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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the payment practices, citing unexpected charges and issues with subscriptions after what they believed was a one-time payment or trial. Customers frequently reported issues with managing subscriptions, including automatic enrollment, and finding it difficult to cancel these recurring charges. The pricing structure was also a common point of frustration, with many feeling that the true cost of the service was not transparent. Conversely, a small portion of people felt satisfied with the service, finding it useful for their needs and appreciating its accuracy. Some reviewers also mentioned that the website was easy to navigate and that customer service was helpful when they encountered issues.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Patrons will find Spokeo a wealth of information but it also helps to begin the search with as much information as searcher can find...such as noting if target person(s) lived in more than one State,... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The initial service was good, but after the first usage, I was no longer able to log into my account. I could not receive emails from Spokeo, Therefore, I could not reset my password. Subsequently, no... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This scam company should be prosecuted. They tell you pay 99 cents to get information on a phone number then few days later they charge you $35 for a subscription you never agreed on. When I submitted... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Gimmick and makes you pay for all the real info that’s not simply google-able. Anything beyond what a google search would give- you have to pay and commit another monthly fee or even worse an entirel... See more

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  1. Search Engine Company

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Spokeo People Search allows you to search for anyone by performing a name, reverse email, reverse phone, or reverse address search. Searches can also be performed to obtain court records, historical records, or business information. Our database covers social networks, public records, marketing lists, and other sources to reveal demographic details, public profiles, and more.


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2.5

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A scam

A scam - a useless scam --an evil useless scam.

if I could give zero stars I would. How about minus 5?

February 25, 2026
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Requester,

I'm so sorry to hear this! If you could explain more, we'd love to chat and help make your experience better with Spokeo.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks
-Spokeo Customer Care

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unknown now Known!!!

It helped me find information on my husband’s father he never got to meet. So now we know his grandparents name. Very cool I think. Thank you Spokeo

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Victoria,

Thank you so much for the 5-star rating and for the very kind words!

We are so very happy to hear that Spokeo works out for you and was able to assist you with your needs. Thank you again for using our site and giving us a try!

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’ve done better on my with just typing…

I’ve done better on my with just typing a name in a overall I’d have to say very much disappointed

March 30, 2026
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Valued Customer:

I am truly sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the Trustpilot.com page for Spokeo on March 30, 2026 regarding our service and charges made to your account, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

When making a purchase, we do our best to let you know about the kind of information we may have available. In addition, we gather our data from 12 billion public records, ranging from census data to public social media profiles. Our name, phone number, and address search will only yield results for individuals in the United States. However, our email and username searches are universal and may display social media profiles associated with those. While our subscription services do include, name, email, phone number, and address searches; any additional services such as historical records, court records, PDF downloads, Investigator reports, enhanced background reports, higher search quotas, and any additional feature or service are offered for an additional price. Spokeo does not originate or create data, so our data reflects that of the original sources. Spokeo does not guarantee data accuracy, and the data should only be used as a reference. We are, however, constantly working to expand and improve the data available on our site. New information is added to our system every day and I suggest you check back for new updates.

Please allow me to explain the charges associated with services selected to your account. Since all Spokeo subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. Furthermore, cancelling your service only disables your subscription from renewing and does not offer a refund. Since all Spokeo services are prepaid, your service will last the duration of the period purchased. I apologize if this was unclear.

Regarding cancellations, Spokeo subscriptions can be cancelled at any point during the subscription term. For instructions on how to cancel, please view the following article in our Help Center: https://help.spokeo.com/hc/en-us/articles/115010516568-How-do-I-cancel-my-Spokeo-subscription-.

If you have any further information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to look into, we would be happy to provide you with any located results. We can research a name, phone number, email or mailing address. If you'd like to accept this offer, please contact us within 5 business days and include the information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to search.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scamers 100%

Scamers 100%. Be aware and stay away from this company

March 29, 2026
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Valued Customer:

I am truly sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the Trustpilot.com page for Spokeo on March 29, 2026 regarding our service and charges made to your account, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

When making a purchase, we do our best to let you know about the kind of information we may have available. In addition, we gather our data from 12 billion public records, ranging from census data to public social media profiles. Our name, phone number, and address search will only yield results for individuals in the United States. However, our email and username searches are universal and may display social media profiles associated with those. While our subscription services do include, name, email, phone number, and address searches; any additional services such as historical records, court records, PDF downloads, Investigator reports, enhanced background reports, higher search quotas, and any additional feature or service are offered for an additional price. Spokeo does not originate or create data, so our data reflects that of the original sources. Spokeo does not guarantee data accuracy, and the data should only be used as a reference. We are, however, constantly working to expand and improve the data available on our site. New information is added to our system every day and I suggest you check back for new updates.

