If you're worried about identity thieves or stalkers getting your personal information from Yahoo's reverse telephone directory, you can opt out of the online listing to protect your privacy.
The data in Yahoo's reverse telephone listings come from a third-party provider called Intelius, which gathers telephone, address and email data from white pages and phone books, as well as other sources. If your number isn't listed in your local telephone directory, you probably aren't listed in Yahoo's reverse directory. However, you can still submit an opt-out request as a precautionary measure.
Instructions
1. Go to Yahoo's online removal request form (see Resources section).
2. Complete the form by entering your first and last name, city, state, zip code and phone number or street address. If you include your phone number on the form, your street address isn't necessary, and vice versa; you only have to list one of them to opt out.
3. Select "General Privacy Concerns" as the reason for removal.
4. Click the "Remove Me" button to submit the removal form.
5. Wait at least one business day to allow Yahoo to process your removal request.
