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About Spokeo
Spokeo is a people search engine. The website uses public data, such as white page listings, public records and social networks, to create profiles for people. Profiles can include contact information, location history, wealth data, social media, family and other personal data. When looking for someone, you can find them by name, phone number, email address and even social media usernames. While basic searches are free, you need a subscription for in-depth information.
Pros & Cons
- Easy-to-use website
- Some features are free
- Find public information
- Must pay for thorough searches
- Extra rate for court fees
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Read full reviewWhat is Spokeo?
Spokeo uses more than 12 billion records found in thousands of databases to aggregate information and create personal profiles. With a standard membership, users can search for people by name, phone number, email or address. With these searches, users can find information such as:
- Age
- Relatives
- Marital status
- Addresses
- Contact information
- Education level
- Public social media and dating site profiles
- Public photos and videos
- Blog entries
This isn't a comprehensive list of all the possible information users can find, but it shows the variety of available information. Users can find contact information for loved ones, information on scam callers or the identity of someone harassing them. However, some reviewers note the information Spokeo displays may be out-of-date or inaccurate, so it's important to check your findings.
Many people use Spokeo to find lost family members or identify people trying to scam or harass them. The site adheres to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and its terms of use state that the site is not to be used for employee or tenant screening, credit checks or any other purposes covered by the FCRA.
Spokeo price
A one-time name report (which includes address, email, phone number, location history, marital status and family) from Spokeo costs only 95 cents if you opt into a free seven-day trial membership. After the trial, it bills you at $24.95 per month if you don't cancel. Alternatively, you can make a one-time purchase without the trial for $1.95.
You can also choose to try the service for a month, but Spokeo offers better deals for longer membership subscriptions. If you click its sign up button, you’re shown two membership tiers:
- $19.95 per month for a three-month recurring membership
- $24.95 per month for a one-month recurring membership
Spokeo states there may be additional fees for a full background check that includes court and historical records.
Spokeo FAQ
What can Spokeo tell you?
Spokeo shows you public data about the people you search for. This includes contact information, social media, court records and historical records.
How do I delete my Spokeo account?
Closing your account is a simple process. If you want it completely deleted, however, you must contact the Contact Care team.
How much does Spokeo cost?
Certain searches can be done on Spokeo for free. Access to more information costs between 95 cents to $24.95, depending on your membership commitment choice.
Is Spokeo safe?
Spokeo is committed to being a safe way to learn about the people around you. It keeps your personal data, payment details and account information secure.
Is Spokeo legit?
Spokeo is a legitimate information gathering service. The company takes the legwork out of finding public information by gathering it all into a neat profile. For those who use it, Spokeo is a safe and confidential way to find information. Whether you’re trying to reconnect with someone, check on someone you’re meeting for the first time or combat scammers, Spokeo can help.
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Reviewed April 25, 2024
Spokeo has a lot of incorrect information about me on its site. I could not believe the things I saw on its site about me! I contacted them and they did nothing to correct the information. I hate to get my attorney involved, but it looks like I may have to.
Reviewed April 18, 2024
They claim they had fine print authorizing a charge, but if it was there it was so fine I never saw it. I am so angry that such a known ripoff company is still allowed to operate on Venmo that I closed that account too. Fifty years ago a company like this would have gone to jail.
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Reviewed April 16, 2024
Spokeo sent me an e mail saying get a report for free. They contacted me then wanted credit card # and wanted to charge me 95 cents. Free is free. Not 95 cents. It is fraud and lies. I would not piss on Spokeo if they were on fire. Will contact Federal Trade Commission. They should not advertise something that is not true. Looking at other reviews Spokeo should be banned from commiting these fraudulent acts.
Reviewed April 7, 2024
Total scam. Before receiving payment they claim to have all kind of information of the owner email you’re searching. After receive payment it says no information available. It was only 95 cents but I’m going to get my money back. Hate scammers.
Reviewed April 6, 2024
Spokeo is SCAM!! Stay away!! On the 29th of April 2024 I have purchased a one time phone number search for $0.95. Then they went on on charged me with $29.95 for a monthly fee I have never asked for. They refuse to refund. Stay away from this company.
Reviewed March 16, 2024
I don't recall using Spokeo; whatever it was has cost me an unbelievable amount. The recurrent excessive charge was extracted from PayPal despite neither receiving nor needing a service they apparently provide. Fool me once, shame on you!
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2024
At first the site says that they are free, then it wants to charge you .95 so I did that and then it will ask you your experience so far and I thought that it was going pretty good so I gave them a happy face, then it will ask you for 27.95 for a monthly subscription. Then I SAYS THAT IN ORDER TO GAIN ACCESS YOU HAVE TO PAY THE $27.95 OR MORE! THEN THAT'S IT. THEY WON'T LET YOU GAIN ANY INFORMATION. So I clicked on get help. IT'S A BOT!!! Then it gives you a option to speak to a AGENT. It asks you a series of questions and then it will say there are no live agents at this time expect to hear from someone in 24 hrs. This company sucks!!!!
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2024
This site is a rip off. I used a ONE TIME trial to do one reverse phone search for .95. A few days later they charged my debit card 29.95 for a monthly fee claiming the trial automatically converted to a subscription. I called to cancel they which performed right away. However, they never refunded the 29.95. I called to complain. They refunded me all of 11.98. So that's 17.97 for one reverse phone search.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023
My son received a strange call, so went on Spokeo to look up the number. The site said he just needs to pay $1 for the search, and he provided his debit card. This was in January 2023. He never clicked "subscribe," nor was he offered or accepted a "membership." He never received any emails from Spokeo, from that first inquiry. Instead, he has been receiving bills for $24.95 monthly since then, which he had completely missed until we went through his charges today. This has been on his debit card, he hasn't been able to dispute charges. This is very scam-like behavior, and we would like to understand our rights to get a refund.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2023
Odd set up, but doable. Most important: the info received is mediocre at best. I began with my own info. Very little was correct. Same with family each run separately. I'll never use it again! Wasted $.
Spokeo Company Information
- Company Name:
- Spokeoo
- Year Founded:
- 2006
- Address:
- 556 S. Fair Oaks Ave, Suite #101-179
- City:
- Pasadena
- State/Province:
- CA
- Postal Code:
- 91105
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.spokeo.com