Please allow me to explain the charges associated with services selected to your account. Since all Spokeo subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. Furthermore, cancelling your service only disables your subscription from renewing and does not offer a refund. Since all Spokeo services are prepaid, your service will last the duration of the period purchased. I apologize if this was unclear.

Regarding cancellations, Spokeo subscriptions can be cancelled at any point during the subscription term. For instructions on how to cancel, please view the following article in our Help Center: https://help.spokeo.com/hc/en-us/articles/115010516568-How-do-I-cancel-my-Spokeo-subscription-.

If you have any further information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to look into, we would be happy to provide you with any located results. We can research a name, phone number, email or mailing address. If you'd like to accept this offer, please contact us within 5 business days and include the information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to search.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Most dishonest behaviour by hiding the…

Most dishonest behaviour by hiding the cancel account information

March 29, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Valued Customer:

I am truly sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the Trustpilot.com page for Spokeo on March 29, 2026 regarding our service and charges made to your account, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

When making a purchase, we do our best to let you know about the kind of information we may have available. In addition, we gather our data from 12 billion public records, ranging from census data to public social media profiles. Our name, phone number, and address search will only yield results for individuals in the United States. However, our email and username searches are universal and may display social media profiles associated with those. While our subscription services do include, name, email, phone number, and address searches; any additional services such as historical records, court records, PDF downloads, Investigator reports, enhanced background reports, higher search quotas, and any additional feature or service are offered for an additional price. Spokeo does not originate or create data, so our data reflects that of the original sources. Spokeo does not guarantee data accuracy, and the data should only be used as a reference. We are, however, constantly working to expand and improve the data available on our site. New information is added to our system every day and I suggest you check back for new updates.

Please allow me to explain the charges associated with services selected to your account. Since all Spokeo subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. Furthermore, cancelling your service only disables your subscription from renewing and does not offer a refund. Since all Spokeo services are prepaid, your service will last the duration of the period purchased. I apologize if this was unclear.

Regarding cancellations, Spokeo subscriptions can be cancelled at any point during the subscription term. For instructions on how to cancel, please view the following article in our Help Center: https://help.spokeo.com/hc/en-us/articles/115010516568-How-do-I-cancel-my-Spokeo-subscription-.

If you have any further information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to look into, we would be happy to provide you with any located results. We can research a name, phone number, email or mailing address. If you'd like to accept this offer, please contact us within 5 business days and include the information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to search.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Spokeo is a complete rip off

Spokeo is a complete rip off. Once they have your paymdnt info the charge you for services that you did not authorize, then tefuse to issue refunds. WORSE THAN HERPES, AND HARDER TO GET RID OF!!! AVOID!! AVOID!! AVOID!!

March 28, 2026
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Mark:

I am truly sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the Trustpilot.com page for Spokeo on March 28, 2026 regarding our service and charges made to your account, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

When making a purchase, we do our best to let you know about the kind of information we may have available. In addition, we gather our data from 12 billion public records, ranging from census data to public social media profiles. Our name, phone number, and address search will only yield results for individuals in the United States. However, our email and username searches are universal and may display social media profiles associated with those. While our subscription services do include, name, email, phone number, and address searches; any additional services such as historical records, court records, PDF downloads, Investigator reports, enhanced background reports, higher search quotas, and any additional feature or service are offered for an additional price. Spokeo does not originate or create data, so our data reflects that of the original sources. Spokeo does not guarantee data accuracy, and the data should only be used as a reference. We are, however, constantly working to expand and improve the data available on our site. New information is added to our system every day and I suggest you check back for new updates.

