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Reviewed July 22, 2020
The rep was very polite, nice and professional. I could see her smile through the phone. Her customer service skills were wonderful and we need more kind people like her on the receiving end for customer care. Great Job!?
Reviewed July 15, 2020
I called in and asked to have subscription cancelled, it was fast, and representative was very courteous, she could not have been more helpful. I did not realize I had been paying a monthly fee and thought I would have to argue to get cancelled but certainly did not!
Reviewed July 14, 2020
Was looking for a few different things that weren’t showing up. I was also looking for social media accounts under a different alias that didn’t show up. Already knew what was showed, was just looking for something different.
Sincerely,
Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed July 13, 2020
My old email address was used to open an account and investigate myself in 2017. I am disabled and do not work, why would I investigate myself. My husband realized this charge on my card and I did not recognize it. We called and were told what is was, that it was never used since activated but being charged monthly. They closed the account but said they would only return 12 months. Asked why only 12 months and the answer was, that is how far our system allows. How can a legitimate company acknowledging what has happened cannot return the full amount. Taking $$ from someone on SSDI, does not make a company trustworthy.
Sincerely,
Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed July 10, 2020
Instant Checkmate representative was EXCELLENT. He's a KEEPER! Took charge to resolve billing issue. Very professional, efficient, cordial. Followed up with action confirmation. Quality performance that translated to favorable reputation of service his employer provides. Would recommend as ethical company.
Reviewed July 9, 2020
The operator that helps me was extremely kind and courteous. Also very fast and efficient. She put me at ease while helping me fix the issue I was having a problem with. I would recommend your customer service to anyone as I had a very positive experience. Thank you.
Reviewed July 7, 2020
Billing. Jacob, was very nice and took care of the problem. Look in to usage and projected refund date. He was very upbeat and pleasant to work with. I am not really sure what else to say about this call. I hope of you Customer services are equally as nice. Have a great day. Have a great week. Have a great year.
Reviewed July 1, 2020
I called to cancel my trial subscription but it had already charged my account this morning. Lindsay was very friendly and helpful and not only canceled my subscription but also offered my a refund for the monthly charge! She also offered a reduced monthly rate but I chose to pass at this time. No pressure at all from her - just friendly service!
Reviewed June 26, 2020
I was doing a phone check and all the info I got back was the phone companies information and it was out of date which is fine. I just see no reason to pay for a service that is going to charge me any time I want to get a report.
We’re sorry you didn’t find the information you were looking for. We’re always working with our data providers to ensure that the information in our reports is as up-to-date and complete as possible, but sometimes the data just isn’t available to us. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed June 22, 2020
The service did just what I wanted. I was pleased, however, this is something I will rarely ever use and I don't want to pay monthly for a service I won't be using. The cancellation process was easy. Thank you.
Reviewed June 19, 2020
Excellent phone service. Was able to find what I needed and know that I can count on them for reliable information. It was easy to lookup information and I was able to connect with people I haven't seen in a long time.
Reviewed June 18, 2020
The lady was very nice over the phone and helped me with the confusion of a bill that I did in error. Thank you very much for helping me solve this issue and getting me a part refund. The transaction was quick and easy with no hassle whatsoever.
Reviewed June 5, 2020
Jack who assisted me was polite and very professional. He refunded my June payment which was unexpected. He also told me that if I need Instant Checkmate services again, that I can get a reduced rate. Thank you for taking care of this matter.
Barbara **
Reviewed May 23, 2020
I was sent an email saying for 13 dollars I can get 30 days free. After one search I was cut off. Now they want 39 dollars and you have to pay for email check and extra for phone check and you will get charged 39 dollars a few times a month and also a dollar about ten time out of billing cycle. And after you call and tell them cancel you will still get charged. Do not get sucked into their scam and half of info is not correct so you can’t get a positive reading. All Bad. If you want a good site go to People Whiz. It very accurate. You pay one time a month. It’s free phone, emails. I tried everyone of these sites and they all suck except people whiz. Robert
Sincerely,
Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed May 18, 2020
I have never felt so unsafe in my life with scammers who claim to be one and they are not. Instant Checkmate helped me tremendously to remove those who are not legitimate and are only scammers. Thank you guys. I feel much safer this way with your verifications.
Reviewed May 15, 2020
Checkmate does what it advertises - reveals otherwise difficult to obtain information about individuals. We found it useful recently when a home inspector gave misleading information about a home we were selling - checkmate revealed numerous problems with the individual, including tax evasion and other unhappy clients.
Reviewed May 15, 2020
My call assistant Jake was very helpful in refunding me my money after confusing small print lead to me purchasing a plan I didn’t need or use. I appreciate the help and that there was only about a minute wait time.
Reviewed May 11, 2020
Always helpful for whatever I have been looking for. Also very accommodating on the telephone. They try every way to help in your needs as a customer. Also have been very lucky in finding the correct information I have been looking for in a long time. I would recommend to my friends and family anytime.
Reviewed May 1, 2020
Overall I was very satisfied with your service. I was able to locate the majority of the people I needed to find. If I ever decide to return to the service I was engaged in I wouldn't hesitate to use Instant Checkmate again.
