What is Spokeo and what does it do?

Spokeo is a data broker and people search engine that aggregates information from various public records, social networks, and other online sources to provide comprehensive profiles on individuals. By inputting a name, email address, phone number, or other identifying information into the Spokeo search platform, one can access details such as contact information, location history, social media accounts, marital status, criminal records, and more. It's designed to help users find and reconnect with people, track down unknown callers, or research individuals for personal or professional reasons. However, Spokeo's activities raise privacy concerns since it compiles and sells personal data that are easily accessible to anyone using their service.