Please allow me to explain the charges associated with services selected to your account. Since all Spokeo subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. Furthermore, cancelling your service only disables your subscription from renewing and does not offer a refund. Since all Spokeo services are prepaid, your service will last the duration of the period purchased. I apologize if this was unclear.

Regarding cancellations, Spokeo subscriptions can be cancelled at any point during the subscription term. For instructions on how to cancel, please view the following article in our Help Center: https://help.spokeo.com/hc/en-us/articles/115010516568-How-do-I-cancel-my-Spokeo-subscription-.

If you have any further information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to look into, we would be happy to provide you with any located results. We can research a name, phone number, email or mailing address. If you'd like to accept this offer, please contact us within 5 business days and include the information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to search.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Prank call

So far it was able to bring up the owner of the phone number that keeps calling our house. I just finished "reporting the number" on your site. Let's see how that goes.

March 28, 2026
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Reply from Spokeo

Hello There,

Thank you so much for the 4-star rating and for the very kind words!

We are so very happy to hear that Spokeo works out for you and was able to assist you with your needs. Thank you again for using our site and giving us a try!

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was offered a search for $.95

I was offered a search for $.95. I looked for person that I had not talked to for 40 yrs. They provided me with the means to contact her.

March 12, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Steve,

Thank you so much for the 5-star rating and for the very kind words!

We are so very happy to hear that Spokeo works out for you and was able to assist you with your needs. Thank you again for using our site and giving us a try!

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I did not sign up and they have taken…

I did not sign up and they have taken two payments for Jan anf Feb - How?
I also seem to have two 11 second phone calls to them which cost as well?

January 16, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Requester:

I am truly sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the Trustpilot.com page for Spokeo on March 27, 2026 regarding our service and charges made to your account, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

When making a purchase, we do our best to let you know about the kind of information we may have available. In addition, we gather our data from 12 billion public records, ranging from census data to public social media profiles. Our name, phone number, and address search will only yield results for individuals in the United States. However, our email and username searches are universal and may display social media profiles associated with those. While our subscription services do include, name, email, phone number, and address searches; any additional services such as historical records, court records, PDF downloads, Investigator reports, enhanced background reports, higher search quotas, and any additional feature or service are offered for an additional price. Spokeo does not originate or create data, so our data reflects that of the original sources. Spokeo does not guarantee data accuracy, and the data should only be used as a reference. We are, however, constantly working to expand and improve the data available on our site. New information is added to our system every day and I suggest you check back for new updates.

Please allow me to explain the charges associated with services selected to your account. Since all Spokeo subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. Furthermore, cancelling your service only disables your subscription from renewing and does not offer a refund. Since all Spokeo services are prepaid, your service will last the duration of the period purchased. I apologize if this was unclear.

Regarding cancellations, Spokeo subscriptions can be cancelled at any point during the subscription term. For instructions on how to cancel, please view the following article in our Help Center: https://help.spokeo.com/hc/en-us/articles/115010516568-How-do-I-cancel-my-Spokeo-subscription-.

If you have any further information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to look into, we would be happy to provide you with any located results. We can research a name, phone number, email or mailing address. If you'd like to accept this offer, please contact us within 5 business days and include the information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to search.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

false advertising

Promised it was 100% free and brought me to a paywall after requesting info.

March 26, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Requester:

I am sorry to hear this. I received your complaint to the TrustPilot.com page for Spokeo, on March 26, 2026 regarding our service, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

Please note, Spokeo currently does not offer demo access to full results. I'd recommend exploring our basic search functions, which provides a preview of the kind of information that we offer and the social media networks we support at no cost. Our basic search function provides previews of the kind of information that we offer and the social media networks we support at no cost. However, to view full results, you must make a purchase. I apologize if this was unclear.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks
-Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE SPOKEO

DO NOT USE SPOKEO. Don't trust them and don't click on anything. You will find charges on your credit card for a service you didn't ask for. The only way Spokeo survives is essentially operating as a scam.

