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About TruthFinder

TruthFinder People Search provides millions of Americans with easy-to-read background reports, public records, contact information and more. TruthFinder reports include data sourced from county, state and federal databases. Truthfinder accesses multiple public records stored on the internet and presents them to the user in one simple report. You can use TruthFinder to check up on old friends, investigate an online date’s information, reconnect with family members and even to check yourself.

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  • Unlimited reports
  • Mobile app
  • Detailed reports
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  • Must buy full month
  • No trial period

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Truthfinder was very helpful in solving questions about a few persons of interest that I have been dealing with for a long time. I find Truth Finder to be very accurate in their d...

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This is a great way to find old school friends that you lose contact with. Truthfinder is user friendly and a quick way to locate anyone. Would use this again. I would recommend t...

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ConsumerAffairs operates independent of TruthFinder and does not offer background check services. Per the TruthFinder terms, you may not use this service or the information it provides to make decisions about consumer credit, employment, insurance, tenant screening, or any other purpose that would require Federal Credit Reporting Act compliance. TruthFinder does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency.

What is TruthFinder?

TruthFinder is a search tool and background check service that lets you find nearly anyone in the U.S. by name, address, phone number or email address.

You can use the service to reconnect with family and friends or to view a person’s criminal history. You can also run a report on yourself if you want to see what information is available about you online. You cannot use the platform to screen employees, domestic workers, tenants or people who provide professional services, including tutors or doctors.

TruthFinder searches millions of public records and social network data across the United States and compiles all the information into one report. The report includes items like:

  • Birth and death records
  • Possible relatives
  • Possible associates, friends, roommates or former romantic partners
  • Detailed location information (current and former addresses)
  • Contact information
  • Education and jobs
  • Social media profiles and dating profiles
  • Assets, including owned properties and driven vehicles
  • Criminal history, arrest reports and traffic records

Pulling a report on TruthFinder is anonymous, so no one will be notified when you perform a search or request a report for a particular person. The company has a free mobile app available in the Apple App Store or Google Play so you can make searches on the go.

TruthFinder cost

Requesting and receiving reports on TruthFinder requires a membership.

A one-month plan with TruthFinder costs around $28 per month. This fee lets users request unlimited standard background checks. Members can save money by purchasing a two-month plan for around $46. TruthFinder does not allow customers to pay for a single report, and you must contact the company’s member care department to cancel your membership.

TruthFinder FAQ

Is TruthFinder free?

Currently, there isn’t a free version or free trial of TruthFinder; however, Truthfinder offers a free search that provides preliminary information including age, location history and potential relatives. Most reputable background check services are not free.

How far does TruthFinder go back?

Results vary by person, but some reports go as far back as 15 years.

Can you do a background check with a phone number?

Yes. Through the company’s reverse phone lookup feature, you can search a phone number and receive relevant background information, including name, social media profiles, possible email addresses and locations.

Is TruthFinder accurate?

Yes. The more information you can provide, though, the more accurate your results are likely to be.

How do I cancel my TruthFinder account?

To terminate service, users must call the TruthFinder member care department.

Is TruthFinder legitimate?

TruthFinder is a great tool for connecting long-lost family members or friends, but the company charges a monthly fee and requires you to call the member care department to cancel. As long as the product isn’t used for malicious purposes, it’s a helpful resource that lets you find family, friends or former colleagues. We recommend TruthFinder for its extensive reports, accuracy and affordable pricing.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2026

    Complete waste of time and money. No pertinent information was given. I know there was a criminal history and nothing showed up. It just gave me a bunch of old addresses that I already knew and no criminal background report.

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    Response from TruthFinder

    Dear Melody,

    Thank you for your feedback and for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and understand how frustrating it can be when information you anticipated isn’t immediately apparent.

    We did review the report associated with your search and can confirm that it does include at least five arrest records. In many cases, arrest and criminal record details appear after the address history section, so we recommend revisiting the report and ensuring you click through the full report to view all available sections.

