TruthFinder People Search
About TruthFinder People Search
TruthFinder is a public records research service that uses algorithms and machine learning to search data sources and compile reports. For example, data sources include federal, state, and county database records....
Intelius Public Records Search
An Overview of Intelius Public Records Search Tool
The Intelius Public Records search engine provides information about people, their histories, and their connections to other people, places, and organizations. Intelius has a robust and proprietary technology...
Open Source Intelligence Tools (OSINT)
What is Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)?
Open Source Intelligence, often abbreviated as OSINT, is data and information collected legally from open and publicly available resources. Obtaining the information doesn't require any clandestine effort, and it...
How to Get a Police Report
What is a Police Report?
People file a police report with law enforcement for various reasons. For example, domestic disputes, traffic accidents, burglaries, home invasions, fraud, theft, stalking, violence, and other reasons. To file a report,...
How to Find Someone in Prison, Jail, or Correctional Facility
Starting Your Search
If you need to find someone in prison, knowing in what type of facility they are incarcerated is essential. A prison, also known as a penitentiary or correctional facility, is where individuals...
Fraud Investigations: Investigating Scams, Schemes, and Deception
In 2020, consumers lost an estimated $5.8 billion to online fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This article provides an overview of fraud investigations related to various frauds, scams, and schemes used...
Private Investigator Research Tools
We compiled this list of private investigator research tools specifically for private investigators. However, the resources are helpful for police officers, crime scene investigators, forensic experts, and others who work in or with the...
BeenVerified Background and Public Records Search
This article reviews BeenVerified, the online people search, background search, and public records research service. In this review, I'll provide a high-level overview of the company, the features, and benefits of its public records...
Background Check Databases and Services for Investigators
This article provides an overview of background checks, investigations, and the companies providing products and services. In addition, we'll cover the different types of checks that are available and what's in a typical report.
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Criminal Records Database Search
What is a Criminal Record?
A criminal record is an official account of a person's criminal history. A criminal records database search is most often used by potential employers, lenders, etc., to assess the worthiness of...