March 24, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Requester:

I am truly sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the Trustpilot.com page for Spokeo on March 25, 2026 regarding our service and charges made to your account, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

When making a purchase, we do our best to let you know about the kind of information we may have available. In addition, we gather our data from 12 billion public records, ranging from census data to public social media profiles. Our name, phone number, and address search will only yield results for individuals in the United States. However, our email and username searches are universal and may display social media profiles associated with those. While our subscription services do include, name, email, phone number, and address searches; any additional services such as historical records, court records, PDF downloads, Investigator reports, enhanced background reports, higher search quotas, and any additional feature or service are offered for an additional price. Spokeo does not originate or create data, so our data reflects that of the original sources. Spokeo does not guarantee data accuracy, and the data should only be used as a reference. We are, however, constantly working to expand and improve the data available on our site. New information is added to our system every day and I suggest you check back for new updates.

Please allow me to explain the charges associated with services selected to your account. Since all Spokeo subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. Furthermore, cancelling your service only disables your subscription from renewing and does not offer a refund. Since all Spokeo services are prepaid, your service will last the duration of the period purchased. I apologize if this was unclear.

Regarding cancellations, Spokeo subscriptions can be cancelled at any point during the subscription term. For instructions on how to cancel, please view the following article in our Help Center: https://help.spokeo.com/hc/en-us/articles/115010516568-How-do-I-cancel-my-Spokeo-subscription-.

If you have any further information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to look into, we would be happy to provide you with any located results. We can research a name, phone number, email or mailing address. If you'd like to accept this offer, please contact us within 5 business days and include the information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to search.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware!

I clicked an offer for a report for $0.95, received nothing. Looking for it on their site, I saw a button that said Download Your Report. No indication of any other charge. I clicked it and was charged $19.95, without my consent. I was also signed up for a $29.99 monthly subscription of which there was no mention. I called to ask for a refund, was refused, and when I asked for the person's ID number they hung up on me. The site is set up in a deliberately unclear way to trick you into selecting things you don't want, but just accurate enough that they can insist that it's not fraudulent.

Addendum: the canned reply here is absurd. I don’t care what record they have to offer, I care that they charged me without my consent. The reply is so they can publicly look like they make an effort to resolve things, when in fact they are barely better than scammers.

March 23, 2026
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Requester:

I am truly sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the Trustpilot.com page for Spokeo on March 24, 2026 regarding our service and charges made to your account, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

When making a purchase, we do our best to let you know about the kind of information we may have available. In addition, we gather our data from 12 billion public records, ranging from census data to public social media profiles. Our name, phone number, and address search will only yield results for individuals in the United States. However, our email and username searches are universal and may display social media profiles associated with those. While our subscription services do include, name, email, phone number, and address searches; any additional services such as historical records, court records, PDF downloads, Investigator reports, enhanced background reports, higher search quotas, and any additional feature or service are offered for an additional price. Spokeo does not originate or create data, so our data reflects that of the original sources. Spokeo does not guarantee data accuracy, and the data should only be used as a reference. We are, however, constantly working to expand and improve the data available on our site. New information is added to our system every day and I suggest you check back for new updates.

Please allow me to explain the charges associated with services selected to your account. Since all Spokeo subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. Furthermore, cancelling your service only disables your subscription from renewing and does not offer a refund. Since all Spokeo services are prepaid, your service will last the duration of the period purchased. I apologize if this was unclear.

Regarding cancellations, Spokeo subscriptions can be cancelled at any point during the subscription term. For instructions on how to cancel, please view the following article in our Help Center: https://help.spokeo.com/hc/en-us/articles/115010516568-How-do-I-cancel-my-Spokeo-subscription-.

If you have any further information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to look into, we would be happy to provide you with any located results. We can research a name, phone number, email or mailing address. If you'd like to accept this offer, please contact us within 5 business days and include the information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to search.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not trustworthy

They won't refund the entire amount when you cancel, even if you never purchased a subscription.

March 21, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Sonny:

I am truly sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the Trustpilot.com page for Spokeo on March 21, 2026 regarding our service and charges made to your account, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

Please allow me to explain the charges associated with services selected to your account. Since all Spokeo subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. Furthermore, cancelling your service only disables your subscription from renewing and does not offer a refund. Since all Spokeo services are prepaid, your service will last the duration of the period purchased. I apologize if this was unclear.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy.

March 21, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Spokeo

Hello There,

Thank you so much for the 5-star rating and for the very kind words!

We are so very happy to hear that Spokeo works out for you and was able to assist you with your needs. Thank you again for using our site and giving us a try!

