Background Checks Reviews

Ensuring that a property owner has the right tenant is key, as completing the eviction of an unwanted renter is an unpleasant process that can cost thousands when adding up property damage and time wasted. That’s where SmartMove comes in. Created by TransUnion, this tenant-screening service provides fast and reliable reports backed by thorough research and years of expertise by one of the top three major U.S. credit bureaus. Whether you’re a landlord, real estate agent, or part of a property management company, you can count on SmartMove’s credit, criminal, income, and eviction reports to provide you with a clear picture of a future tenant’s background. On top of this, it’s a fairly straightforward service to use and doesn’t require you to commit to a long-term subscription – and even better, the company lets you sign up for free. Read More…

Hiring the best employees is paramount to a company’s success. Most of the time, the person being interviewed is a stranger. So, using a service to reveal any negative information about them can separate a good hire from a time-wasting one. In 2018, one of the most reputable credit bureaus in the U.S., TransUnion, created a background check service for pre-employment screening: ShareAble For Hires. This online-based self-service platform allows companies to hire on the spot with lightning-fast background checks, providing information about the applicant’s identity, criminal records, and credit reports. With the addition of an incredibly easy-to-use dashboard and straightforward prices, this service promises to become your confidant when it comes to employee screening. Read More…

There’s any number of reasons why you might want to use a background check service, but being able to reunite with people is perhaps one of the quirkiest. Spokeo is one such tool, a background check and data organization service where the miracle of information gathering is utilized to bring people together. The site was founded by four Stanford University graduates who in the early days only pulled data from social media sites, but as time went on they upgraded the search engine piece by piece, and now members have access to a full portfolio complete with criminal records, a family tree and even property values. Read More…

The idea of accessing digitalized versions of public records is relatively new, but if you are looking for the forefather of this kind of service then US Search is the one to know. The site has been in business for 20 years now, although it’s still worth asking how it has managed to hold up after so much time. This question is especially relevant when considering US Search is part of the People Connect network, whose flagship title Intelius offers a similar service. Nevertheless, US Search is still worth a look since it provides various search modes including reports on people, criminal histories and full background investigations. The basic people search mode can be tested via the two-day trial, while the more detailed reports are illustrated with a sample profile. Read More…

Having been in the business since 2015, TruthFinder is well versed in running background checks on U.S. residents. The service scans private and public records, gathers people’s data, such as their social media profiles, location, and criminal records, and compiles it into easy-to-read reports. TruthFinder’s diverse search methods allow users to look for information about someone by filling in their full name, phone number, email, or address. The results from these searches are data-rich and well-organized in reports, which can be accessed from computers and mobile devices. Prices start at $4.99 per month for phone reports and at $23.28 for people search reports. Read More…

A name can be important. It’s how we recognize people, how a business stands out from the crowd, and in the world of background check services, it’s used to find a person. But what if the person’s name is what you are trying to discover? With Instant Checkmate, people can also be tracked by their phone number, email, or address. The California-based company’s ability to instantly check criminal records, social media pages, and financial statuses, and convert this information into professional reports, is commendable. Prices start at $28.09 per month* for person reports and $5.99 per month for phone reports. Read More…

Staying relevant as a background check service with so many competitors on the market is no easy task. Nevertheless, Intelius has remained in the spotlight since its foundation in 2003. The company provides a highly refined search engine that returns several types of personal data, such as birth dates, criminal records, financial information, and more. Users can look up a long-lost friend or family member, or check the background of a new neighbor with ease. Intelius isn’t restricted to just the browser, as the smartphone app makes searching for people on the go straightforward. Although it’s not a free service, the cheapest subscription is charged every two months and costs $21.13 per month ($42.26 in total). Read More…

Though the internet didn’t fully establish itself into everyday society until the start of the 21st century, it has already become the main source of information for almost every aspect of our lives. And with access to all this information it’s become easier than ever for U.S. citizens to access public records to help properly check on any given person’s identity. In fact, it’s also given rise to background check services like InfoTracer to help facilitate this particular need. The sole purpose of the site is to present a way to check on somebody’s identity, debunk frauds, and alert yourself to sex offenders and criminals in your neighborhood in a convenient manner.

InfoTracer is a service for non-commercial use and it may not provide information accurate enough to make decisions for employing someone, but it still uncovers all other background data of a person, from court cases to criminal records. The search function is available for Windows, too, if you download the desktop app. If you find yourself a regular user then for a subscription of $19.95 per month you’ll unlock unlimited access to all the reports, though there is an option for a shorter five-day trial that costs $2.95. Read More…

Have you ever tried finding old school friends or long-lost relatives online? It’s not as easy as it seems – especially as people move away, get married, or simply don’t use social media. Often it can be very difficult to reconnect. That’s why services like Atlanta-based PeopleLooker are around. Since its establishment in 2017 by The Lifetime Value Company (who are also behind BeenVerified), PeopleLooker goes much further than simple searches by providing full background checks, which will help you find out more about a person. These background checks go into a lot of detail, including court and criminal records. With PeopleLooker, you’re also able to look up phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses. Users can access PeopleLooker’s reports by getting a subscription, with rolling memberships for one month or three months. Read More…

If you had been watching national television in the early 2010s, then the name BeenVerified probably rings a bell. The popular background check service was actively promoted during ad breaks, telling people about the possibility of reconnecting with old friends, checking the identity of a date, or verifying an online seller. Despite appearing on the TV less nowadays, BeenVerified is still growing strong, constantly refining the art of public data searching. Starting from $17.48 per month, BeenVerified offers unlimited background reports that cover genealogy records, sex offender registries, liens and a surprisingly extended social media presence that even includes Kickstarter projects launched by the subject. Read More…