Opting out of data broker sites - some sites require your ID ?

I used the free search at Optery and found that a data broker site called "background alert" (dot com) has my info listed and won't remove it unless I upload/ sent a copy of my ID.

Ummmm, that's a no from me.

Am I overthinking it though? I just don't trust some shifty company to store an image of my ID, waiting to be data breached. Repeat with any other company who wants it and the risk compounds.

Also, doesn't …

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