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Alert! PEOPLE SEARCH ONLINE SCAM ALERT!
Posted by Admin on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 at 2:53 pm
“Beware Of Online People Search Scams!
I Can’t Believe The Hours I’ve Wasted On These So Called People Search Sites……”
If there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s that you can’t always believe what companies claim on their sites. It’s ridiculous and I’m frustrated to be honest. That’s one of the reasons why I created this site.
Why Do People Need People Search?
Conducting people searches is incredibly beneficial for everyone. What if you’re dating online and want to see if someone’s telling the truth about their age? How ’bout screening your babysitter? Maybe you’re looking to find your old sweetheart and see if they’re married? There are many reasons why you’d want to pick up the following information on someone:
- Address (Do they really live where they claim to?)
- Phone Number (Can I actually call them?)
- Age / Date of Birth (What’s their Real Age?)
- Marital Status (Are they still single? MARRIED??)
- Estimated Income & Home Value (Do they have a job or own their own home?)
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So, I’m A Cheapskate… 
I tried to do the Cheap/Free approach at first. It’s kind of funny actually to think of how much time I wasted. Well, not really!?! So picture this…here I am doing a reverse phone search for this guy who just emailed me in response to a bookkeeping ad I posted. Then, I think I found him. I click on the link and it’s another search box wanting me to search for him again. So, I do and they want me to purchase before I see anything. So, I keep looking and finally figured out that I’m not going to find zilch until I purchase one of these things. I went through about 10 of them before I finally found the data. Then, I start going through my list to get a refund. Do these companies even know what in the world customer service is????
And The Winner Is…(Drumroll please)
Anyway, that was a debacle and I learned the hard way. But, the site I found the data on was Net Detective. I was actually surprised because it was a fair price according to the other sites out there. I got unlimited searches: search by name, search by email, search by address, search by phone, all UNLIMITED! Which by the way helps alot because some of those guys charge you up front then want to charge you everytime you search. One of the other things I thought was really cool with Net Detective was that they gave me a phone number to call if I had trouble. So, I couldn’t find this one person I was looking for info on and wanted to see if there was a better way. Rather than telling me the better way they actually looked up the record for me. Is that cool or what?
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So, thanks for listening to me ramble on… Anyways, I hope you’ll find this helpful when it comes time to do some effective people searches online.
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About This Site
My name is Kim and I am a freelance writer. I have over 30 years of experience in office management and administrative expertise. I specialize in handling customer service, training and writing for online businesses.
Writing has always been my passion. I am an avid animal lover who is combining my love of writing and animals together in the children’s books I am writing.
The Internet has opened up a whole new world for people of all ages. While most of us agree it’s changed our lives for the better, there are still precautions that you need to take. I want to help you navigate the Internet safely. However, being security conscious doesn’t stop with the Internet. This blog will be your source of information and education to keep you and your family safe online and offline.
While I wish the cost of maintaining a blog was free, it is not. The providers of some—though not all—of the sites mentioned are generous enough to provide compensation for my honest opinions about their products or services. I do not write about any product that I have not personally tried. Feel free to check out my full compensation disclosure.
Kim
yes i would like to fine classmate
Hi Bob:
Net Detective offers unlimited searches for three years for a one-time fee of $29.00.
http://www.netdetective.net/
Hope this helps!
I’m haunted by a cousin that I recently discovered in conversation with her brother. She was given away shortly after birth in Los Angeles and was forgotten. Problem is she one of many people with the same name and I’m wary of spending a lot of money on PS’s and coming up empty handed. What’s the next best step forward?
Hi Windel:
You can try posting the information on our Lost Friends board. Or if you can try Net Detective and they have a 90 day satisfaction guarantee.
http://www.netdetective.net/
Hope this helps.
Best wishes,
Kim
Is this being read by a real person?
Hi Chris:
Yes, I am a real person. Please go to this page:
http://consumer-warning.org/about-this-site/
Let me know if you have further questions.
Kim
Does this “Basic Service” provide addresses and phone numbers?
Hi Joy:
Yes, Net Detective provides addresses and telephone numbers on people searches.
http://www.netdetective.net/
Hope this helps.
Kim
How do you find relatives on your mothers side that she never knew? and i only know her name She was given away at birth and my grandparents that raised her has passed.
Hi Betty:
Without any information such as names or locations, it will be difficult on Net Detective. You might be better off using a geneaology website to track your mother’s family.
Hope this helps.
Kim
Does Net Detective include a DMV records search? This is sometimes the best way to obtain an up to date address, especially if you are attempting to serve a defendant in a small claims case.
Hi Ron:
Net Detective provides the states’ DMV web sites. You can then either contact them or get the county level DMV from their web site.
http://www.netdetective.net/
Warm regards,
Kim
How accurate/up-to-date is Net detective information?
Hi Jack:
Net Detective is continuously adding new records into the program. Major updates occur approximately every month, when the newest information is available. They have a 90-day satisfaction guarantee.
Hope that helps!
Is there a way to track a person in real time with iphone4? Thanks in advance for your time.
Hi Rich:
I hope this finds you well.
We specialize in finding people (people searches), background checks, etc. I would suggest contacting an Iphone expert to discuss your question.
Warm regards,
Kim
im looking for a person to have them served with an order of protection
Hi Arthur:
I hope this finds you well.
Please refer to my last reply. Net Detective has the functions you need for your search.
http://www.netdetective.net/
Hope this helps.
Warm regards,
Kim
i need to find someone for court reasons
Hi Arthur:
I hope this finds you well.
Net Detective has a great people search function as well as many other features.
http://www.netdetective.net/
Hope this helps.
Warm regards,
Kim