Reviewed April 28, 2020
I use Instant Checkmate to get contact info and to determine if a person should be safe to meet alone. Not sure if I should rely on it so much for the latter, but it works good for the former. Been subscribed for several years. Never tried another system.
Reviewed April 28, 2020
Always very pleased with results from your website. I cant recall a time where I didn't find the info I was looking for, nationwide. Thanks for being there for a go to and helping me make educated business decisions with your information.
Reviewed April 17, 2020
I've had good results with the service and customer service. A little pricey compared to others but it is worth trying to see if it meets your needs. When it comes to cost one has to balance a recurring monthly charge vs. only paying for it when you need it.
Reviewed March 29, 2020
I am not necessarily answering these surveys in the order received. This is the 3rd one so I ask that you review the two previous surveys. The Customer Service Agents were very good and it was great that they were able to work from home and provide excellent service. Refer for good customer service: Yes! Having to call Customer Service: No.
Reviewed March 23, 2020
I just needed to review one contact. No additional needs. The information I sought was readily available. Some of the information was not necessarily correct, but there were statements stating this might be the case. There may be additional needs in the future, but not at this time. I will re-evaluate my needs at a future date.
Reviewed March 23, 2020
I wanted to try out this service. I wanted to see how it works, so I did a background search on myself. It is a bait and switch. It came up saying criminal record found. I have no criminal record. I continued to work through it to see what else it says. Then it said possible criminal record found, key word "possible". In the end it took 15 mins to run through everything and then came up to a credit card screen. It makes up stuff in order to get you to purchase the report....
We apologize for any misunderstandings, but we do not claim to be a free service. Instant Checkmate compiles hundreds of millions of available public records from several different data sources. While we wish we could provide this information for free, it costs us money to access records from our data sources and to maintain our website and app. Our billing details are prominently displayed before a customer decides to sign up for our services, and these terms can also be reviewed at any time in our Terms of Use.
Sincerely,Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed March 20, 2020
Yesterday I decide to try your instantcheckmate.com 5-day Trial*. "Includes UNLIMITED Reports. Your 5-day $1 Trial Will Last Until 3/24/20! During your trial you’ll have access to UNLIMITED Background Reports. If you would like to cancel before the trial ends, you may do so for any reason and you will not be charged again. Simply call 1-800-222-8985."
OPENED ACCOUNT 2:30 PM 3/19/2020. CANCELLED 2:55 PM 3/19/2020. Address’s wrong, phone numbers wrong, NO employment History, no pics, licenses not correct. Did a check on known friends and their info was nowhere close. I can find more info on a Google search, myself. Sent email to support@instantcheckmate.com asking for cancellation confirmation number. As of yet I have no reply and no idea if my account has been canceled. “Our number one goal at Instant Checkmate is customer satisfaction. If you wish to cancel your membership, feel free to call one of our excellent member care staff at 1-800-222-8985.” Doesn’t appear to be the case.
Hi Michael,
We’re sorry about the recent delays in our email response times and our customer support lines. In response to COVID-19, we’re currently working with our communities, government officials, and local entities to take care of the well-being of our associates and our customers. This has caused longer response times between our customer support team and our customers, and we’re doing all that we can to lessen this delay.
For more information and updates in regards to COVID-19 and our response times, please visit this page:https://www.instantcheckmate.com/responsetime/
Again, we greatly appreciate your patience with us during this time. Please do not hesitate to contact our customer service department at (800) 222-8985 with any further questions or concerns. We are available to assist you during regular business hours, Mon-Sun 5am - 10pm PST (8am - 1am EST).
Sincerely,Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed March 11, 2020
I discovered that Instant Checkmate has billing our credit card since 2018. An account was created using my husband’s email and they claim we only did background checks on ourselves. Why a person would open up an account and do background checks on themselves is suspect to me. I’ve called customer service and they assure me my account is closed. I’ve canceled my credit card so they can’t have any more money. They have promised to issue me a 12 month refund despite the fact that they scammed me for longer than that. They say 12 month refund is their max. I only got that after being told that 3 and 6 months is the max.
I’m extremely upset. I’ve upset a couple of their representatives and I’m sure they’ve flagged me as nuts. I’ve contacted their legal department. I can’t get any written proof of my refund or account cancellation even though they claim to have emailed it. No it’s not in my junk folder. I want a full refund and I will not stop until I get it. I’m sure this company offers some kind of service but they also take people‘s money to whom they have offered nothing at all. Disgraceful.
Sincerely,
Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed March 4, 2020
I found what I needed with no problems. Helpful in what I needed to find. Information was mostly useful, but some was not... Overall the product is good, but someone should only have to pay for a report and not do a subscription service!!
Reviewed March 3, 2020
I was asked to complete this survey after my last call to IC. I’ve had to call several times with various questions. Each time I’ve been greeted with very courteous and professional people. They always answer my questions to my satisfaction. Although the last time I called I was unable to get a conclusive answer, we came to the mutual conclusion that the subject of the search must have been removed from public records for some reason. The subject’s name did not appear under a people, phone, or email search. His name did not appear as a relative to his brother, father, or wife. I found his name as relative to his mother, but got an error message (attached) when I tried to view report.
