Spokeo Opt-Out

What is Spokeo?

Spokeo is a data aggregation platform that creates identity-based reports by collecting information from publicly available and permitted sources. It compiles this data into quick, high-level profiles that resemble background reports, though they are not intended to be used as such. These reports function as snapshots of available information tied to a specific individual.

Because of the way Spokeo gathers and presents data, consumers are advised not to rely on its services for important decisions such as employment screening, tenant approval, or lending. Spokeo does not verify the accuracy of its reports and does not operate as a consumer reporting agency.

Spokeo allows users to learn more about the people around them. Common uses include looking up a neighbor's name, identifying an unfamiliar phone number, or reviewing the online presence of a romantic partner. Searches can be conducted using a name, email address, phone number, or physical address. While some information is visible at no cost, access to full report details typically requires a paid membership.

Spokeo reports may include property records, business affiliations, historical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and social media profiles. Because the data is aggregated from multiple sources, errors are common. Misspellings, outdated locations, incorrect contact details, unrelated associates, and inaccurate financial information frequently appear.

Spokeo also combines certain public safety and criminal record indicators into its reports. Arrest records, DUI listings, and sex offense records may appear, even when the information is incomplete or outdated. Spokeo does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.

Due to these limitations, individuals concerned about privacy or misinformation should understand how to exercise their rights by submitting a valid opt-out or suppression request. Removing a profile from Spokeo is often the most effective way to prevent inaccurate or sensitive personal information from being publicly displayed.

Information Requirements to Remove Myself From Spokeo

Opting out of Spokeo is optional, but the method you choose comes with a few small tradeoffs. Email-based requests require a valid email address, and phone requests require a callback number, and online forms usually include a verification step, most often through email. Regardless of the approach, removing your information from Spokeo is free, does not require creating an account, and can typically be completed in just a few minutes using your preferred browser.

Before starting the opt-out process, it may be worth setting up an alternative email address or phone number. With cybersecurity risks constantly evolving, using secondary contact details can help reduce exposure to scams, limit direct marketing, and prevent unnecessary data tracking. A new Google-powered email account can be created in minutes, and a free Google Voice phone number is just as quick to set up.

Spokeo Opt-Out Preliminaries

Opting out of Spokeo can be more confusing than it first appears. Most of the difficulty comes from how the available options overlap. The average consumer might assume calling is the best place to start, but often the automated tools are faster and more effective. In other situations, only a specific method will work. Choosing the wrong path can lead to a rejected request and a redirect to a different process.

The guided tutorials below walk through every opt-out option Spokeo currently offers. Wherever possible, they include screenshots and direct resource links to reduce guesswork. Before you begin, review the list below to decide which opt-out route best fits your situation.

• Email the customer care team: Best for removing records involving minors or addressing expunged records. Note that expungement-related requests use a separate email address.

• Call the live representatives: Best for identity verification, complex cases, and expunged record requests. Additional authorization may be required before the request is completed.

• Suppress associated data from internal use: Best for limiting direct marketing, reducing third-party solicitation, and helping Spokeo better associate data with the correct individual.

• Remove public listings (search results): Best for users who want to eliminate public-facing search results, especially when records contain incorrect, outdated, or highly personal information.

How to Remove Information From Spokeo: Guided Tutorials

Contact the Spokeo Customer Care Team for Special Circumstances

The customer care team at Spokeo does not process opt-out requests for removing public search listings. If you email them asking for public record removal, you will typically be redirected to Spokeo's standard opt-out form instead. That part trips people up more often than you would expect.

Where customer support is useful is in handling data-sharing preferences. Their team can help limit how your information is shared with affiliates and third parties, when applicable. For most users, the automated opt-out methods covered below are enough. Still, certain situations require direct contact rather than a form submission.

Consumers who hold an active paid Spokeo membership should email customercare@spokeo.com for assistance. Non-members should instead contact privacy@spokeo.com. These channels are handled separately, and using the wrong one can slow things down.

If your situation involves an expunged criminal record, there is a different process entirely. Consumers with a valid expungement order must email supporting documentation directly to expungement@spokeo.com. Without proper proof, the record will remain visible and marked as active, much like entries in a police blotter.