    TruthFinder is continuously working to improve its service, and we appreciate insights from customers like you. We collaborate with our data providers to help ensure reports are as accurate and complete as possible. However, as outlined in our Terms of Use, public records and commercially available data may contain errors or omissions. Source data can sometimes be reported or entered inaccurately, processed incorrectly, or be incomplete. TruthFinder is not the original source of this data, nor does it represent a comprehensive compilation of all available records. For this reason, any information should be independently verified before being relied upon.

    If you’d like help navigating the report or locating specific sections, our Customer Support team would be happy to guide you step by step. You can reach us at 855-921-3711, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time (10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time). (Holiday hours may vary.)

    Sincerely,

    TruthFinder Customer Support Team

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      Reviewed Dec. 30, 2025

      They provide photos and details about your property that put your family at risk. They provide false information. Information that with no basis in truth. They will violate the privacy of your family and friends. People have filed complaints with the FTC and there is an ongoing investigation.

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      Response from TruthFinder

      Thank you for sharing your concerns.

      TruthFinder is a public records search service that compiles information from third-party data providers and publicly available sources, as outlined in our Terms of Use. We do not create, edit, or independently verify the underlying records, and the information contained in reports may not always be complete, current, or reflect recent changes.

      We take privacy concerns seriously. Individuals who wish to remove their publicly available information from appearing on TruthFinder or related people search sites may submit a request through our Suppression Tool, available via our Privacy Center. (https://www.truthfinder.com/privacy-center). The suppression process requires limited identifying information to ensure the correct record is located and removed and is provided for personal use in accordance with our Terms of Use.

      Once a suppression request is completed and verified, the applicable information is removed from public view on our platform. If a user believes information remains visible after completing the suppression process, our support team is available to review the concern and provide further assistance.

      In addition, we have sent a follow-up email to the consumer offering guidance and direct support.

      For further questions regarding privacy options or account assistance, you may contact TruthFinder Support at 855-921-3711 or by email at help@truthfinder.com

      during regular business hours.

      We appreciate the opportunity to address these concerns and encourage customers to reach out so we can review their specific situation.

      Sincerely,

      TruthFinder Support

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      Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025

      These people are horrible, dishonest. Don't trust them, they didn't give the reports they showed. They just gave regular information that you can get online for free from Google search. They charged extra fake fees. I was always hesitant to use their service because TruthFinder has bad reviews. But this time I decided to give them a benefit of doubt, but it was a big mistake.

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      Response from TruthFinder

      Dear Rajen,

      Thank you for your review. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it can be when the results do not meet your expectations. We apologize for any difficulty you had in finding the information you needed. While we strive to keep our reports as current and comprehensive as possible, there are times when data may not be fully accurate or complete due to the nature of public records and limitations of our data sources. We encourage you to use our reports as a starting point for your own due diligence and hope they serve that purpose for you.

      After reviewing your account, we confirmed that you purchased a 1-report access along with the optional PDF access. Your account has now been canceled, and we’ve issued a full refund for the charges. Please allow 3–5 business days for the refund to reflect on your financial statement, depending on your bank’s processing times.

      If you have any questions or need further assistance, our Customer Support team is available at 855-921-3711, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT (10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET). (Holiday hours may vary.)

      Sincerely,

      TruthFinder Customer Support Team

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      Reviewed Dec. 7, 2025

      Introduction gives no clear indicator that service is not free. This should be clearly stated initially. Also people should be warned not to give out person info if not contracting for additional interest in further use. They offer no way to contact the "service" to ensure no commitment.

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      Response from TruthFinder

      Thank you for your candid review. Your feedback is truly appreciated.

      TruthFinder is an online people-search engine that compiles data from millions of public records, including state and local government sources. While the platform is accessible to all, maintaining and providing this kind of comprehensive data requires significant resources, which is why the service is not free. We understand the importance of clarity, and we are continually working to ensure our pricing and membership details are easy to understand from the start.

