Endpoint name: https://api.spokeo.com/v5/names

Use Spokeo's Name Search tool to find verified person profiles, contact details, and related data based on a person's name.

Search by first and last name to identify individuals, verify identities, or enrich person records with verified contact and background information.

Overview

Use this endpoint when you have a person's first and last name (optional: middle name, city, or state) and want to locate verified profiles associated with that individual.

This endpoint returns person records that may include verified contact information, addresses, relatives, and aliases, along with unique IDs for further enrichment.

Name Search is commonly used for identity verification, background research, lead qualification, contact enrichment, and fraud prevention workflows.

When to Use

Use Name Search when you:

• Want to identify or verify a person's profile, age, or location
• Need to enrich CRM or customer records with verified contact and address data
• Are performing identity verification, fraud detection, or background screening workflows

Do not use this endpoint to search by phone number, email, username, or street address — use Phone Search, Email Search, Username Search, or Address Search instead.

Required Parameters

• first_name (string) - The person's first name. (Required)
• last_name (string) - The person's last name. (Required)

Response Includes

A successful Name Search returns an array of verified person profiles and associated metadata. Each result may include:

• Name - Verified first, middle, and last name
• Age - Current age or age at death
• Addresses - Known or current addresses (with street, city, state, ZIP, latitude, and longitude)
• Phones - Verified phone numbers associated with the individual
• Emails - Verified email addresses
• Relatives - Family members or household relationships
• Aliases - Known alternative names or name variations
• Deceased Status - Indicator if the individual is deceased
• Metadata - Result count, match confidence, and pagination details
• Person ID - A unique identifier used for follow-up enrichment with Person ID Search
• Social Profiles - Linked social media accounts, profile photos, and URLs
• Work History - Job titles, company names, start and end dates, and whether the person is currently employed
• Education History - Schools attended, attendance dates, and degrees earned

Common Use Cases

• People Lookup - Identify verified profiles that match a person's name.
• Identity Verification - Confirm that a name corresponds to a real person with verified contact data.
• Lead Enrichment - Add verified phone, email, and address data to name-based CRM records.
• Fraud and Risk Detection - Verify individuals before transactions or account creation.
• Background and Due Diligence - Research individuals for compliance or screening workflows.

Endpoint name: https://api.spokeo.com/v5/person_id/{id}

Use Spokeo’s Person ID Search tool to retrieve a complete, verified person profile using a unique Person ID.

Search by Person ID to enrich existing records with verified contact details, social profiles, addresses, and background information.

Overview

Use this endpoint when you already have a valid Person ID (from any other Spokeo search endpoint) and want to retrieve or enrich the full verified profile for that individual.

This endpoint returns detailed person data, including verified contact information, addresses, relatives, social profiles, and work history.

Person ID Search is commonly used for person record enrichment, CRM updates, compliance checks, identity verification, and investigative workflows.

When to Use

Use Person ID Search when you:

• Want to retrieve the full verified person profile associated with that ID
• Need to enrich CRM or contact records with verified name, phone, email, address, or social data
• Are performing identity resolution, risk analysis, or investigative enrichment workflows

Do not use this endpoint to search by name, phone number, email, username, or street address — use Name Search, Phone Search, Email Search, Username Search, or Address Search instead.

Required Parameter

• id (string) – The unique Person ID used to retrieve the full verified profile. (Required; no optional parameters)

Response Includes

A successful Person ID Search returns a verified person record and associated metadata. Each result may include:

• Name – Full name (first, middle, last) and known aliases
• Demographics – Gender, age, marital status, and deceased indicator (with death month/year, if applicable)
• Addresses – Current and historical addresses (with city, state, ZIP, latitude, and longitude)
• Phones – Verified phone numbers linked to the person
• Emails – Verified email addresses
• Social Profiles – Linked social media accounts (with platform name, URLs, and profile photos)
• Relatives – Verified relatives or household members (each with their own Person ID for enrichment)
• Work History – Employment data including company names, job titles, and employment dates
• Education History – Schools attended, degrees earned, majors, and attendance dates
• Certifications – Professional licenses, credentials, or certifications with issuing organizations and dates
• Metadata – Verification confidence, match status, and enrichment source indicators

Common Use Cases

• Person ID Lookup – Retrieve the complete verified profile associated with a known Person ID.
• Contact Enrichment – Add verified phone, email, address, and social data to existing records.
• Identity Verification – Confirm that a previously found ID corresponds to a real, verified individual.
• Risk and Compliance Analysis – Support KYC, fraud prevention, or investigative workflows with verified profile data.
• CRM Record Enhancement – Use Person IDs as stable references to keep customer profiles accurate and up to date.

Endpoint name: https://api.spokeo.com/v5/phones

Use Spokeo’s Phone Search tool to find verified people, contact information, and background details associated with a given phone number.

Search by phone number to identify or verify a person and enrich contact records.

Overview

Use this endpoint when you have a valid 10-digit U.S. phone number (mobile, landline, or VOIP) and want to identify or verify the real person associated with it.