I called IC for help and explained the situation. The person I spoke with was using a different browser, so to rule out the browser as being an issue, he wanted to try to view the report himself. However, when he pulled up the mother’s report, the subject’s name no longer appeared in the names of the relatives. The subject’s father had just told him he was going to find his address by looking at a background check service. Myself and your representative came to the conclusion that the father must’ve removed his (subject’s) name from public records. I give your representative kudos for spending the time with me on the issue. Great service from your people.
Reviewed Feb. 29, 2020
Everything is like right on & Perfect like 99.99998% of the time! I HAVE recommended it to like at least 8 different people! I AM SOOO HAPPY WITH IT! I JUST CAN'T EVEN SAY HOW HAPPY I AM ABOUT IT'S EXISTENCE & WILL CONTINUE TO USE IT IN THE FUTURE!
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2020
I signed up to use it once a few years ago. It wasn't particularly helpful but better than nothing. I signed up recently to use it again, and again it found very little information on who I was looking up, despite having all pertinent information and consent from who I was checking... Cut to a few months later and I realized they have been autobilling me every month as well. Simply avoid. I don't know how it has such high reviews.
We apologize for any confusion you may have experienced with our billing system. When a user activates their account, they must provide an electronic signature authorizing Instant Checkmate to charge their card as described, including for the automatic renewal of their membership. A manager from our member care department will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2020
The website was easy to use and accurate. I'd recommend it to anyone. Whether for dating, or checking out a potential tradesman, it's a great tool to have at your disposal. It could save you money, as well as a lot of heartache later.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2020
I used this process to determine the person and length of time that my husband cheated on me. I was successful in finding out the year it started bu not so sure about the ending date. If I have more things that needs to be checked I'll use this service.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2020
BEWARE! Very deceptive on their cancellation procedure. I cancelled my subscription in January. Thinking it all good I did not give the site a second thought. Today I just got billed for a service I do not want, use or need. I went back to the site to find my account that had previously stated "inactive", active. I cancelled it again. It takes 3 fen times to confirm you want out then still offers you a chance to save and offers to take 10 dollars off the subscription price. I again went through all the steps and the 3 times of clicking cancel my account and again got a confirmation email stating my account was cancelled.
These practices of making it very easy to register an account then extremely difficult with many forced "chances " to change your mind and not cancel is in my viewpoint; very shady and deceptive business practices. I wonder how many dollars they steal from people each month that no longer want their service or use their service because they make cancelling your subscription purposefully deceptive. BEWARE of this site and their deceptive cancellation procedure. I am calling their customer service and will write a follow up review but I am not expecting much from an online site with such deceptive cancellation procedures.
Hi Michael,
We’re sorry to hear that you had a frustrating experience with our billing system. A manager from our member care department will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2020
I canceled my account because I only needed a report on one person. The customer service rep. was so nice which is such a pleasure. She made the cancellation without trying to talk me into keeping it. I would definitely recommend this to others.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2020
The representative that I spoke with was courteous, attentive and patient and excellent in trying to resolve my concerns. The rep showed professional excellence and commitment to ensure my problem was intricately looked into. I am impressed at the competence and swift call to action without subjecting me to unnecessary long hold. I am encouraged.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2020
This was so easy for me to find an old friend. I could go back to where I left off on your site. Customer service was 5 stars. I will be using service again. I would recommend this site to anyone looking for old friends.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2020
I used Instant Checkmate for help finding address for classmates when we had our 45th class reunion this past year. Instant Checkmate made it fast and easy to find the addresses I needed to send out the class reunion invitations. I would definitely recommend this service to anyone that is looking to find an address.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2020
I am really happy. The few times I have needed help I got the help. I like Checkmate. I am worried about what may happen to my large family many who are young. With the FBI after my relative could hurt some one. Am a worry wart. I have never had something happen to me like this. I was doing Ancestry and I will be happy to recommend a friend to your company. I must stop. I need to lay down. Thanks. Shirley.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2020
I thought that a one time use was a flat rate and turned out to be a subscription that I had no intentions of using and then never did. My fault for not reading the service plan. The gal who helped me was terrific. She researched the history of the start date and refunded me the appropriate monthly fees. I used this service twice without recalling. I'd probably use this service again if the occasion arises. Thanks so much!
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2020
Customer service was wonderful, but website did not deliver. No info on your site, but competitor delivered. Website lures you in with promise of info, but there was none. Would never have signed up. Do appreciate the refund. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2020
I found the service quick and easy to use and lent a feeling of security. I was dating online and the information provided was often a deciding factor. I’m happy to say that I believe my online dating days are over and I simply do not need the service any longer. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is single and searching online. When I called to cancel, the rep was extremely friendly and helpful.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2020
I was searching for a friend of mine to reconnect with. Your service gave me enough information to assist me with my search. The person I was looking for had contacts that were all dead ends. I did find a link to one of her sisters and pulled her information. I was able to contact her sister who informed me that my dear friend died in 2016. Even though it was not the outcome that I wanted, I now can go through the grieving process and get closure. Thank you for all of your help.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2020
I have never really trusted sites like this since I had my ID stolen. I really don't trust any sites. But after seeing your security the Experian name I became a believer in you. Even more so after I talked in person to one of your team members, great experience.
