How does GhostVault stop spam calls?

Americans received 52.5 billion robocalls in 2025, according to the YouMail Robocall Index. Spam callers source phone numbers primarily from data broker sites that aggregate and sell personal information. GhostVault removes your phone number, home address, and personal details from 500+ data broker and people-search sites — cutting off the supply chain that feeds spam callers. Most users report a significant reduction in spam calls within 30–60 days of removal.

Can GhostVault prevent identity theft?

Yes. The FTC received 1.1 million identity theft reports in 2024, with total consumer fraud losses hitting $12.5 billion — a 25% increase over the prior year (FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024). Identity thieves routinely use data broker sites to obtain personal details — full name, address, phone number, relatives, and employment history — before committing fraud. GhostVault removes this data from 500+ broker sites and monitors for reappearance, materially reducing the personal information available to bad actors.

How long does it take to remove my information?

GhostVault's scan delivers results instantly — no waiting period. Automated CCPA deletion requests are sent to data brokers immediately upon subscription. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, brokers are legally required to process deletion requests within 45 days. In practice, most major brokers (Spokeo, Whitepages, BeenVerified) remove listings within 7–14 days. GhostVault monitors your listings continuously and re-submits removal requests whenever your data reappears.

Which data broker sites does GhostVault remove me from?

GhostVault targets 500+ data broker and people-search sites — more than double the coverage of most competitors. This includes all major brokers: Spokeo, Whitepages, BeenVerified, TruePeopleSearch, Intelius, Radaris, PeopleFinders, MyLife, FastPeopleSearch, Nuwber, PeopleLooker, and hundreds of smaller aggregators and resellers. The global data broker market was valued at approximately $277–$303 billion in 2024, according to multiple industry research firms including Grand View Research and ResearchAndMarkets, making comprehensive removal coverage essential.

Is the scan really free?

Yes. GhostVault's exposure scan is completely free — no credit card, no account required. The scan checks your name against 500+ data broker databases and returns a detailed report showing exactly which sites have your phone number, home address, relatives, and other personal information. Paid removal starts at $3.99/month, making GhostVault the most affordable full-coverage data removal service available in 2026.

How much does GhostVault cost?

GhostVault costs $3.99/month on a monthly plan, or $39/year ($3.25/month) on the annual plan. This makes it the lowest-priced comprehensive data removal service in the market — cheaper than Incogni ($6.49/month annual), OneRep ($8.33/month annual), DeleteMe ($10.75/month annual), and PrivacyDuck ($8.25/month annual). All plans include unlimited removal requests, continuous monitoring, and breach alerts.

How long does Spokeo take to remove your information?

Spokeo typically processes opt-out requests within 4-7 business days. However, your information may reappear if data brokers that feed Spokeo re-submit your records. Using a service like GhostVault ensures continuous removal across 500+ brokers simultaneously.

Does opting out of Spokeo remove you from all data brokers?

No. Opting out of Spokeo only removes you from Spokeo's database. There are 500+ registered data brokers that may still have your information. You would need to opt out of each one separately, or use a service like GhostVault that handles all of them simultaneously.

Will Spokeo re-list my information after I opt out?

Yes, Spokeo can re-list your information if it receives updated data from its sources, such as public records, social media, or other data brokers. This is why quarterly re-scans and re-removals are necessary for permanent privacy protection.

Why does Spokeo have my information?

Spokeo aggregates data from public records (court filings, voter registrations, property records), social media profiles, marketing databases, and other data brokers. It is legal in the US for companies to compile and sell this information, which is why removing yourself requires active opt-outs.

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Opt-Out Guide

Spokeo Opt Out: How to Remove Yourself From Spokeo (2026)

January 18, 20265 min read

Spokeo is a people-search site with heavy traffic in the US. It pulls public records, social profiles, and data broker feeds to build profiles that include your name, address, phone numbers, relatives, age, email addresses, and estimated income. The business model is selling access to those profiles.

What Spokeo Shows About You

Full name and age
Current and past home addresses
Phone numbers (mobile and home)
Email addresses
Relatives and household members
Social media profiles
Estimated income
Property records

How to Opt Out of Spokeo: Step-by-Step

1Go to spokeo.com/optout in your browser.
2Type your full name in the search box and click Search.
3Find your listing in the results — look for the one with your correct address and age.
4Click on your listing to open your profile.
5Copy the full URL from your browser's address bar.
6Return to spokeo.com/optout and paste the URL into the removal field.
7Enter your email address (we recommend using a secondary email address).
8Click "Remove This Listing".
9Check your email for a verification message from Spokeo and click the confirmation link.

Difficulty & Timeline

Difficulty: EasyTime: ~5 minutesRemoval timeline: 24–72 hours after email verification

If You Have Multiple Listings

Spokeo often has duplicate profiles for the same person pulled from different data sources. Repeat the process for each listing you find. Search with variations of your name — middle name, maiden name, initials — to catch all records tied to you.

Will Spokeo Re-Add My Information?

Yes. Spokeo continuously harvests new public records. Your profile can reappear within 3–6 months as new records are published. Manual opt-outs are not permanent — you would need to repeat the process or use a service that monitors and resubmits removals on your behalf. Spokeo is just one of hundreds of data broker sites; see our background check opt-out guide for a broader list.

Spokeo is just one of 500+ sites selling your data

GhostVault removes you from all of them automatically — and keeps you removed.

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