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Reviewed Dec. 16, 2015
Instant Checkmate offers me a great deal of peace of mind in today's day and age where nothing is as it seems.
Hi Angeline,
We’re so happy to hear that our service helps you keep peace of mind. Thank you for the positive feedback and high rating! If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2015
Beware! I paid the $22 to try the service to check financial information as I was going through a divorce. The $22 provided ZERO information. Of course, there was an option to upgrade and pay additional fees to see the 'actual' information. Then to my surprise, several months later I noticed they were billing me MONTHLY and I was told I signed up for their 'membership' when I used their service on my initial log in. I'm rather savvy with contracts and did not see any information telling me I was 'joining' any type of membership. In all fairness, when I called their customer service the girl was very nice and agreed to remove some of the charges. She was very polite and helpful. I would not use or sign up for this service. If you do, beware and make sure you 'cancel' your membership immediately.
Hi Candace,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2015
You need a way to delete the search information. It stays there for years. Please advise.
Hi Jeff,
Thank you for reaching out. We do have an archive feature to remove any reports from your current Report History list. If you hit the square bin icon in the upper right hand corner of the desired report on your Report History, it will be archived. If you need any assistance with this, our member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2015
I'd like to have a list of ALL options that are available and the costs upfront... not have to start a search to order services. The site was advertised with capability to see internet sites that were joined by people. Hasn't been "offered" yet. Further, there should be a single fee for unlimited access to everyone, not premium reports for a select few. Some people would pay higher fees to avoid the hassles of signing up with a disruptive message asking if we want. It takes too long to generate reports.
Hi Tonya,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2015
Your records and results are good re names. However, your phone searches are not so good.
Hi Mike,
We appreciate your honest feedback regarding our phone reports. We’re always working with our data providers to ensure that the information in our phone 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 provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2015
Horrible experience - save your money! I paid for "unlimited searches", but my account was suspended for... "Making too many searches in a short period of time"? Just trying to get my money's worth, as none of the searches I performed provided the full detail I signed up for! Everything is an added cost/upgrade - you can't even save a report without coughing up an additional $1.99/ea. - they sure do a poor job of advertising THAT fact. And what on EARTH does someone's zodiac compatibility have to do with their BACKGROUND? I thought this was a legitimate search, not a psychic reading!
I searched for people with professional licenses (easily obtained through my state's website), which did not show up on their reports. I searched people with known criminal records, which did not show up on their reports. I found relatives showing phone numbers that were never associated with them. I found relatives showing false relative connections and addresses. I did not receive a single birth, marriage or death certificate. Basically, a name, DOB, address & phone # (sometimes not accurate) was all that was available - and I already know that info, so why PAY for it? I cancelled within a few hours, and they wanted to charge me for the ENTIRE MONTH... That is certainly a good indication of how they do business. There have to be better options out there. Save your money and google people by name, which will net you the same results for free!
Hi Sharon,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2015
Here are the areas I'm concerned about. I did a check and there is a lot of hype to keep you waiting forever to get the information. I did the check on me because one of the other sites of this type of personal info, said that I use an alias which is a total lie. This site didn't have that information but I didn't upgrade to "premium" so maybe there was more??? Don't know, didn't want to waste more money and time. It did have my wrong middle name which seems like should be really easy to get. It had my wrong date of birth which seems like it should be really easy to have correct. It had some other guy on traffic tickets that wasn't me and with tickets in places I haven't lived in. It also had a total wrong ancestry record too. To me, this site isn't very valuable. The info was minimal other than you might be able to see speeding tickets from way back when if someone wanted to.
It had sex offenders in the area which I could see locally without paying money for, if I wanted. It also had 20% of the search for horoscopes which to me is a useless piece of information but on the top where it showed the percentage of completion, 80% was complete and then on to horoscopes. For my experience, it's actually worse than I expected it to be as far as a waste of money for what little is there. It had mom and dad with an arrest record which has never happened. Mom's never even been pulled over for speeding in her entire life. This is my experience. After this review, I will be calling to cancel my membership. I read a lot of good stuff from others but as you can see from some of us, this is wasn't valuable to me. A receipt has not come through the email yet so I will have to come back to resubmit that to become a verified customer. I'm sure it will later.
Hi James,
Thank you for reaching out to let us know about your recent experience with our site. We're really sorry to hear that some of the records you retrieved on yourself and your parents were not accurate. 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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2015
Love it. But I can't change my billing info.
Hi Justin,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate honest feedback — it allows us to do our job better. We apologize that you were unable to update your account information, but we want to let you know that we’re committed to making things right. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2015
Had a hard time trying to set up an account with your site.
Hi Gerri,
We're sorry to hear you had a hard time setting up an Instant Checkmate account. We are constantly making improvements to make our site as user friendly as possible so we appreciate your feedback. Please keep in mind that our customer support team is available 24/7 to assist with any issues or questions you may have. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2015
Too many pop-ups for the UPGRADE.
Hi Penelope,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate honest feedback — it allows us to do our job better. We're sorry to hear you were frustrated with the premium upgrade popups. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our site based on customer feedback such as yours. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Updated review: Dec. 16, 2015
The other day I tried to find someone. Went through all the hoops, but when it came time for me to renew and get the report, I couldn't. They said I would need to provide a new email account and a new credit card. Today, IC called and actually looked at the section of the report I was interested in and said I would have to wait for more information to be received. They helped as much as they could, short of my getting a new credit card and a new email address.
