TruthFinder is an online people search service founded in 2015 by PeopleConnect, the same company behind platforms such as Intelius, Instant Checkmate, and US Search.

People search websites like TruthFinder collect information from publicly available records and online sources and organize that data into a single report. These reports may include details such as names, age ranges, address history, possible relatives, and publicly available social media profiles.

Important note: This article is for informational purposes only. It does not provide legal advice, and people search tools should not be used for employment, tenant screening, credit decisions, or any purpose regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

How Does TruthFinder Work?

TruthFinder, like many other people search tools, collects data from a wide range of sources, including public records, public social media accounts, and other online and offline sources.

The platform analyzes this information and attempts to associate related data points into a single report. Because the data comes from many different sources, the results are automatically generated, not manually verified.

You can look up someone’s name, phone number, or email address with TruthFinder. It will then list information associated with the person in one report, which may look like the one attached below.

The information shown depends heavily on what data exists publicly and how recently it was updated.

If you want to try this service out and see if you can get a report on someone, we recommend that you purchase a membership with the service, because, with the free account, you’d just waste your time and wouldn’t get any useful information. As with most people search tools, the free account “lets” you use their search function, then they display unnecessary searching animation for quite a few minutes – designed to make you think they were searching really hard (while with a paid account, the search can be done usually in a few seconds), and at the end of the search, the searched report is usually locked behind the paywall.

If you’re trying to find basic information on someone, like their name, phone number, or address, you can try free people search engines like True People Search or Fast People Search, but these tools also charge you if you request more information like the person’s court records.

Is the Information on TruthFinder Always Accurate?

No people search website, including TruthFinder, can guarantee complete accuracy.

There are several reasons why information may be incomplete or incorrect. For example, public records may be outdated, or some people may share similar names. Additionally, since TruthFinder also relies on public social media profiles, if the person being searched is not active online, the tool won’t be able to pull out much useful information.

For these reasons, people search reports should be treated as starting points, not definitive proof of someone’s background or identity.

How Much Does TruthFinder Cost?

TruthFinder offers various subscription plans, ranging from $4.99 to $29.73 per month, and your membership automatically renews until you cancel the service.

• The People Search plan costs $28.05 per month. With this plan, you get unlimited person reports and location reports. The report contains information like full name, address, photos, social media profiles, location history, associated persons, phone numbers, email addresses, and employment history, birth information, education history, possible associates, business ownership, assets, criminal records, traffic records, court records, and more when available.
• The Reverse Phone Lookup plan costs $4.99 per month and gives you unlimited phone reports – meaning you can only use TruthFinder’s phone number lookup feature. The report may include the owner’s full name, address, photos, social media profiles, location history, associated persons, phone numbers, email addresses, and employment history.
• The Reverse Email Lookup plan costs $29.73 a month. It lets you search for individuals based on their names or email addresses. The range of information you can uncover with this plan is the same as the Reverse Phone Lookup plan.

It’s also important to understand what these services cannot provide. TruthFinder doesn’t provide real-time or guaranteed current location of anyone, verified employment status, official background checks, etc. And using the tool or other people search tools for restricted purposes may violate the law.

How to Cancel the Subscription?

You can cancel your TruthFinder account online or by phone.

If you want to cancel it online, just visit your Membership Settings page within your Account section of the dashboard. Click on CANCEL SUBSCRIPTION.

Alternatively, you can contact the TruthFinder customer service by calling (855) 921-3711 between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm PT, Monday- Friday. Just give them your account info, and they’ll terminate your membership. Once you’ve canceled over the phone, you should receive a confirmation email within one hour.

Is it Ethical to Use People Search Tools?

People search tools are legal to use when used responsibly and within the law.

Using people search tools can be ethical if your reasons are good, like looking for lost relatives or checking someone out before a date.

It’s only unethical if you use the info in bad ways. Just knowing things isn’t bad; doing bad things with that information is. For instance, stalking, bullying, identity theft, or tricking someone are all unethical uses of the info.

It’s also against the law to use people search tools for anything that goes against the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

To sum up, using TruthFinder is legal and ethical as long as you don’t break these rules. All the info it gives you is public already. You could find it on your own if you’re willing to put in the time, effort, and money, and if you’re really good at searching.

Final Thoughts

TruthFinder and similar people search websites organize publicly available information into easy-to-read reports. While these tools can save time, they also have limitations. Make sure you use the information responsibly.

Have you ever tried a people search tool, and what’s your experience? Feel free to leave a comment below!