How do I check if my personal data was exposed in a data breach?

Enter your email address at tryexpose.com to run a free scan. EXPOSE checks your information against known data breaches, people search sites, social media, public records, and 300+ websites to show you exactly where your data appears online.

Is my personal information on the dark web?

Your data may be exposed without you knowing. EXPOSE scans breach databases that include dark web leaks, leaked passwords, and compromised accounts. A free scan gives you an exposure score, and a full report ($4.99 one-time, or included with subscription plans) shows complete details with removal instructions.

How do I remove my information from data broker sites?

EXPOSE identifies which data brokers and people search sites have your information, then provides step-by-step removal guides and direct opt-out links for each site. Most sites are required by law to honor removal requests within 30-45 days.

Does EXPOSE store my personal data?

No. EXPOSE has a zero-storage policy. Your information is processed in real-time and immediately discarded after your scan completes. Payment is handled securely by Stripe. We only keep a transaction record as required by law.

What is the difference between EXPOSE and data broker sites like Spokeo or WhitePages?

Data brokers collect and sell your personal information without your consent. EXPOSE does the opposite: it shows you where your data is exposed and helps you remove it. We never store, sell, or share your data. You are the customer, not the product.

How many data sources does EXPOSE check?

EXPOSE searches across data breaches, social media platforms, people search sites like Spokeo and WhitePages, public records, court records, political donation records (FEC), professional licenses, and 300+ websites for username and profile matches.

How to Remove Yourself from Spokeo (Step-by-Step)

Spokeo is one of the biggest people search sites out there. It scrapes your name, address, phone number, email, age, relatives, and sometimes income estimates into a neat little profile that anyone can pull up. They do have an opt-out process, and it actually works. The catch? Your data will probably reappear within a few months because Spokeo keeps buying fresh records. Here's how to remove yourself right now.

Last updated March 18, 2026

> Quick Reference

Go to Opt-Out Page →

Difficulty

Easy

Time

5 minutes

Verification

Re-lists?

3-6 months

What Spokeo publishes about you

nameaddressphoneemailagerelativesincome estimates

Before you start: Spokeo is just one of dozens of sites listing your data. Search your name on EXPOSE to see everywhere you are listed. One scan, 30 seconds.

> What to do

1
Find your Spokeo profile
Go to Spokeo.com and search for your full name. Browse through the results until you find your listing. Copy the full URL of your profile page. You might have multiple listings if you've lived at different addresses.
Search Spokeo →
2
Go to the opt-out page
Head to Spokeo's opt-out page. Paste the URL of your profile into the form. Enter your email address. Use a real email because they'll send a verification link you have to click.
Spokeo Opt-Out →
3
Complete the CAPTCHA
Solve the CAPTCHA to prove you're human. Click the "Remove This Listing" button. You'll see a confirmation message telling you to check your email.
4
Verify via email
Check your inbox for an email from Spokeo. It usually arrives within a few minutes. Click the confirmation link. If you don't see it, check your spam folder. The link expires after 72 hours.
5
Repeat for additional listings
Search Spokeo again with variations of your name, different cities you've lived in, or your phone number. Each separate listing needs its own opt-out request. Yes, it's tedious. Yes, you have to do it.

> Where Spokeo gets your data

Spokeo pulls from a huge mix of public records, social media profiles, marketing databases, phone directories, and real estate records. They aggregate data from over 12 billion records across 130+ sources. Even after you opt out, they keep getting fresh data from these sources, which is why your profile tends to come back. The only real solution is to opt out repeatedly or use a monitoring service that catches re-listings.

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See everywhere your data is listed

Search your name on EXPOSE to find every data broker, people search site, and public record listing your personal information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Spokeo take to remove my listing?▼

Usually 24-48 hours after you click the verification link. Sometimes it takes up to 72 hours. If your profile is still showing after a week, submit another request.

Will Spokeo re-list me after I opt out?▼

Almost certainly. Spokeo continuously ingests new data from public records and data providers. Most people see their profiles reappear within 3-6 months. You'll need to repeat the process or use automated monitoring.

Can I remove someone else from Spokeo?▼

Spokeo's opt-out is self-service, so technically anyone can submit a removal for any profile URL. There's no identity verification beyond the email confirmation. You could submit removals for family members if you have access to their email.

Does Spokeo sell my data?▼

Spokeo makes money by charging people to view full profiles. They sell subscriptions and individual report access. Your data is the product. Opting out removes your profile from search results but doesn't delete your data from their backend systems.

Done with Spokeo? You probably have 20 to 40 more broker listings to remove.

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> Quick Reference

> What to do

Find your Spokeo profile

Go to the opt-out page

Complete the CAPTCHA

Verify via email

Repeat for additional listings

> Where Spokeo gets your data

See everywhere your data is listed

Frequently Asked Questions