      Regarding your concern about contacting us, our Contact Us section is located at the bottom of every page on the site. This includes:

      Our customer support phone number

      A link to our live chat

      A form to contact us by email

      If you have any further questions or need assistance, our Customer Support team is here to help at 855-921-3711, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PT (10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET). Holiday hours may vary.

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      Reviewed Nov. 17, 2025

      I found TruthFinder to be a rip off. No legitimate info was given, everything is out of date, anything they told me could have been Google for free. Don't do it. You will be disappointed. I looked myself up and nothing was accurate, no job history, pathetic, really.

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      Response from TruthFinder

      Hi Jackie,

      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the information you found didn’t meet your expectations — we understand how frustrating that can be.

      Due to the nature of public record information, some data may be incomplete, outdated, or reported inaccurately at the source. We work continuously with our data providers to improve accuracy, but occasional gaps or errors can occur, especially when multiple individuals share similar identifying details. Because of these limitations, we always recommend independently verifying any important information and using our reports as a starting point for further research.

      To help refine results, you can use the “Refine My Search” option after performing a search. Adding additional identifying details can help narrow results and isolate the correct individual.

      We also attempted to locate an account under the information available in this review but were unable to find one. If you can provide additional details — such as the email address or phone number associated with the account — we would be happy to look into this further and assist you directly.

      If you’d prefer immediate help, our Customer Support team is available at 855-921-3711, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT (10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. ET). Holiday hours may vary.

      Sincerely,

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      Reviewed Nov. 17, 2025

      There is almost more incorrect information than correct information, and that doesn't even include missing information. Horrible. No way could I possibly trust this site. Dates, locations, relatives I've never heard of, blood relatives not mentioned, incorrect property owned, or not mentioned, no court cases/judgements shown, no traffic accidents listed, showed a marriage that didn't exist, current address and phone 9 years old, missing emails, no social media info at all, missing business owned, incorrect birthdate and age.

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      Response from TruthFinder

      Hi Annie,

      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that many details in your report did not match your expectations. We understand how frustrating it can be when information appears incomplete or inaccurate.

      We work closely with our data providers to make our reports as accurate and comprehensive as possible. However, due to the nature of public records and commercially available data, the information can sometimes be incomplete, outdated, or incorrectly reported at the source. In some cases, shared names or similar identifying details can also lead to mismatched results. For this reason, we encourage users to treat our reports as a starting point and independently verify any important information.

      To help narrow results in the future, the “Refine My Search” option allows you to add more identifying details, which can improve accuracy by isolating the correct individual.

      After reviewing your account, we can confirm that your membership has been fully canceled and the pending charge has been reversed.

      If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, our Customer Support team is here to help at 855-921-3711, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT (10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. ET). Holiday hours may vary.

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      Reviewed Nov. 12, 2025

      BUYER BEWARE!! They are Nothing but a scam!! Don't pay to join!! Google will give you more information than this Rip Off Company!! And when you do Cancel or Discontinue your subscription...THEY WON'T LET YOU ERASE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION!!

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      Response from TruthFinder

      Hi Joan,

      We’re sorry to hear about your experience, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns. While we strive to keep our reports as current and comprehensive as possible, public record data can sometimes be limited or incomplete based on how information is reported at the source. We always encourage customers to use our reports as a starting point for their own due diligence.

      I also want to reassure you that your payment information has already been archived, which means it is no longer active for any future billing.

      After reviewing your account, we confirmed that the subscription associated with your email was canceled in July 2024. We also located a second account, and that membership was canceled on October 30.

      Additionally, we have submitted your data request based on the email address you provided. You will receive an email directly once that request is complete:

      If the email is linked to a customer account, you will receive instructions to log in to confirm the request. This protects your account, as deleting your User Data will remove the account and cancel any associated subscriptions.

      If the email is not tied to a customer login but we have User Data on file, you will receive an authentication link. Once verified, you will get a confirmation email when the request is processed.

