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    • Spokeo, Inc.

      556 S Fair Oaks Ave #101-179 Pasadena, CA 91105-2656

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    • Review from Carol C

      1 star

      07/15/2024

      I accepted Spokeo's $0.95 one week free trial and go absolutely no info about two people that I could get on free public sites. I got a LOT of Spokeo offers for paid subscriptions of sites that would (supposedly) give me more, detailed info. As far as I'm concerned, Spokeo is nothing more than a platform to lead users to paid, more detailed websites.

      Spokeo, Inc. Response

      07/17/2024

      Dear *****:

      I am deeply sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the ********************** page for Spokeo, on July 15, 2024 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 ********************** subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. I apologize if this was unclear.

      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. New information is added to our system every day. 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.

      If you have any further information you would like Spokeo ************* 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 ************* to search.

      I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our ************* team through our contact page, ************************************* where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 8PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

      Thanks
      -Spokeo *************
    • Review from Erica B

      1 star

      07/14/2024

      I was scammed ***** and never even got but one report and it was on the wrong person

      Spokeo, Inc. Response

      07/16/2024

      Dear *****:

      I am deeply sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the ********************** page for Spokeo, on July 14, 2024 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 ********************** subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. I apologize if this was unclear.

      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. New information is added to our system every day. 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.

      If you have any further information you would like Spokeo ************* 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 ************* to search.

      I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our ************* team through our contact page, ************************************* where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 8PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

      Thanks
      -Spokeo *************
    • Review from Kim C

      1 star

      07/06/2024

      Do NOT use Spokeo. It says absolutely free. No Fee. It's a lie. There is a free trial, but you still have to pay $0.95 per each one time search. I paid the $0.95 and the report was less accurate than info that I could give you. The current address was over 6 years old. I spoke with customer service and I gave them the current street, town, and state and they couldn't find the person's apartment number. They did refund my $0.95, so I will give them that. That's the only reason I can even give them one star.

      Spokeo, Inc. Response

      07/08/2024

      Dear ***:

      I received your customer review to the ********************** page for Spokeo, on July 6, 2024 regarding our service, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter. 

      Spokeo has access to over 1.2 billion records, collected and organized from many different open and publicly accesible sources. New information is added to our system every day. 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 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.

      I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our ************* team through our contact page, ************************************* where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 8PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

      Thanks
      -Spokeo *************
    • Review from Robin B

      1 star

      07/02/2024

      I don't ever remember using this business. That being said, even if I did I used it or looked once and maybe possibly decided to try the $1 trial. But am suddenly being charged, with no approval for $29.99. I actually had to look them up and see who they are.I am telling people to avoid them and all companies like them. If you need to know information, research the company thoroughly you will use.

      Spokeo, Inc. Response

      07/03/2024

      Dear *****:

      I am deeply sorry to hear this. I received your customer review on the ********************** page for Spokeo, on July 2, 2024 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 ********************** subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. 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 ************* team through our contact page, ************************************* where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 8PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

      Thanks
      -Spokeo *************
    • Review from Kevin P

      1 star

      06/13/2024

      Discovered a recurring charge from Spokeo of $24.95 every month from February 2021 to June 2024, totaling over $1000.Never signed up for Spokeo!! This is a deceptive business practice from a scam company !! The report that I supposedly paid for was on a search of a name that I did not recognize. So I know it wasnt done by me!Talked with them on the phone. Manager #1 said the max ****** they could give was $29.94! Ask to speak to their manager: Manager #2 said the max ****** was $299.40! Manager #3 said ********** was $598.80! That was supposedly the highest level manager.Ill be pursuing getting the remainder (~$400) back somehow
    • Review from Rosalyn A

      1 star

      06/11/2024

      Deceptive practices- they will allow you to make a search of information then tell you the price is .95 cent. That seems reasonable for the small amount of information they provide. Then 7 days later you are hit with a $29.99, monthly subcription. They do not tell you this before hand, beware.

