Complaint Review: PotentialPredators.com - Internet

I Google myself once in a while to see what comes up. Imagine my surprise to see a site that lists me as a "Potential Predator". The site offers vague reasons why you're on there and only lists Paid ways to "remove" the listing (though of course they have no control over Google search results. Conveniently they have a sliding scroll above your picture of obvious convicts' mugshots. They're betting you'll be freaked out and embarrased so... basically extortion. It's obviously a scrape of my of one of my online Profiles. I'm contacting an attorney about slander, libel and extortion. They're using the Fox/Hannity line, "I'm not saying that JOE KILLED THOSE PEOPLE." All in all a despicable scam. They're probably phishing too.

From their FAQ:
Why does my name and profile appear in search engines when I search my name?

PotentialPredators.com was developed to be highly visible in search engines to maximize the accessibility of the information we provide. The records for nearly all persons in our database can be accessed by searching the offenders name in Google, Yahoo and/or Bing.

Why are details about me available on this website?

If your name appears on our website, its because your information was submitted by someone else in the community who believes you committed actions consistent with that of an online sexual predator.

How can I obtain information on an offendor appearing on this website?

We cannot offer any information regarding offendors appearing on this site beyond what is provided on the website as we do not collect anymore information. To obtain information beyond what is reported on PotentialPredators.com, you will need to contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

How long do records remain published on Potentialpredators.com?

We do not remove records when a time limit has expired. Records appearing on the site will remain published forever unless removal service is requested.

Can I delete my profile from this site?

Yes. If you do not want your information included in our database, you may request its removal. Simply navigate to the record page you wish to remove and click the red button that says, "Delete This Record Now."

Why do I have to pay to remove my remove my profile?

Removal is a paid service due to the costs associated with altering the content of the site on an individual basis.

In the event my actions were false, will you remove my record?

No. PotentialPredators.com lets users report other potential offendors, and due to the Communications Decency Act or "CDA", 47 U.S.C. 230 we cannot and will not be held liable for the validity and accuracy of the submissions of our users.

If I pay to remove my record from this site, will the search engine results related to my record also be removed?

Yes. We ensure when a record is removed from the PotentialPredators.com, all search results related to the Potentialpredators.com record are removed from Google, Yahoo and Bing.

I paid to remove my record, why do I still see details of my profile appearing in search engines when I search my name?

Once paid, your profile will be removed from our websites listings within 60 minutes however Google, Bing and Yahoo take more time as we have to have our dedicated team actively remove the results, and its also dependant on the search engines for how long it takes.