How to Cancel Spokeo in 2026
Updated February 2026 • Difficulty: Medium • $19.95/month
Cancel Your Subscription
- Go to spokeo.com/account/subscription
- Log in with your email
- Click Cancel Subscription
- They'll offer discounts — decline
- Confirm cancellation
If you can't find the cancel option, email CustomerCare@spokeo.com or call 1-888-906-0849.
Remove YOUR Data from Spokeo (Free)
- Go to spokeo.com/optout
- Search for yourself by name
- Find your listing and copy the profile URL
- Paste the URL into the opt-out form
- Enter your email address
- Click the confirmation link in the email Spokeo sends you
- Your listing will be removed within 24-48 hours
✅ Spokeo's opt-out process is actually one of the easier ones among people search sites. It's fully online, free, and works within 48 hours. No phone calls needed.
The People Search Business Model
Spokeo aggregates public records (voter registration, property records, social media, court records) and charges you to view information that's freely available from the original sources. You're paying $240/year for a convenient interface to free data.
Free Alternatives
- Google search — "[name] [city] [state]" finds most public information
- TruePeopleSearch.com — free people search (then opt yourself out after)
- County court records — free online portals for most jurisdictions
- LinkedIn — professional background, employment history
- Social media — Facebook, Instagram, Twitter profiles
💡 Savings: Spokeo costs $239.40/year. If you need one background check, use TruePeopleSearch (free) for basic info and county court records for legal history. No one needs a monthly people search subscription.