PEOPLE SEARCH

 

 

Locate People provides public records searches in many categories. For years, they have been dedicated to systematically gathering databases, sources, and data center links to provide members with the highest levels of investigative services. With over a billion records to draw from, Locate People has access to more information than any other service reviewed. Data is obtained through thousands of sources, both public and private, and quickly displayed on your screen.

To begin your search, simply enter a person's first and last name, and select either a state-wide or a nationwide search. For just $29.95, you will have access to over 30 different search options, tools, and resources, including the following:

•  Bankruptcy Records

•  Birth Records

•  Business Records

•  Comprehensive Background Checks

•  Court Records

•  Criminal Records

•  Death Indexes

•  E-mail Accounts

•  Federal Records

•  Legal/Civil Judgments

•  Marriages/Divorces

•  People Searches

•  Property Records

•  Relatives

•  Reverse Cell Phone Searches

•  Reverse Landline Phone Searches

•  SSN Validations

•  SSN Records

•  Vessel/Watercraft Records

•  Warrants

For an additional $9.95 (recommended), you can also run an unlimited number of reports that include the following:

•  Address History

•  Age

•  Date of Birth

•  Marital Status

•  Phone Numbers

•  Possible Relatives and Associates

•  Property Records

The reports provided by Locate People are very detailed. Click on the image at the right to see a sample of just some of these reports. The information returned is both accurate and complete. It can be displayed directly on your screen, or you can print it off in a convenient, easy-to-read format.

Locate People provides a helpful FAQ page, and you can e-mail their customer support associates with any questions that arise. We found their support representatives knowledgeable, and our queries were addressed within an hour. If you are not satisfied with Locate People for any reason, you can receive a full, money-back guarantee up to eight weeks after your purchase.

Locate People sets the standard for people search facilities. Combining a huge database of available information, a large number of available searches, and fast and accurate reports, Locate People earns our highest rating.

 

 

People Lookup is a good website to use to find a lost loved one or retrieve background information on another individual. The website is visually appealing and very easy to use. People Lookup is also 100% legal and confidential. On the main page, potential customers can select from over 20, different, basic categories, such as Finding an Individual, Criminal Registry, Background Checks,and Email Lookups.

The results we obtained were fast and accurate. People Lookup also has a small testimonial section-where previous customers relate the quick and complete results they have obtained.

Members can choose to pay using a variety of credit card options or Paypal, and plans come with a 56-day, money-back guarantee. People Lookup's pricing is as follows:

•  $29.95 for a 1-year plan with up to 10 searches.

•  $34.95 for a 2-year plan with up to 15 searches.

•  $39.95 for a VIP plan that includes up to 25 searches.

 

Overall, People Lookup is a secure and safe place to find, investigate, and research individuals. However, People Lookup does not provide access to as many records and types of information as the highest-rated service.

 

 

People Finders has been in business for over 20 years and offers comprehensive people searches but at a slightly higher price than the higher ranked providers. This full service site even offers a quick method of locating all of the social networks associated with any one email address. People Finders can quickly locate if someone is on face book, LinkedIn, Slide, and more allowing for your own additional information source.

People Finders is generally easy and flexible with locating the information you’re looking for with the information you have available. You can conduct searches by name, address, social security, and phone number.

As with any people search service you need to be aware that not all public information is available from all states. That said, if you want to find if that someone special has been married you’ll want to review the list of states and years that are available before paying the fee.

People Finders offers a comprehensive background report for $39.95 that includes aliases, maiden names, birth date, address history, phone numbers, property ownership, marriages & divorces (if they are available in that state), relatives and neighbors for the person you’re looking to know better. You can even add $10.00 to locate a criminal check for the same individual. For a $19.95 monthly fee you can run an unlimited number of people searches to locate names, addresses, birth dates, phone numbers, reverse phone look-up, property searches, death records, and some marriage and divorce information.

