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I know there are services like Delete Me, but I'm curious if it's even worth it at all or if it's just an easy way for a company to make some quick bucks. Anyone use these services before?

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[–] EarlTurlet@lemmy.zip 15 points 1 year ago

I've used EasyOptOuts for a few years. The only one I can recommend. They do the work and are cheap.

https://easyoptouts.com/

[–] dot20@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

If you're resident in the EU, check out My Data Done Right

[–] Dark_Arc@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I'm using one for myself and one for my grandpa (who gets tons of landline spam calls).

I haven't noticed a lot that's different for either of us. I think the real reason to use one of these sites is if you want your contact information to be a bit harder to find.

[–] mckensa@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I've been using Delete Me for over a year. They've been able to remove almost all my information from people search websites. When I find my information on a people search website that isn't included in the list of sites they support I can make a request for it to be included in the next round of opt out requests.

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