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t give me a refund but then charge my account for that same amount.

I used Spokeo once for 95 cents and that was a good experience, but was charged $29.95 for an unwanted subscription. I called to argue and dispute the subscription and request a full refund. The rep said he would help but I only got a $11.98 refund. I called again and loudly complained until I got the remaining $17.97 refund.
Weeks later I got my VISA card statement and reviewed it. I saw a $17.97 refund. I also saw an unexpected and unauthorized charge for: $17.97. If I wasn’t looking, I would have missed it.
What was Spokeo doing by charging me $17.97 on the same day they gave me a $17.97 refund.
I think this is illegal.

February 27, 2026
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Michael:

I am truly sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the Trustpilot.com page for Spokeo on March 20, 2026 regarding our service and charges made to your account, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

Please allow me to explain the charges associated with services selected to your account. Since all Spokeo subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. Furthermore, cancelling your service only disables your subscription from renewing and does not offer a refund. Since all Spokeo services are prepaid, your service will last the duration of the period purchased. I apologize if this was unclear.

Regarding other billing issues, I encourage you to contact Spokeo Customer Care directly to discuss these charges.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fraudulent and deceptive practices

Fraudulent and deceptive practices. I paid for a $0.95 sample report. Did not give them any permission to re-bill me every month. Sent them 3 emails in the last 40 days to cancel the monthly plan that I, again, DID NOT AGREE to sign up. Received no reply. Will forward the emails to my credit card company to demand chargebacks.

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Requester:

I am truly sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the Trustpilot.com page for Spokeo on March 20, 2026 regarding our service and charges made to your account, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

When making a purchase, we do our best to let you know about the kind of information we may have available. In addition, we gather our data from 12 billion public records, ranging from census data to public social media profiles. Our name, phone number, and address search will only yield results for individuals in the United States. However, our email and username searches are universal and may display social media profiles associated with those. While our subscription services do include, name, email, phone number, and address searches; any additional services such as historical records, court records, PDF downloads, Investigator reports, enhanced background reports, higher search quotas, and any additional feature or service are offered for an additional price. Spokeo does not originate or create data, so our data reflects that of the original sources. Spokeo does not guarantee data accuracy, and the data should only be used as a reference. We are, however, constantly working to expand and improve the data available on our site. New information is added to our system every day and I suggest you check back for new updates.

Please allow me to explain the charges associated with services selected to your account. Since all Spokeo subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. Furthermore, cancelling your service only disables your subscription from renewing and does not offer a refund. Since all Spokeo services are prepaid, your service will last the duration of the period purchased. I apologize if this was unclear.

Regarding cancellations, Spokeo subscriptions can be cancelled at any point during the subscription term. For instructions on how to cancel, please view the following article in our Help Center: https://help.spokeo.com/hc/en-us/articles/115010516568-How-do-I-cancel-my-Spokeo-subscription-.

If you have any further information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to look into, we would be happy to provide you with any located results. We can research a name, phone number, email or mailing address. If you'd like to accept this offer, please contact us within 5 business days and include the information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to search.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SO EASY TO SIGN UP, SO RIDICULOUSLY COMPLEX TO CCANCEL

Lack of information as. promised. So easy to sign up and SO complicated to cancel. No simple online cancellation. Live chat just gets you on hold forever and advises you they may email you instead. FORGET THIS. SERVICE!!!! Thereare FAR better services available.

March 18, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Howard:

I am truly sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the Trustpilot.com page for Spokeo on March 19, 2026 regarding our service and charges made to your account, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

When making a purchase, we do our best to let you know about the kind of information we may have available. In addition, we gather our data from 12 billion public records, ranging from census data to public social media profiles. Our name, phone number, and address search will only yield results for individuals in the United States. However, our email and username searches are universal and may display social media profiles associated with those. While our subscription services do include, name, email, phone number, and address searches; any additional services such as historical records, court records, PDF downloads, Investigator reports, enhanced background reports, higher search quotas, and any additional feature or service are offered for an additional price. Spokeo does not originate or create data, so our data reflects that of the original sources. Spokeo does not guarantee data accuracy, and the data should only be used as a reference. We are, however, constantly working to expand and improve the data available on our site. New information is added to our system every day and I suggest you check back for new updates.

