How to Cancel BeenVerified in 2026 (And Delete Your Data)

Updated February 2026 · 6 min read

BeenVerified charges $26.89/month or $52.44 for three months — and many people sign up for a "$1 trial" that auto-renews at full price. The real problem isn't just the subscription cost. It's that BeenVerified is also sellingyour personal data to other people who search for you. Cancelling is step one. Getting your data removed is step two.

How to Cancel BeenVerified Online

1. Go to beenverified.com/app/account/settings
2. Sign in to your account
3. Click Cancel Membership
4. They'll show a discounted offer — click No Thanks, Cancel
5. Confirm cancellation
6. Screenshot the confirmation page (you'll need proof if charges continue)

Cancel by Phone (If Online Doesn't Work)

Call 1-888-579-5910 (Mon-Fri 6am-10pm EST). Say "I want to cancel my membership" immediately. They'll try retention offers. Stay firm: "No thank you, please process the cancellation."

Get a cancellation confirmation number before hanging up.

Cancel via Email

Email support@beenverified.com with subject line "Cancel My Membership". Include your full name, email address on the account, and the statement "I request immediate cancellation of my BeenVerified membership." This creates a paper trail but can take 24-48 hours.

Step 2: Remove Your Personal Data from BeenVerified

Cancelling your subscription stops payments. But your personal information — name, address, phone number, relatives, criminal records — is still in their database, searchable by anyone. Here's how to opt out:

1. Go to beenverified.com/app/optout
2. Search for your name and state
3. Find your listing and click Proceed with Opt-Out
4. Enter your email and verify via the confirmation link
5. Wait 24-48 hours for removal

Common BeenVerified Billing Issues

• Charged after cancelling: Screenshot your cancellation confirmation and dispute with your bank as "cancelled recurring charge"
• Multiple accounts: If you signed up with different emails, each one has a separate subscription
• Can't find account: Search your email for "BeenVerified" to find which email you used to sign up
• Charged by "PeopleConnect": BeenVerified is owned by PeopleConnect Inc. — same company, different billing name

Is BeenVerified Worth Keeping?

Almost certainly not. Here's why:

• Free alternatives exist: TruePeopleSearch, FastPeopleSearch, and county public records are free
• Data accuracy is questionable: Much of BeenVerified's data is outdated or inaccurate
• $26.89/month adds up: That's $322.68/year for occasional people searches
• Privacy concerns: Your searches may be visible to the people you're searching for (in some contexts)

Stop Future Charges

If BeenVerified keeps charging you after cancellation, take these steps: (1) Call your bank and block future charges from "BeenVerified" and "PeopleConnect", (2) File a dispute for any post-cancellation charges, (3) File a complaint with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov if they continue billing.