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2020
Also discovered a new friend of a friend, who has been visiting me is a pedophile. So it's worthwhile to use Instant Checkmate, which updates frequently, it's true - when you have a hunch about suspicious characters in your home.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2020
I was able to find information I needed for my search. I am thankful it all turned out great. This Checkmate Search has any and everything you would be interested in and not interested in finding. You will definitely get the answers you are searching for. This search was a detailed search.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2020
Thanks Zach for the great help I received in canceling my account and giving me a refund! The site is very good for searching for anyone you're looking for. If I need to search again I would do so with confidence.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2020
The guys I talked to today were extremely kind and extremely helpful. It was very encouraging to experience great customer service. That is a rare thing in the world we live in today. Thank you very much. I would recommend this company to others.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2020
Best way to protect yourself. Be smart ladies and check out anyone you have an interest in!! You will be shocked what men won’t reveal to you and try to hide!! Invest the small amount of money for your peace of mind! Mr. Right may be totally Mr. Wrong and a complete liar!!
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2020
Thought I could get phone numbers that was associated with my boyfriend nothing was current. I just wasn't satisfied y'all need to get the information on people up to date. Get y'alls info up to date Of January of 2020.
We’re sorry you didn’t find the information you were looking for. We’re always working with our data providers to ensure that the information in our reports is as up-to-date and complete as possible, but sometimes the data just isn’t available to us. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2020
Thank you for the helpful service and staff!! The service worked extremely well in my time of need. The staff was prompt and friendly, the information was current and valuable. I will come back to you when I need help in the future!!
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2019
This was a very helpful service. Thank you! I found the info I was looking for and needed. Regarding possible dating people and finding out more about them. Was a useful resource that benefited me greatly. I no longer need this service at this time.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2019
3. Traffic tickets from the current year weren't included, which is the primary reason I opted for this service.
4. The following functions simply didn't work: Red Flag, Star rating & Leave a Comment
5. To download a report is an additional $2.99. Once you pay this price, you don't pay it again. Why isn't that included in the monthly fee?
6. To get the "Dark Web" content is another fee, which I didn't opt to do.
Based on the inaccuracies found in my personal report, I wouldn't trust it to run reports on others.
Sincerely,
Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2019
The information that I wanted was available and was thorough on InstantCheckmate’s website. I was satisfied with every aspect of the website, including my cancelling my subscription. The agent, Larian, was knowledgeable and efficient with her handling my subscription cancellation.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2019
Thought all was lost trying to find real owner of RV I purchased in early Nov. 2019. Was given a old non valid title and no other info from guy I bought it from disappeared and person he had gotten invalid title wouldn't cooperate either. Was able to obtain name of valid title holder. Then with the help of Instant Checkmate I got more information than friends at a large police dept. could even come close to. They were amazed when I told them how much info I got. Social Media, all related phone #'s, Spouses, criminal backgrounds, way more than I expected. Got everything resolved and taken care of. Will highly recommend this service. Their phone help is superb!
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2019
I was satisfied with the value and content of the service I received. Customer service after the sale was excellent. I would gladly recommend your services to anyone needing them. I will be happy to be a return as need arises.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2019
The service was very helpful to me. It contained lots of background information on assets and properties that I wouldn’t have other access to. I would recommend this service to people who need personal background checks and to know about assets and relations.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2019
I have used this site for two years & highly recommend over others I’ve tried! They are very accurate and up to date compared to similar sites. Their customer service is exemplary & their bundle package is a great price! If you’re interested in researching those annoying anonymous phone calls or emails that show up, then, this is the site for you! And, you have to admit, it’s actually very interesting to look up friends and family on the internet. This site has it all!
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2019
While the report failed to give me the information I was looking for regarding an aged open status on a dismissed court case the support from customer service was excellent. I called to cancel the subscription and Albert was very understanding and accommodating. He not only cancelled the subscription but also refunded my initial fee as the service did not give me the one item that I was using it to find. If I have the need for a background service again I would choose this one.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2019
M. Teresa was very pleasant and personable. She knew all the answers to all my questions and immediately rectified any issues. Please give that woman a Raise!! She is a valuable asset to your company.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2019
I found it to be very helpful in locating people from the past. I did find some of the phone number were not accurate. I tried to locate a niece who was missing since 2000. It seems that either someone is using her name because the person that answered phone didn't know her.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2019
Signed up to get info on a relative. The name, DOB, and some relatives were accurate. The information in question shows a 16 year old went to high school and college at the same time. Hard to believe the information in this report and they rely on the consumer to verify the information. I thought I was paying for verified information. Not worth any amount of money.
We're really sorry to hear that you had a bad experience on our site. Our data is obtained from public records and various other records sources. We are always working with our data providers to get the best information possible, but as our Disclaimer states, there are some cases in which the information may not be 100% accurate. This is due to variables like clerical errors, slow processing times, and discrepancies between states over what is considered “public record.” There also exists the possibility of false positives, and more than one individual with the same name and basic information may match up with many other records. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2019
I absolutely can not believe how easy it was to get a refund. Somehow I was set for monthly auto when I only needed a 1 time deal. Your associate was so gracious and kind, I wish more businesses had the integrity that you have. I will definitely come back knowing you have a stellar reputation and put your customers first! Thank you so much!
