Protect your personal information on the internet. Remove your public profile from the top people search sites.
Spokeo is a data broker known to outsource publicly available information to and from other data brokers. Spokeo compiles data from various online and offline sources to create a "report" of your personal information.
When a member locates your Spokeo profile, they can "unlock" it for a small price—instantly giving them access to your personal information.
Search for your listing and copy the URL to delete your information from Spokeo. Next, go to Spokeo's opt-out page. Copy the URL and paste it into the form. You will need an email address to receive the confirmation link and complete the CAPTCHA challenge. You must click the link in your email.
1. Search for your details on the platform and then copy the URL that leads directly to your information.
2. Navigate to the Spokeo opt-out page and then paste the copied URL to the text box that appears. https://www.spokeo.com/optout
3. In the second text box, you should enter an email address. The email address is requested so you can receive a confirmation link.
If you find your information is still on their website after they have agreed to remove it, contact their customer service at 1 (877) 913-3088
Spokeo receives data from many sources, including public records, mailing lists, surveys, social media profiles, etc. Spokeo's database includes standard contact information similar to that offered by other search companies, but we also curate unique data sets.
Spokeo states the search 100+ social media sites to collect your information, including:
Spokeo is a legitimate information-gathering site. Spokeo takes the hassle out of searching for public information and compiles it into a single profile. Spokeo offers a secure and private way to search for information. Like similar services, it has been criticized for listing the personal information of unwitting individuals online and profiting from exploiting that data.
In 2012, Spokeo was slapped with an $800,000 fine by the Federal Trade Commission for alleged deception and violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Acting as a credit reporting agency triggered the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which includes a list of legal obligations, such as giving consumers a process to challenge incorrect information. Spokeo did not comply with them, according to the FTC.
Spokeo addresses listings and provides a complete property overview, including historical and public records. Spokeo states on their website that they can only remove part of the listing. They will, however, respect your online privacy and can remove any names associated with an address.
You can prevent your name from appearing in search results from these places by ensuring your profiles aren't visible to search engines. Make sure all social media profiles are private. If your profile is public already, there is still time.
You have successfully opted out of Spokeo. The website states that you should allow 24-48 hours for the website to reflect these changes.
Spokeo will instruct their partner sites to avoid displaying your name in their results. You are one step closer to online privacy. Once you have completed the Spokeo opt-out process, 100+ websites still collect and display your information online. To opt out of all data brokers and receive monthly monitoring and privacy reporting, NewReputation is ready to help.
