles daily as new data is made public.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you think your information is on BackgroundCheck.run, you\u2019re probably also listed on Councilon. Want to opt out of Councilon? Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/councilon-opt-out-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Councilon opt-out guide<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"background-check-run-listing-removal-walkthrough\">How to Opt Out of BackgroundCheck.run\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Opt out from BackgroundCheck.run in 7 steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-access-the-background-check-run-website\">1. Access the BackgroundCheck.run website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/backgroundcheck.run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/backgroundcheck.run\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-search-for-your-profile\">2. Search for your profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your first and last name along with city and state in the search fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the \u201cSearch\u201d button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-70.png\" alt=\"Backgroundcheck.run search \" class=\"wp-image-10769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-70.png 370w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-70-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-click-on-your-name-to-open-the-profile\">3. Click your name to open the profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see a list of results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click your name to open your profile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verify that the information presented relates to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-71.png\" alt=\"Backgroundcheck.run profile\" class=\"wp-image-10770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-71.png 738w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-71-300x52.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-copy-the-url-of-your-profile\">4. Copy the URL of your profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Copy your profile URL &#8211; you will need it in a future step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"26\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-72.png\" alt=\"Backgroundcheck.run profile URL\" class=\"wp-image-10771\" style=\"width:701px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-72.png 675w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-72-300x12.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-click-get-report\">5. Click \u201cGet Report\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the right of your profile, click the \u201cControl this profile\u201d link (under \u201cGet Report\u201d).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-73.png\" alt=\"Backgroundcheck.run &quot;Get Report&quot; button\" class=\"wp-image-10772\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-fill-out-the-form\">6. Fill out the form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be redirected to a short online form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Copy and paste your BackgroundCheck.run profile URL.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your name and email address.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the \u201cI\u2019m not a robot\u201d checkbox.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the \u201cSUBMIT OPT OUT REQUEST\u201d button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"658\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-74.png\" alt=\"Backgroundcheck.run opt out form\" class=\"wp-image-10773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-74.png 658w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-74-300x269.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Backgroundcheck.run will send you an email verification link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-75.png\" alt=\"Backgroundcheck.run message to check your email for a verification link\" class=\"wp-image-10774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-75.png 632w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-75-300x132.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-verify-your-opt-out-request\">7. Verify your opt-out request<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the inbox for the email address you entered on the opt-out form and find the email from BackgroundCheck.run.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>If you don&#8217;t see the email from BackgroundCheck.run, check your spam folder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the email and click on the verification link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-76.png\" alt=\"Backgroundcheck.run email with a verification link\" class=\"wp-image-10775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-76.png 564w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-76-300x268.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll receive a notification that your BackgroundCheck.run opt-out request has been confirmed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your information will be deleted from BackgroundCheck.run within 24-48 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-77.png\" alt=\"Backgroundcheck.run opt out request confirmation\" class=\"wp-image-10776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-77.png 646w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed-77-300x72.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-else-is-selling-your-info\">What Happens After You Opt Out of BackgroundCheck.run?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you opt out of BackgroundCheck.run, your personal details will be removed from the site within 24 to 48 hours. If someone searches for you on the BackgroundCheck.run site after this period, they will not be able to find you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you may need to repeat the opt out process down the line. People search sites often republish people\u2019s personal data if they find more of it online &#8211; even if the person opted out before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Revisit people search sites like BackgroundCheck.run periodically to make sure your information has not been re-exposed. If it has, opt out again.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an alternative to manual opt-outs, you can subscribe to a <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data broker removal service such as DeleteMe<\/a>. Our privacy experts will delete your data from people search sites on your behalf and will make sure your information does not reappear.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"background-check-run-opt-out-fa-qs\">BackgroundCheck.run Opt Out FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some common questions that people have about BackgroundCheck.run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is BackgroundCheck.run legit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, BackgroundCheck.Run is legit in that it actually provides personal information about individuals. However, as is the case with pretty much all people search sites, the accuracy of this information can vary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our step-by-step guide to opt out of BackgroundCheck.run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":15476,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opt-out-guides","category-background-check-sites"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2062","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2062"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2062\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15476"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}