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2019
I found everything I was looking for other than I think some misdemeanors do not show up or maybe they fall off after so long. Otherwise it’s a great service. I would recommend using them to check yourself and others records especially if you feel someone may be hiding something.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2019
My husband and I are looking to sell our house. The realtor we hired started acting shady so I wanted to do some research to make sure he is who he is. I found lots of info on him that he's a scammer not even a legit realtor. This site saved us thousands of dollars of paying him for services he isn't authorized to do.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2019
Intuitive and accurate. Great for checking out dates. Turned out one of mine was on Megan’s list and married and had filed bankruptcy and had a lengthy criminal history. Completely worth the fee to avoid all that drama. Found someone nice with a clean file so it was totally worth it.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2019
Easy to use the search and got information I was looking for. Response time was quick in my search. Since I had it for a month I searched other people and was able to send in corrections I knew did not belong to the person I searched.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2019
Absolute pleasure speaking with Al. He was so helpful, patient and informed. He walked me through all the issues I was having step by step. Saw I had multiple charges and made a refund to me. Set me up with the perfect plan for the perfect price. Great gentleman.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2019
Spoke with Nick, who compassionately took care of the problem I had. I am not great at writing reviews but if all of the employees at this company are as kind and helpful as Nick....that says a lot about this company. Thank you.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2019
I needed to use your service in the first month and it worked well. I noticed that your company was continuing to debit my account after I thought that I had cancelled the service. When I called customer service and spoke with Nick, he was great. He looked at the account, noted I had only used it in the first month and cancelled the account retroactively. Much appreciated and I would definitely use your company in the future.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2019
I called on the phone for assistance. I didn't have to wait long as Le ** (I think was her name), your customer service agent, I spoke with was helpful, skilled at explanation of product and helped me better understand the reports. Your product was decent and fair given the money.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2019
Received credit card statement yesterday & saw that we were charged twice for the same thing. The gentleman I talked to was exceptionally friendly and immediately took care of the situation with no issues whatsoever. Great Job and customer service. Didn't even have to ask to be credited - he had already done it before I even got to that point.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2019
Unlike every other service of this type I have tried, this one actually found the people I was looking for, and gave me enough information before I signed up to let me know my first search was indeed the person I was looking for. My only objection is the cost. I understand that to provide all of the information they provide is costly, it is just out of my price range for a long term subscription.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2019
Great service. Would highly recommend. Good amount of information received. Better than expected. Online personnel very helpful. Would sign up again if I find that I need to. Thank you. Will definitely recommend this service to my friends and family members.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2019
I decided to cancel my service again, (I'm an on again/off again customer) and the agent I spoke with was polite and informative. I used some of the other background check services and comparatively speaking Checkmate has the best Customer Service.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2019
Just when you've lost all hope of ever finding a business with that good old fashioned customer care service OUT of the Blue steps a company called CHECKMATE - EXCELLENT! Maryanne was delightful, professional, courteous, and very helpful I certainly recommend them! Thank You!...
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2019
Excellent customer service when my debit card wouldn't work to reactivate my account. When I called the 800 number, your customer service representative was able to figure out the problem and was able to reactivate my account using a different card number.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2019
Best money I ever spent. Would definitely use this site again if I needed it!!! It gave me all the information I needed and was very accurate. It is very easy to use and has a great source of information.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2019
I really liked this site. I wish they could go a little more in detail like what business or personal business property somebody owns. I will use them again I found some really useful information. I was able to find some distant relatives. Sincerely Stan
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2019
I wanted to do a background check on someone my child was starting to date. I had some concerns. This Instant Checkmate gave me the information for me to follow up on to make sure my child would be safe. All is well. THANK THANK THANK YOU!
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019
Lisa, who handled my request, was polite, friendly and professional. I only cancelled because of financial problems and hopefully will subscribe again. I will definitely will recommend you to my friends. You offer a valuable service that is helpful to many people.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2019
So far the services have been very accurate and informative especially as a Single Woman constantly being hit on by Men from other countries on Social media! I've found many of them to be nothing but ghosts and catfishing! You can never be too careful. Thank you for your service!
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2019
While I am somewhat disappointed with the information that I received from this program **** I cannot help but to appreciate the explanation and help from the service desk. Terrence went out of his way to provide the necessary information.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2019
I called customer service to cancel my subscription because I had yet to use it ever and Albert was awesome!! (No issues with service, just never had to use it like I thought I would when I ordered it.) He guided me thru the process without any problems. So professional and courteous. Thank you Albert.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2019
While the service was not quite what I was looking for, the customer service team was very understanding in canceling my subscription and making sure I was a satisfied customer. Give it a try. It may work for you and meet your needs.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2019
Cassie did an excellent job for me in customer service. Very professional and personable. She really took care of me, answered all my questions. Although I didn't need to keep the service she didn't hassle me about leaving which leads me to think if I ever need the service again I would sign up instantly.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2019
TOTAL SCAM FRAUD. BEWARE. DO NOT USE! Ran 1 report, authorized $34.78 charge. ICM charged my account $83.47 and $1.99 which I never authorized. By "agreeing to terms" on the site you are agreeing to a subscription which apparently allows them to charge whatever they want on an ongoing basis. TOTAL FRAUD SCAM DO NOT USE!!
