Spokeo Opt-Out Guide: How to Remove Your Personal Information

Overview:-

What is Spokeo?

Spokeo is a people search website that aggregates and displays personal information from public sources. It allows users to search for individuals by name, phone number, email address, or physical address.

Types of personal information they expose:

• Names and known aliases

• Past and present addresses

• Phone numbers and email addresses

• Relatives and household members

• Social media accounts

• Court and criminal records

• Demographics and online dating profiles  

Risks to privacy if the data is not removed

If your data isn't removed from Spokeo, it can be used by scammers, stalkers, or identity thieves to target you. It also puts your personal life and location at risk of being exposed without your consent.

Why this guide exists:

This guide exists to empower individuals to take control of their online presence by helping them remove their data from Spokeo and reduce their exposure to potential risks.

This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of opting out of Spokeo.

Opt-Out Process at a Glance

• Time to Complete: 10 to 15 minutes.

• Information Required: Full name, address, email, and phone number.

• Verification Required: Yes, Email confirmation and CAPTCHA

• Data Removal Timeline: typically removes your information within 24 to 72 hours.

• VPN Required: No

Step-by-Step Opt-Out Instructions

Step 1: Go to Spokeo 

Navigate to the data broker's website: https://www.spokeo.com/

Step 2: Search for Your Name

Search by name, phone, address, or email to confidentially look up information about people you know. 

Step 3: Locate your profile

Click on your profile in the search results to view the URL. 

Step 4: Copy the Profile URL 

Once you find your listing, copy the full URL from your browser's address bar. 

Step 5: Go to the Opt-Out Page 

Visit: https://www.spokeo.com/optout

Or

Go to https://www.spokeo.com/ navigate to the bottom page, and click Do Not Sell My Info.

Step 6: Submit Your Opt-Out Request

• Paste your profile URL.

• Enter your email address (Spokeo will send a verification link).

• Complete the CAPTCHA.

• Click "OPT OUT".

Step 7: Confirm the Request

Check your email and click the verification link from Spokeo.

Step 8: Wait for Processing

Your request should be processed within 2-3 days for all updates to be reflected on the site.

Additional Notes

• Use a burner or an alias email to avoid future marketing.

• Be sure to complete the CAPTCHA to finalize the request.

• Re-run a Spokeo search after 1-2 weeks and again periodically; profiles can reappear.

Need Help?

If you're having trouble removing your information from Spokeo, consider using a privacy protection service like Privacy Bee that handles the opt-out process for you.