Spokeo turns scattered public records into polished people-search reports. Founded in 2006, the U.S.-focused service aggregates phone, email, address, property and social data into fast web reports for contact verification, reunion searches, or basic background context—delivered through subscription plans and single-lookup credits.
Why Spokeo
Speedy, readable results from public data.
People search made simple
Search by name, phone, email or address and receive an assembled report that highlights contact history, known relatives, social profiles and property links. For personal use—reconnecting with old friends or verifying a contact—Spokeo’s interface surfaces the most relevant public-record snippets so you get answers without wading through raw databases.
Reverse lookups and reports
When a missed call or unfamiliar email appears, Spokeo’s reverse lookup tools provide caller context and associated records. Reports include location history, linked names and public-record pointers—useful for consumer screening and fraud avoidance—while subscription credits let you run occasional deep dives without committing to lengthy contracts.
What They Sell
Verdict
What we like
- Broad aggregation of U.S. public records in one place
- Quick, readable reports ideal for consumer use
- Flexible single-lookups and subscription options
- Useful for contact verification and reconnecting
Worth knowing
- Primarily U.S.-centric; limited international coverage
- Occasional outdated or incomplete records from source databases
- Not a certified employment background-check provider