We apologize for any confusion you may have experienced with our billing system. When a user activates their account, they must provide an electronic signature authorizing Instant Checkmate to charge their card as described, including for the automatic renewal of their membership. A manager from our member care department will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2019
Called in to cancel my subscription. The Agent on the phone was knowledgeable and reduced monthly payment. Very nice and courteous. Keeping subscription for now because of Agent's professionalism over the phone. Great customer Service. Very personable.
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2019
I called thinking I wanted to quit my membership. Ms. ** listened to my reason why and actually explained why I should keep my service. She was NOT pushy. She was informative on how using your company might help me with the problems I am having. She was right and I am very happy. Glad you employ such kind caring people. Thank you for all the info I now can get.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2019
Customer service representative was very knowledgeable and friendly. Answered all my questions and solved my issue completely. Explained in very nice manner all my options in good detail. I had a question about something in a report and she was able to explain to me what it had meant.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2019
I had a problem with my account and needed help right away. Albert was the best and got it fixed right then. Too bad every business isn’t like this. I will definitely do business again with this company. Thanks Albert!
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2019
I'd like to express that although my call's purpose was in no way beneficial for her or your company, the customer service rep, Caroline, went over and above with assistance and guidance to accomplishing here said purpose. With respect and appreciation to Caroline....Thank you!!!
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2019
Caroline needs a raise. If not a raise, she needs to be promoted to CEO. She is very personable and professional. Caroline is a valuable asset to Checkmate. My dealings with her was completely easy and Caroline is very easy to talk to. Thanks.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2019
The lady that helped me out was very helpful, super professional, polite and she helped me out the best way she could. And she made sure that my problem was resolved before getting off the phone. She gets five out of five stars.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2019
A friend of mine gave me some information on a gentleman I have been dating for over a year. It was not complete so I decided to look into his background for my self. Instant Checkmate did a thorough job and the information I received was just what I needed to be able to make an informed decision about this person that I was getting serious about. Even the cancellation process was easy and the sweet lady that assisted me was great. With employees like this fine young lady your company will do great. I will highly recommend your service to my friends who utilize Facebook and other chat rooms. Thank you for all your assistance.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2019
If you want to walk through 15 slow online steps, which lead you to believe you’ll receive helpful information, you are on the right website. Had they led with their fees before wasting 10 minutes of my time I would’ve understood, considered, and either moved on or subscribed. Instead, their long-winded click-journey was a pain in the ass and waste of way too much time. When I ultimately sign up for a background check service, I will do it from a reputable source that doesn’t mislead me down a fake click journey of **.
We’re sorry that you had a negative experience with our services. We’d love to hear more about what you don’t like and what we can do to better your experience. Please contact our Customer Support team at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2019
When I wanted to cancel my month trail after 2 days, it was easy with no pressure from the rep on the phone. I was disappointed that the information that I received was vague and I didn't get anything that I could have found on my own. Great rep. Jake!
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2019
Amazed how thorough info was. Was able to find info on anyone I wanted. Great format. Was able to download all reports to save or print out. Really great service. Very easy to use after I got the hang of it. Took a few times but finally was able to use quickly.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2019
This is a joke, when you log in to learn about the website and what it has to offer, they ask for your email, and then every time you turn on your computer they spam you with fake alerts on people. There should be a law against spam companies like this.
Hi Mike,
Thank you for reaching out; we appreciate your honest feedback. We apologize for any confusion you may have experienced regarding our policies.
Use of the Instant Checkmate website is subject to the following Privacy Policy:
vi. Email MarketingBy submitting your email address via the Site, you are expressly consenting to receive emails from Instant Checkmate, including from Instant Checkmate’s affiliates, and from third parties concerning offers and advertisements unrelated to Instant Checkmate. To unsubscribe from receiving email messages from us, from our affiliates or from other third parties, click on the “Unsubscribe” link contained in each email.
Despite the stipulations mentioned above, we have removed your information from our email marketing list. Please allow at least 10 days for the email advertisements to cease.
If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at 1-800-222-8985. We are available to assist you during regular business hours, Mon-Sun 5am - 10pm PST (8am - 1am EST).
Sincerely,Customer Support
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2019
Great site. #1. Thank you. Found what I needed...Checkmate work what I needed to find out, City and State, A great website to find what to see about things that you may need to find out. Also a good way to remember is short "ICM"... I already told relatives to go to this site if needed. Again Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2019
I took advantage of the free trial membership, and was able to find information that I could not find by doing my own searches online. Definitely came up with deeper information. After my trial period, I called to cancel and spoke with a lady named Joslyn who was very friendly and accommodating, definitely a customer service asset! Overall, I was pleased with your service and would recommend.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2019
I had been wanting to check on my report for years just to see if they were really reputable and this was a name with a reputable reputation. I was impressed with the thoroughness of the report. Excellent and easy for anyone to use. It was nice to see all my old address and phone numbers that I had forgotten and all my email addresses too.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2019
There was very little information provided and they started charging monthly to my account even though I never agreed to a subscription. Very unscrupulous. Beware. Check your account later to make sure that they haven't done this to you too.