      If you have any further questions or need additional support, our Customer Support team is available at 855-921-3711, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT (10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. ET). Holiday hours may vary.

      Sincerely,

      TruthFinder Customer Support Team

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      Reviewed Nov. 3, 2025

      Truthfinder is anything but the truth! I looked up a financial advisor to see if he was legit. Then I looked up me and my family to check the accuracy and it was so inaccurate it was pathetic! Don't waste your money!

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      Response from TruthFinder

      Hi Terri,

      Thank you for sharing your feedback. Please be advised that TruthFinder is a public records search service; our services are not to be used for any business purpose or Fair Credit Reporting Act purpose, including: to make decisions regarding the hiring, promotion, reassignment, or continuation of any individual, including current or potential volunteers and household employees such as childcare workers, contractors, or home health aides; to make decisions regarding the rental or sale of a house, apartment, or other residential property to any person; to make decisions regarding the lending of money or the extension of credit to any person; in connection with the underwriting of insurance; for any purpose related to any eligibility determination about a person; or for any other purposes that would necessitate FCRA compliance. We have a zero-tolerance policy for such use. For more information, please review our Terms of Use, found at this link: https://www.truthfinder.com/terms-of-use/.

      Please note that we have canceled your account in accordance with our Terms of Use. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please contact our customer service department at 855-921-3711. We are available to assist you during regular business hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time (10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time) daily, including weekends. (Holiday hours may vary.)

      Sincerely,

      TruthFinder Customer Support Team

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      Original Review: Oct. 30, 2025

      I did the trial version of this plan to see how it would work. I was charged the amounts and received the report. The information was minimal at best. The trial time is way too short (5 days). I missed the cancellation of the trial by a few hours and was charged for a month (very expensive) for something I will never use again. I am not impressed with this service at all.

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      Response from TruthFinder

      Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we understand how unexpected charges can be frustrating. We want to assure you that this is not the experience we strive to provide for our members.

      When you enroll in any of our services, our website guides you through a registration page where you can review various membership options and select the one that best fits your needs. In accordance with applicable laws, all billing details — including automatic renewal terms — are clearly disclosed before payment is submitted, and users must explicitly agree to these terms before completing registration.

      Please note that our trial membership lasts five days, during which members can review our service and cancel anytime before renewal. We understand how easy it can be to miss that timeframe, and we’ve taken your feedback to heart as we continually look for ways to improve the customer experience.

      Members of TruthFinder can cancel their membership anytime by accessing their account online, contacting our phone support team, or using our live chat feature. If you’d like assistance with a resolution, please reach out to our Customer Care department at 855-921-3711, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PT (10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET).

      Sincerely,

      TruthFinder Customer Support Team

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      Reviewed Oct. 8, 2025

      Sorry that I paid for this service. Received general information, not enough details. No marriage, birth or death certificates. No information on how other people listed on search are related to individual. Some details on property ownership and lots on property values (who owned property before and after searchee). Have not verified if property info is correct.

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      Response from TruthFinder

      We’re sorry to hear that the report did not contain all of the details you were hoping to find. While we strive to keep our reports as current and comprehensive as possible, there are times when data may be limited, incomplete, or not fully accurate due to the nature of public records and the sources we rely on.

      The information in our reports comes directly from government and commercially available databases. Because of this, some records may be reported inaccurately, processed incorrectly, or may not be available at all. TruthFinder is not the original source of this data, nor a comprehensive compilation of every record, so we always recommend independently verifying any important details.

      To prevent any further charges, we’ve canceled your account and processed a full refund. Depending on your financial institution, refunds typically reflect within 3–5 business days.

      We encourage members to use our reports as a starting point for their own due diligence, and we sincerely apologize for any frustration caused. If you need additional support, our Customer Care team is available at 855-921-3711, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PT (10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET). (Holiday hours may vary.)

      Sincerely,

      TruthFinder Customer Support Team

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