How Do I Remove Myself from Spokeo Quickly, Easily, and Permanently?

“How do I remove myself from Spokeo?” is a commonly asked question. And it’s a valid one. The site has already faced legal action for marketing itself to users who would misuse the data.

 

Thankfully, you don’t have to accept the fact that Spokeo is telling the world your private information. The information below gives insight into how Spokeo works and what you need to do to remove your personal information.

 

Is Spokeo legal?

Yes. All the records found on this site are already in the public domain. Spokeo just makes it easy for people to find a specific person.

 

Naturally, some people use the site for illegal/unethical reasons. Employers may use the information to discriminate against current/potential employees. An ex-spouse may use it to harass a former spouse. Information can be doxed if someone is upset about something you’ve done (or haven’t done).

 

Spokeo doesn’t monitor how people use the information. Unlike other, similar sites, it won’t even warn users not to use the information for illicit purposes. Sadly, you can’t sue Spokeo solely on the basis of how people use (or misuse) the site’s information.

How do I remove myself from Spokeo?

Spokeo has an opt-out page for those who want to pull their personal records. To remove your records from Spokeo, follow the steps below:

 

1. Search for your name on Spokeo
2. Carefully analyze all the results. It’s possible your profile appears more than once. This is especially true if you’ve changed your name. Address changes can also spark the creation of additional profiles.
3. Copy the URL for your profile(s)
4. Go to spokeo.com/optout and fill out the form
5. Provide an email address so Spokeo can contact you with further instructions. Use a masked email address to protect your privacy.
6. Spokeo will send you a verification link to complete the profile removal process. If you don’t get it, check your spam folder.
7. Click on the link in the email. You’ll be sent to a final confirmation page.

How long does it take to remove my information from Spokeo?

Spokeo says that it takes two to three days to remove your personal information.

 

However, it can take longer than this in some instances. If many people are trying to remove personal information at the same time, you may experience delays.

 

Check back to make sure your information is gone. If you find it’s still there, fill out the removal form again.

Do I have to pay a fee to remove myself from Spokeo?

You do not have to pay Spokeo to remove your personal information. A DIY removal should be free.

 

However, you may want professional help to remove your information from Spokeo. If you hire a company to do the job for you, you’ll need to pay the company’s fee.

 

The company fee depends on many factors. Where you live, the nature of your personal profile, and additional services all affect the final price tag.

What should I do if I need to remove a lot of listings?

You have a right to ask Spokeo to remove all your personal information from its website. However, Spokeo only allows five removal requests per email address and IP address.

 

Spokeo says this is done to “prevent abuse”. However, its motives are questionable. It’s not unusual for a single person to have multiple profiles on Spokeo.

 

Thankfully, it’s not hard to get around Spokeo’s regulations. You just have to use a different email address masking system and a free proxy server to continue with the rest of your removal requests.

Can Spokeo repost my information after it’s removed?

Spokeo won’t deliberately put up the exact same profile that’s been taken down. However, the site uses software to scrape the internet for personal information. Spokeo automatically posts this information on the site.

 

Automated scraping bots aren’t all that bright. If your personal information changes, the computer will think you’re a different person. So, when other personal records sites get your information wrong, Spokeo will too.

 

If a criminal uses your name and information fraudulently, your profile may be linked to the criminal’s. Spokeo doesn’t check the information to make sure it’s all accurate before posting.

 

If you’re concerned about your privacy, check Spokeo regularly for your personal information. Use the steps listed above to remove your new profiles as they appear.

How can I prevent Spokeo from gaining access to my personal information?

You can’t protect all your private information. Some information given to government officials is part of the public domain record. However, there are ways to minimize the amount of personal information floating around online.

 

• Set your social media account settings to private. Only trusted friends and family members should be able to see your social media pages.
• Read a website’s privacy policies before providing the site with personal information.
• Avoid filling out surveys or questionnaires. The personal information you provide can end up in the public domain.
• Used a masked email address, telephone number, and proxy server.

Can I Sue Spokeo?

In 2011, Spokeo was sued for listing inaccurate information about an individual. The case wound its way through the court system for years. Eventually, Spokeo lost the case.

 

In 2012, Spokeo was fined by the FTC for marketing itself as an employment screening tool. The company does not adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Human resource departments can’t use Spokeo to find information but Spokeo was marketing its services to HR departments.

 

In short, Spokeo operates a legal business but can be sued for illegal actions. However, suing Spokeo won’t be easy. You will need to show you’ve been concretely harmed by the information (or misinformation) listed on your profile. Contact a lawyer if you think you have a case to get professional advice before you proceed.

How do I remove myself from Spokeo permanently?

When most people Google “how do I remove myself from Spokeo” they are presented with a list of professional services offering to do the job for you.

 

You don’t need professional help to remove your information from Spokeo. You can do the job yourself, for free. However, there are several reasons why you may want to hire a professional:

• A professional service will be familiar with how Spokeo works. They’ll know how to comb the site to find all the profiles with your personal information
• There are a lot of sites just like Spokeo. What’s more, they all scrape each other to boost their own data collection. A professional service will have your information pulled from all people search sites, not just Spokeo.
• A professional service can monitor your profile online to make sure your information doesn’t reappear on Spokeo or other similar sites. If your information resurfaces, a service will immediately get to work and have it taken down.

Why Work with Us

Do you need your personal information removed from Spokeo and other public records sites? Our team works quickly to pull your information without delay. We’re also thorough to ensure that no public service site retains your listing.

 

Some firms insist information suppression is enough. This makes your personal information hard to find on Google but doesn’t pull it completely. We know that you deserve total privacy, and we ensure your information is delisted on Spokeo.

 

What’s more, we can monitor the web for you to make sure your information doesn’t get relisted. If it does appear, we’ll have it pulled immediately.

 

Get in touch with us to learn more about our services. We take pride in helping you protect your valuable personal information.

 

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