This endpoint returns verified person profiles, contact details, and phone intelligence data connected to that number.

Phone Search is commonly used for contact enrichment, lead verification, fraud prevention, customer identification, and risk assessment.

When to Use

Use Phone Search when you:

• Want to identify or verify ownership of that number
• Need to enrich CRM or contact records with verified name, email, address, or social data
• Are performing fraud detection, risk assessment, or lead qualification workflows

Required Parameter

• phone (string) – The 10-digit U.S. phone number to search. (Required; no optional parameters)

Response Includes

A successful Phone Search returns an array of current and previous owners and associated metadata. Each result may include:

• Name – Verified first and last name
• Age – Current age or age at death
• Contact Information – Verified phone numbers, email addresses, and current address (with city, state, ZIP, latitude, and longitude)
• Social Profiles – Linked social media accounts, profile photos, and URLs
• Work History – Job titles, company names, start and end dates, and whether the person is currently employed
• Education History – Schools attended, attendance dates, and degrees earned
• Phone Intelligence – Carrier name, line type (mobile, landline, VOIP), activity status, time zone, and spam risk level
• Metadata – Match counts, verification confidence, and enrichment details
• Person ID – A unique identifier used for follow-up enrichment with Profile Search

Common Use Cases

• Reverse Phone Lookup – Identify who owns or uses a given phone number.
• Contact Verification – Confirm that a number corresponds to a real person or business.
• Fraud and Risk Prevention – Detect fake, disconnected, or high-risk phone numbers.
• Lead Enrichment – Add verified attributes (name, email, address, and social data) to CRM or customer records.
• Customer Identification – Resolve phone numbers to verified person profiles for compliance and personalization.

Endpoint name: https://api.spokeo.com/v5/emails

Use Spokeo’s Email Search tool to find verified people, contact information, social profiles, and background details associated with that email.

Search by email address to identify or verify a person and enrich contact records.

Overview

Use this endpoint when you have a valid email address (contains “@” and a suffix) and want to identify or verify the real person associated with it.

This endpoint returns verified person profiles, contact information, and social media accounts connected to that address.

Email Search is commonly used for contact enrichment, sales lead generation, candidate outreach, identity verification, fraud prevention, and digital identity resolution.

When to Use

Use Email Search when you:

• Want to identify or verify ownership of that email
• Need to enrich CRM or contact records with verified name, phone, address, or social data
• Are performing fraud detection, risk assessment, or candidate verification workflows

Do not use this endpoint to search by phone number, name, username handle, or street address — use Phone Search, Name Search, Username Search, or Address Search instead.

Required Parameter

• email (string) – The email address to search. (Required; no optional parameters)

Response Includes

A successful Email Search returns an array of verified people and associated metadata. Each result may include:

• Name – Verified first and last name
• Age – Current age or age at death
• Contact Information – Phone numbers, secondary emails, and current address (with city, state, ZIP, latitude, and longitude)
• Social Profiles – Linked social media accounts, profile photos, and URLs
• Work History – Job titles, company names, start and end dates, and whether the person is currently employed
• Education History – Schools attended, attendance dates, and degrees earned
• Metadata – Match counts and verification confidence
• Person ID – A unique identifier used for follow-up enrichment with Person ID Search

Common Use Cases

• Reverse Email Lookup – Identify who owns or uses a given email address.
• Contact Enrichment – Add verified attributes (name, phone, address) to existing records.
• Fraud and Risk Prevention – Confirm that an email corresponds to a legitimate identity.
• Recruiting and Candidate Outreach – Validate applicant or prospect contact information.
• Marketing Personalization – Connect verified emails to social and demographic insights.

Endpoint name: https://api.spokeo.com/v5/usernames

Use Spokeo’s Username Search tool to find verified people, contact information, and social profiles associated with a specific online handle or username.

Search by username or handle to identify the real person behind an online alias, verify authenticity, or enrich existing identity records.

Overview

Use this endpoint when you have a username or handle (for example, rainfire1967 or @rainfire1967) and want to identify or verify the real person associated with it.

This endpoint returns verified person profiles, contact information, and social accounts connected to that username.

Username Search is commonly used for investigations, fraud prevention, and digital identity enrichment.

When to Use

Use Username Search when you:

• Want to identify or verify the person behind that handle or online account
• Need to enrich records with verified name, phone, email, or address data connected to the username
• Are performing fraud detection, social media investigations, or influencer verification

Do not use this endpoint to search by name, phone number, email address, or street address — use Name Search, Phone Search, Email Search, or Address Search instead.

Required Parameter

• username (string) – The username or handle to search. (Required; no optional parameters)

Response Includes

A successful Username Search returns social profiles associated with that username or handle.

Common Use Cases

• Reverse Username Lookup – Identify who owns or uses a given handle or alias
• Social Media Verification – Confirm that a social media account corresponds to a real person
• Fraud and Risk Investigation – Detect fake or duplicate accounts across platforms
• Influencer and Brand Safety Checks – Verify authenticity of potential partners or creators