We’re always working with our data providers to ensure that the information in our reports is as up-to-date and complete as possible, but sometimes the data just isn’t available to us. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2019
The young lady that helped discontinue my service was amazing. In my experience when discontinuing a service, the people are rude and give you the run around. I only used the Check mate once, the 5 stars were earned by the young lady. She was professional, friendly and her phone voice was so pleasant. She needs a raise. She is amazing at her job.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2019
I looked at Instant Checkmate as my partner, where I made valuable discoveries. I was delighted to find friends from my past, with the hope of contacting them in the future. I found a lot of useful information, but would have liked less information re sex offenders in the area.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2019
I found what I was looking for! Great job on helping me out! I needed this to look someone up and it was a great help in finding what I thought I may find. I have recommended you to other people and they have found you helpful also! Thanks again!
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019
After some investigating, we were able to to find out there was a second email address that I was never using and showed no activity that I was paying additional charges to my credit card account. Note to self, always check your statements. Thank you Andrew!! Your help was greatly appreciated!!
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2019
I called in reference to an activity on my charge account and found that it was from an search service that I assumed was cancelled. I spoke with an extremely delightful representative by the name of Caroline, could be Carolyn, and she was very helpful with my problem. I would hope that all of your representatives at ICM are as people oriented as she. Thank you and she for the assistance and wonderful contact.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
I was very pleased with not only the quickness of my search, but also the how accurate the information was. And also learning some things that I never knew about people I thought I knew all about. Thank you for having such a great web site.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2019
Good experience for the usage needed and refund was processed successfully when requested. Thanks for the good time on the phone when discussed to get the refund done in quick fashion. Thanks for the help. It was really appreciated. The customer service was tremendous and the wait time was not too bad.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019
The information was good, but I thought there would be more. Most if not all the information was accurate. Kinda fun to check out family as well, although no real surprises. Timeline could have more information in it - didn't see any real financial info like home purchases etc. Appreciate the service and would use it again.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019
The young lady was most knowledgeable, warm and yet super professional. I would certainly love to get her again if in the future I needed assistance. She had so much patience with me, an elderly woman with zero knowledge of computer work. Thank you for having an asset to your team. Mary
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2019
The customer service representative who helped me was very informative, polite, and helpful. He did a great job! The site was easy to use and very useful. I appreciate the opportunity to try it out for a very low price, and I would highly recommend it to others.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2019
Very accurate, update information provided. I definitely recommend this site for anyone needing to do a background check on someone. It's definitely worth the small price you pay, to get that peace of mind you need. I highly recommend! Fantastic customer service as well. Don't hesitate.... using their service is worth every penny.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
Great people to work with they take there time to make sure that everything you ask for is working very helpful and under standing customer service. I will be using their service again I'm sure. Very affordable too. Thank you again, Redgey
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2019
I received what I was looking for and the site may not have everything but it had enough. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to use your website and I would recommend it to someone if they wanted to check or confirm something.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019
Unbelievable results super accurate and fast. I will use you again. Gave me info that I would have never found on other websites. Gave this website to other friends to use and they absolutely loved it. We highly recommend it.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
Marisa was very helpful and detailed in explaining the various products and her specific recommendations. Wonderful customer service: quick, helpful, and thorough. This is definitely a site I would recommend for those who need an insider scoop on a potential partner, roommate, or date.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
Instant Checkmate gave me so much more information than I thought ANY service would. You can find out so many things about someone with pretty limited information to input. Their services really helped my family when we needed to look into someone that sounded more than a little fishy.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
Was able to easily access all the information I was looking for and customer service Dept was AMAZINGLY FRIENDLY & HELPFUL. For someone that isn’t tech savvy, this site was very easy to navigate and user friendly. Will definitely recommend to friends. A friend recommended this company to me and they did not disappoint. Again the customer service was top notch!
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
The service takes a lot of time to get information. The information in some cases is not up to date. I evicted a tenant and it did not show up in the report. My tenant had several police visits for domestic abuse that did not show up after he was evicted.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019
Was not surprised by anything. All information including financial hardships and my social media history was expected. Very satisfied. Was surprised to find out the number of sex offenders residing near me, but it was good to be privy to that information anyway.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2019
Had a great and easy experience with instant checkmate. Information seemed very accurate. Looked up records on most of my family. Very well worth the money and Caroline in customer service was awesome! Thank you!
Wish that military service records were included, but otherwise very complete information.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2019
Great Customer Service. Very nice and helpful. I have always been happy with the service and I have located the person I needed to. In the future If I am in need of located some one I will use your service without a Doubt. Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
I was not very satisfied with the actual reports. They were missing A LOT of very crucial information. I forgot to cancel service immediately. Called panicking after seeing more charges. Spoke with Jesse and he was AMAZING and talked me off the ledge. Thank you Jesse. You’re the man!
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2019
I needed to reactivate my account for an emergency background check. I couldn’t get in and your agent (I’m sorry, I missed her name because I’m freaking out!) was so very helpful to me. She first gave me the information I needed and then figured out how I could get my account activated again. Thank you so much. I have the information (albeit scary) that I needed.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
Good service - easy to use. I found the people I was looking for very easily and was able to get in touch with friends from many years ago. All of the information I wanted on these people was available and they were happy to hear from me. I told them how I found them and they plan on using the services also as they have friends that have been lost to them.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2019
Had good luck with find a old friend. Would tell any one to use it if they are having trouble finding some one. It works ease and is simple to use. I have been looking for my friend for three years and it took me about ten minutes with Check mate.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2019
This was very helpful. It was recommended to us for checking out a roommate. Evictions and criminal history. The site was very easy to navigate and the information was easy to read. Thank you for creating a good product. I will definitely use this service again when it is needed.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2019
This company is a total scam. They will get you in with a one off report search for $2.99, and then even though you do not sign up for a monthly installment they will go ahead and charge you $34.78 USD per month. This works out to nearly $55 AUD per month!! they are sneaky. You don't notice until you go searching where this extra debit came from. It took me a whole 3 months to figure this scam out. So total cost of this lesson $155. I have emailed the email listed as well as the phone number listed, only to NOT get a reply in over 4 weeks as well as the phone number does not pick up. This company is a scam and everyone who has been scammed should get together to sue them for our money back. I hate companies that take advantage of consumers this way.