Overall, we liked People Finders and the comprehensive nature of this site. The social network find was impressive and allows the customer a great opportunity to learn a large base of information on anyone. However, we found the high ranked competition to provide the same comprehensive reports at a lower cost.

 

 

US Search bills itself as the leading provider of people searches and background checks. While this website is visually disorganized and busy looking, it is actually easy to gather information and navigate through the website. US Search will help customers conduct people searches and background checks. You can also use this service to find court, home, and family records, as well as screen contractors and nannies. US Search will also provide you with credit reports and identity theft reports.

A great plus to this website is their upfront pricing. Most services are in the range of $25.00 to $60.00-although some searches run as high as $300.00. The following are some pricing examples:

•  Instant State Criminal Searches - $24.95

•  National Criminal Searches - $59.95

•  Basic Background Check - $39.95

•  Enhanced Background Civil Search - $99.95

US Search provides a wonderful question and answer section and a toll-free number for any additional questions. They also offer a no-result, no-charge policy, which is a wonderful feature that is not common to many online people search websites. Finally, US Search has an extensive positive testimonial section that boasts reviews from many happy customers.

Finally, US Search is honest about the information that it cannot gather, such as Social Security numbers and information on minors. US Search is a solid online search service. Although subscription prices are listed upfront and there are no hidden fees, these prices vary and are more expensive than other online search services. Therefore, you might first consider one of the higher-rated selections.

 

 

Net Detective is an online service used to gather specific information on individuals. Potential users can get background information on future employees or service contractors. Net Detective can also be used to research family history, look up old or lost friends, and get detailed financial information about yourself. This website is endorsed by the National Association of Independent Private Investigators and is 100% legal. Net Detective will also teach registered users how to cloak their e-mail, find wanted fugitives, and where to buy special security products. They even have a list of speed traps throughout the United States.

While at first glance this website is visually busy, it is actually pretty easy to navigate and gather product information. In fact, you can become a "Net Detective" in just two easy steps. First, enter your e-mail address. Second, enter some personal information and pay. A one-year subscription costs $29.95, making this appear to be one of the least expensive online research sites.

However, once you sign up for their service, you'll find that Net Detective really wants you to sign up for their "Plus" version.  At $29.95 per month, Net Detective claims that their "Plus" version  is the only way you can truly receive background checks, criminal checks, and services that other top-rated companies provide for free. Unfortunately, they don't tell you this before you sign up for their basic service!

Net Detective offers a 100% guarantee and boasts numerous positive testimonials from happy customers. They also offer online and telephone support should any problems arise. Net Detective has a solid website that prides itself on customer satisfaction. However, we think their advertising is misleading at best and they should be more clear about what you get when you sign up for their basic service.

 

 

Something about Net-Vestigator billing itself as able to get the "dirt" on in-laws and neighbors did not sit well with us. While this website is visually appealing and somewhat easy to use, Net-Vestigator does not deliver what it promises.

For $24.99, potential customers can download the company's software (note that this software is not Macintosh compatible). Net-Vestigator claims that customers will be able to find anyone's e-mail address, phone number, and physical addresses. The company also claims that it can locate "anyone..anywhere," get FBI records, and obtain driving and police records.

Net-Vestigator also offers additional programs for individuals "signing up now." However, potential customers should really look at the fine print with all these "free extras." Sign-up incentives include the following:

•  Cyber Investigator - They do not explain what this is.

•  X-Cleaner (limited function) - This will remove documents that have been opened and pictures viewed on computers.

•  Backup Devil (free trail) - This is a PC backup utility.

•  Electronic Gift Voucher ($15) - This can be used for wireless video surveillance and spy cameras.

•  Free Credit Report - You can use this option to obtain your credit report.

While the website boasts two positive testimonials, most reviews for Net-Vestigator have not been favorable. The most common complaint is that after down loading the $24.99 software, customers only receive a list of links that charge additional money for information. Therefore, we cannot recommend this service.