Please allow me to explain the charges associated with services selected to your account. Since all Spokeo subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. Furthermore, cancelling your service only disables your subscription from renewing and does not offer a refund. Since all Spokeo services are prepaid, your service will last the duration of the period purchased. I apologize if this was unclear.

Regarding cancellations, Spokeo subscriptions can be cancelled at any point during the subscription term. For instructions on how to cancel, please view the following article in our Help Center: https://help.spokeo.com/hc/en-us/articles/115010516568-How-do-I-cancel-my-Spokeo-subscription-.

If you have any further information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to look into, we would be happy to provide you with any located results. We can research a name, phone number, email or mailing address. If you'd like to accept this offer, please contact us within 5 business days and include the information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to search.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Catfishing

Received the information to catch a catfish.

March 9, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Amia,

Thank you so much for the 5-star rating and for the very kind words!

We are so very happy to hear that Spokeo works out for you and was able to assist you with your needs. Thank you again for using our site and giving us a try!

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was fast and easy

Ot was fast and easy

March 18, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Belinda,

Thank you so much for the 5-star rating and for the very kind words!

We are so very happy to hear that Spokeo works out for you and was able to assist you with your needs. Thank you again for using our site and giving us a try!

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I paid for 7 days and canceled. I was then charged for months!

The fact remains that I paid for 7 days and asked Spokeo to cancel my 'membership'. Not paying close attention to my credit card charges, I discovered I've been charged $29.95 for months. I didn't use Spokeo and everything I needed I found online with basic searches. Now I have to follow-up with my CC hoping it gets resolved. This has happened to me twice before in many years. I need to avoid all membership subscriptions and don't give out my CC number so easily. I should know better. Add up 10s of thousands of overcharges on a monthly and it's a big chunk of change. Maybe Spokeo will do the right thing and not charge me. If that's the case, I will return and change this poor review in their favor.

3/16/2026
They lied to my CC and said I used their service! I was looking for a friend I served with 55 years ago but found him on 'DuckDuckGo! Name, Address, Phone #, everything! Spokeo did nothing! I have transcripts of my canceling message and call. I'm hearing impaired and need it for reference! About their redundant canned response:

'Addendum: the canned reply here is absurd. I don’t care what record they have to offer, I care that they charged me without my consent. The reply is so they can publicly look like they make an effort to resolve things, when in fact they are barely better than scammers.'

February 28, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Spokeo

Dear Requester:

I am truly sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the Trustpilot.com page for Spokeo on March 18, 2026 regarding our service and charges made to your account, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

When making a purchase, we do our best to let you know about the kind of information we may have available. In addition, we gather our data from 12 billion public records, ranging from census data to public social media profiles. Our name, phone number, and address search will only yield results for individuals in the United States. However, our email and username searches are universal and may display social media profiles associated with those. While our subscription services do include, name, email, phone number, and address searches; any additional services such as historical records, court records, PDF downloads, Investigator reports, enhanced background reports, higher search quotas, and any additional feature or service are offered for an additional price. Spokeo does not originate or create data, so our data reflects that of the original sources. Spokeo does not guarantee data accuracy, and the data should only be used as a reference. We are, however, constantly working to expand and improve the data available on our site. New information is added to our system every day and I suggest you check back for new updates.

Please allow me to explain the charges associated with services selected to your account. Since all Spokeo subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. Furthermore, cancelling your service only disables your subscription from renewing and does not offer a refund. Since all Spokeo services are prepaid, your service will last the duration of the period purchased. I apologize if this was unclear.

Regarding cancellations, Spokeo subscriptions can be cancelled at any point during the subscription term. For instructions on how to cancel, please view the following article in our Help Center: https://help.spokeo.com/hc/en-us/articles/115010516568-How-do-I-cancel-my-Spokeo-subscription-.

If you have any further information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to look into, we would be happy to provide you with any located results. We can research a name, phone number, email or mailing address. If you'd like to accept this offer, please contact us within 5 business days and include the information you would like Spokeo Customer Care to search.

I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our Customer Care team through our contact page, http://www.spokeo.com/contact where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 6PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Thanks!
- Spokeo Customer Care

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