Call Spokeo's Live Representatives During Business Hours

Spokeo maintains live phone support during standard business hours, and calling is often the best option for more involved situations. If you need to remove multiple records, resolve identity verification issues, or handle an expungement-related request, speaking with a representative can save time.

Live agents are available Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Spokeo lists several phone numbers across its website, depending on where you encounter the opt-out process. Each line routes callers slightly differently, which can affect how quickly you reach the privacy team. Before dialing, it helps to know which number fits your goal:

• 1-888-271-9562. Listed at the bottom of Spokeo's main page. This line starts with an automated menu. Select option 5 to enter the live queue for privacy-related concerns.

• 1-888-558-9004. Found on the Contact Us page. Calls to this number are typically redirected to the main line. From there, select option 5 to reach the privacy team.

• 1-877-864-0183. Listed on the opt-out page. This is usually the fastest route, as it places callers directly into the privacy team queue to wait for a live representative.

Suppress Information by Association Using the Quick Form

Consumers can use Spokeo's quick form to limit how their information is internally shared and sold. Opting out through this method restricts the data Spokeo makes available to affiliates and third parties, which in turn reduces targeted marketing and downstream data use. To begin, navigate to the Spokeo Privacy Control page.

Step One

Scroll more than halfway down the page until you reach the section labeled "Opt Out Your Information". Enter the first and last name associated with the record you want to suppress, then click the teal "Next" button.

Step Two

After clicking "Next", the name fields will collapse and a location history section will appear. Enter the address linked to the record in the spaces provided, then select "Next" again.

Step Three

The location history section will close, revealing the contact information fields. This is where using an alternative email address or phone number can help maintain better cybersecurity practices. Once the fields are completed, click "Next".

Step Four

The contact information section will collapse, just like the previous steps. Check the box next to the certification statement, complete the CAPTCHA, and then click "Continue".

The final page confirms that your request has been submitted. It includes a unique confirmation code that you should save. This code is required to check the status of your request later using the link provided at the top of the confirmation page.

Remove Public Listings Using the Spokeo Automated Tool

Spokeo provides a single official method for removing public search listings. Calling or emailing to request removal usually leads right back to the automated opt-out tool. If more than one report appears under your name, this process must be repeated for each individual listing.

When you are ready to remove a public profile, start by visiting Spokeo's main landing page at spokeo.com.

Step One

Once the page loads, click the search bar at the top of the site. A dropdown labeled "Example Searches" will appear. Click inside the box again and enter the target information. For most users, a first and last name along with a state of residence is enough to begin.

Step Two

After submitting the search, Spokeo generates a basic information preview and refreshes the page with a list of matching results. Locate the correct record. On the right side of the listing, right-click the "See Results" button and select "Copy link address".

Step Two Alternative

Instead of copying the button link, you can click "See Results" to open the profile directly. Once the profile loads, copy the full URL from the address bar at the top of your browser. Either link works for the opt-out process.

Step Three

Paste the copied profile URL into the Spokeo opt-out form. Enter an accessible email address, ideally an alternative one used only for privacy requests. Complete the CAPTCHA verification, then click "Remove This Listing".

Spokeo will immediately send a verification email to the address you provided. A pale confirmation notice should also appear in your browser indicating that the request is pending email confirmation.

Step Four

Open the verification email from Spokeo. It contains two links. The first links back to the profile you are removing. The second completes the opt-out request. Click the second link or copy and paste it into your browser's address bar.

Once the page loads, you will see the opt-out form again with empty fields. At the bottom of the page, a final pale confirmation box confirms that the removal process has been successfully completed.

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After Opting Out, There's More to Do

After submitting your opt-out requests, changes are not immediate. It can take up to two weeks for removals and suppressions to fully activate. Once enough time has passed, return to Spokeo's main page and run the same search again. If the request was successful, no matching record should appear.

This part is easy to forget, but it matters. Spokeo continuously ingests new data from public and permitted sources. Even after a confirmed removal, profiles can resurface over time as fresh information is added. For that reason, it's a good idea to check back roughly every six months and submit additional opt-out requests if needed.

This guide reflects the most current opt-out procedures outlined in Spokeo's privacy policy as of 2025. While the core process tends to stay consistent, small changes do happen, so periodic review is worth the effort.