      Spokeo, Inc. Response

      06/13/2024

      Dear *******:

      I am very sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the ********************** page for Spokeo, on June 11, 2024 regarding our service, 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 ********************** subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. I apologize if this was unclear.

      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. New information is added to our system every day. 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.

      If you have any further information you would like Spokeo ************* 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 ************* to search.

      I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our ************* team through our contact page, ************************************* where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 8PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

      Thanks
      -Spokeo *************
    • Review from Brenda F

      1 star

      06/05/2024

      This company has nothing to offer that is up to date. Their information isn't even accurate. I couldn't even pull my info and theres 191 social sites they pinned to my husband, none of which come closer than 4 yrs ago and theres about 175 of those arent him or even the same ***. ****** pulls more accurately, and its free! They are cons...they have a U! For Unsatisfactory in my grade book.

      Spokeo, Inc. Response

      06/07/2024

      Dear ******:

      I am very sorry to hear this. I received your customer review to the ********************** page for Spokeo, on June 5, 2024 regarding our service, 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. New information is added to our system every day. 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.

      If you have any further information you would like Spokeo ************* 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 ************* to search.

      I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our ************* team through our contact page, ************************************* where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 8PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

      Thanks
      -Spokeo *************
    • Review from HAYLEY A

      1 star

      06/04/2024

      FAlSE ADVERTISING! NOT TRANSPARENT. TAKES MONEY WITHOUT BEING HONEST. SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN AND CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE GIVEN A REFUND.

      Spokeo, Inc. Response

      06/06/2024

      Dear ******:

      I received your customer review to the ********************** page for Spokeo, dated June 4, 2024 regarding our service and charges made on 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 ********************** subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. I apologize if this was unclear.

      I can confirm that this subscription has already been disabled back on June 4, 2024. This discontinues all future charges for Spokeo.

      Upon reviewing your account, I see that this matter has already been fully handled with Spokeo ************* representatives and your request was fully addressed also on June 4, 2024. 

      I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our ************* team through our contact page, ************************************* where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 8PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

      Thanks
      -Spokeo *************
    • Review from Russ E

      1 star

      05/29/2024

      False Advertising lies stop cheating people honesty is good business

      Spokeo, Inc. Response

      05/31/2024

      Dear ****:

      I received your customer review to the ********************** page for Spokeo, on May 29, 2024 regarding our service, and I am happy to assist in resolving this matter.

      I'm sorry to hear you weren't wholly satisfied with your experience with Spokeo. If you could explain more about the issue, I'd love to help if possible. 

      I apologize for any inconvenience, or hardship this matter may have caused. You are more than welcome to contact our ************* team through our contact page, ************************************* where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 8PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

      Thanks
      -Spokeo *************
    • Review from Temi A

      1 star

      05/23/2024

      Absolutely DO NOT USE this company. Saw the $0.95 background check..no indications that I was about to be swindled..used it for a ONE TIME background check. Went about my day..8months later, PayPal notified me that this company is charging me $29.95/month (WHAT?!).even worse they have been charging me for MONTHS. I didnt even know what company this was and had to look them up on ******* I certainly did not sign up for no auto payments. I canceled the auto payments and called them. At first they tried to say they cannot find my account.I had to reinforce that I see all the information and my information was accurate. Then she found me. I was only refunded for this month(maybe because it was same day transaction), but I called PayPal right away and notified them that no service was exchanged nor did I use their services beyond the first and only time. Did not consent to auto payments.

      Spokeo, Inc. Response

      05/29/2024

      Dear Temi:

      I received your customer review to the ********************** page for Spokeo, dated May 23, 2024 regarding our service and charges made on 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 ********************** subscriptions automatically renew to prevent service interruption, trials that were left unchanged, were charged on the service's renewal date. 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 ************* team through our contact page, ************************************* where we are available by phone, email, and chat 7 days a week from 5AM to 8PM PST. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any future questions or concerns regarding this matter.

      Thanks
      -Spokeo *************

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