Opt-Out Guide

How to Opt Out of Spokeo

Spokeo aggregates data from social networks, public records, and marketing databases to build detailed people profiles. They are one of the most widely used people-search engines, with listings that include social media accounts, photos, and contact details.

Difficulty:Easy (2/5)

Estimated time:3-5 minutes

What data does Spokeo collect?

Full name and age
Home addresses and location history
Phone numbers and email addresses
Social media profiles and photos
Estimated wealth and property records

Step-by-step removal instructions

1Search for your profile

Go to spokeo.com and search for your name. Browse through the results to find listings that match your personal information. Copy the URL of the matching profile.

2Submit opt-out request

Visit spokeo.com/optout and paste the profile URL into the removal form. Enter your email address where Spokeo will send a confirmation link.

3Confirm via email

Check your email inbox (and spam folder) for a message from Spokeo. Click the confirmation link to finalize the removal. The listing is typically removed within a few hours.

Common pitfalls to avoid

The confirmation email may land in your spam or junk folder -- check there if you do not see it within 10 minutes.

You must opt out of each listing individually if you have multiple profiles on Spokeo.

More about Spokeo

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