Sincerely,
Instant Checkmate Support
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2019
The person help me so much. YELENA was very patient with me because I am blind and deaf. She is very well trained with the job she is in. My medal in "gold" for her. God bless you and your co-workers and the superiors CEO etc - thanks a million.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2019
Truly grateful to Instant Checkmate as I was able to find someone who needed information to help someone out of a difficult situation. It all worked out thanks to your service. And, there is a happy ending to this difficult situation that could not have happened without my ability to search and find them. Thank You!!!
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2019
If you have questions and are curious about someone. Checkmate can answer them. Police records, education, where they have lived and are living now. Employment and social or professional organizations. We can no longer say we live in an isolated world. You just have to know where to look and whom to ask.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2019
Offer free reverse phone lookup and then you have to pay. Should be shut down for falsely getting consumers to pay, if it is it is free but you get nothing free. FTC should shut them down before I file and sue
Although we are sad to see you were unhappy with your experience, we appreciate you taking the time to offer us feedback. While we wish we could provide all of the information to our customers for free, we do pay to access our data sources and it costs money to maintain our website. Please reach out to us at (800) 222-8985, or email us at support@instantcheckmate.com, if there's anything we can do to improve your experience.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2019
I only checked 2 people and I was satisfied with what I found. It is simple even for a computer illiterate like me. Just don't be surprised at what you might find in someone's background and if you check yourself you might find something you had forgotten.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2019
My go to source if I am wondering what has happened to someone. This service finds it quickly without having to sort through hundreds of names!! Would recommend it first. You won't be disappointed. Try it and see!! Yeah!! Yeah!!
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2019
My experience was good. I got the information I needed and the price was very reasonable. You could make downloading the reports a little easier. I wasn’t sure when the report was ready how to access it.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2019
When I called this morning to cancel my account I had the pleasure of connecting with your associate Neil (**). He was very helpful and polite and he even called me back when he could not hear me on his phone.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2019
Great customer service!! Jocelyn was very helpful in getting my issue resolved. I signed up for the wrong service and she explained the different levels offered and was able to help me resolve my issue. I am happy I didn't have to wait long to speak to someone.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2019
Great customer service! Was very professional and made sure all my questions were answered. Even helped me expand my services and dropped the price! Would help if we could enter middle names so the search can be more specific. Thank you for all your help! Trista
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2019
Too much money for the information and a re-occurring charge every month unless cancelled. I feel it would be nice with a one time charge. Use and return if needed. I would use again if I needed to run a new renter.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2019
Your "timeline" has overlaying images when trying to print out a section or portion of it... very frustrating. When scrolling down the screen towards a more recent history event your timeline doesn't hold that position to make a printout... it rolls back up to the top again and shows an overlapping image which is unreadable.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2019
I had a great experience with Instant Checkmate. I received the information I needed to make an evaluation on a rental candidate. Customer service is awesome, super helpful. I would highly recommend Instant Checkmate to anyone needing services such as this.
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2019
Very kind and understanding. She explained everything without making me feel like I’m dumb. I was confused as I only bought for one month or so I thought! I checked my checking account and there were these charges. She explained everything to me on how it works.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2019
I called to cancel my membership. She did that and said I would get a confirmation email, but I did not. If I had, this would be 5*, she couldn't have been nicer. I wanted to do this survey because of her, and because I have used three other services and your is the best.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2019
Very quick and efficient and pleasant to speak with. Clearly provided all the information needed to cancel service ice that I no longer require. If in the future, I need the service I will sign up. Not needed at this time however. Thank you for your commendable customer service. Caroline was quite pleasant to speak with regarding my cancellation. Thanks.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2019
I forgot when I signed up that I'm going through a loan application that requires no additional charges or purchases until the loan process is done. The customer rep was very efficient, friendly, kind, and quick! She offered a reduced cost for the service, but I cannot do so now. I will return in the future because I like your service! I needed to check on some family's history and I found what I needed. Thank you for your service, I found it safe and worthwhile. GM, Arizona. Thank you!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2019
Very accurate in details. Would recommend. Would use it again. Found family members and addresses contacts, places they have lived. Works well for background check. Good for work or renting. Find out everything you want to know about someone just like a private investigator. Money well spent.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2019
I needed help getting into my account for the first time as I had typed my e-mail address wrong. The gentleman that helped me went above and beyond to get me into my account. He was very personable and extremely helpful.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2019
I only needed the service for one month but signed up for a subscription somehow. Went to cancel service temporarily, and customer service rep. was awesome...We bonded over our morning coffee!!! Will use this company again if I ever need it.
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