Original Review: Dec. 10, 2015
Tried to renew, but could not. I was told that I needed a new email and a new credit card, to avoid the possibility of being double charged. Makes sense, but I'm still without access to the information I wanted.
Hi Michael,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate honest feedback — it allows us to do our job better. We apologize that you are unable to renew your account. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2015
Your website is quite poor. It never downloads a PDF on the first try, and even if after several tries it does, it may not open on my computer (iMac-OS X 10.6.8). The PDF button next to a name on the list does not work at all. It goes through the motions, but no PDF file ever shows up on the computer. If I open a report and try to download a PDF from there, that's when it may or may not download a usable file.
Hi Larry,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate honest feedback — it allows us to do our job better. We apologize that you experienced technical issues with our PDF service, but we want to let you know that we’re committed to making things right. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2015
Works great for me when looking up ancestors and friends.
Hi John,
That's great news! We're so glad to hear that our service is helping you look up ancestors and friends. Thanks so much for the positive feedback and high rating, and if you ever have a question or need assistance with your search, our US-based member care team is standing by 24/7 to help. We can be reached directly at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Updated review: Dec. 22, 2015
I was unhappy with the info provided, felt it should give correct info on the spouse, siblings, etc. I looked up myself & info was incorrect. I told the company & they refunded my complete payment.
Original Review: Dec. 8, 2015
Your company does not provide enough info such as spouse, siblings, how to find adopted children etc. Not as complete as you make it sound.
Hi Mary,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2015
I paid for the 19.99 package and it only worked on 1 account. I was under the understanding that it covered all my Checkmate accounts. Very disappointed...
Hi Bill,
We apologize for any confusion you may have experienced regarding our premium upgrade service. The premium upgrade fee is per report. Premium reports supply additional and supplemental data about a person, and customers only pay for the premium reports they want. Since we pay an extra fee every time we access premium data, we do charge our customers an upgrade fee. This helps to ensure we keep our membership prices as low as possible. If you have any additional questions or concerns in the future, our US-based member care team is standing by 24/7 to provide assistance. We can be reached directly at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Updated review: Dec. 19, 2015
They responded very quick and got right to the point. Their team had a couple of solutions ready discuss and go over. They were a big help making my time at Instant Checkmate a pleasurable experience!
Original Review: Dec. 7, 2015
The basic information is there but I know that. I know she has at least 1 Facebook account and Pinterest but I'm pretty sure there's more. Plus a Hotmail and Yahoo account. All in all, a total waste of my hard earned money... I will let everyone I know that this is gonna get you nowhere but broke and in debt!!!
Hi Kelley,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2015
Very sketchy information on report on my son (Dirk **). Just for the heck, I ran a report on myself and most of info is accurate, and it appeared pretty complete on myself, but I really need information on him. If you can help, please advise. Thanks.
Hi Doug,
We're sorry to hear you did not find the information on your son that you were expecting. 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. We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2015
Please upload correct information.
Hi Ryan,
Thank you very much for reaching out. 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. We cannot manipulate the data - we can only display what we are given. Thank you again for your feedback, and please feel free to contact us at any time if you have additional questions or comments. Our US-based member care team can be reached at 1-800-222-8985, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2015
Hi. I purchased the month membership today and what a RIP OFF. Came up with a report and when I wanted to view certain things it wanted to charge me extra. So I basically just threw $30 out the window. I'm next step will be to go to the Better Business Bureau.
Hi Jaime,
I see that your issue has been completely resolved. I'm very happy that our member care team was able to assist you. Thank you again for your feedback, and please feel free to contact us at any time if you have additional questions or comments. Our US-based member care team can be reached at 1-800-222-8985 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2015
The data contains the information I generally seek. There are several improvement that would be helpful: show the full date of death, show the relationship between relatives, create a search by address to show current and former residents, In this I'm trying to identify family members, allow specifics to be added to an existing search, age, zipcode. Thanks.
Hi Wayland,
Thank you very much for your honest feedback. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our service based on customer feedback such as yours. Currently, we do not have access to the full date of death, but we are always working with our data providers to get the best data possible. Please feel free to reach out should you ever need assistance with your searches. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thanks again for reaching out!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2015
I found it to be very easy and yes, very accurate.
Hi Debra,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating! We really appreciate your feedback, and we’re so happy to hear that you find our service to be easy to use and accurate. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2015
I am disappointed because you have done a bait and switch. You say one thing and then want more money for the information you claimed would be available. Shame on you! Just add the $5 charge or state what is available and what is not. And, the information provided was so vague and not complete. You didn't even include any family members and I have two ex-wives and children. I want my money back! What a rip-off!
Hi Randall,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2015
Signed up to get a report that the website stated included certain data categories, including Social Media access. Paid for the service and when I got the report, some of the categories were not included. When I click on the link for a missing category it asks for more money (much more!). Within 10 minutes of seeing I was scammed, I called to cancel and they didn't even bother to ask why. I went back to the link that I used to register, to print out the details of what was supposedly included, and it is no longer a functional link. BEWARE!!! I'm glad I am only out $1.99, but makes me nervous that they have my credit card info.
Hi Mary,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2015
I keep having problems with my adobe files not opening up. I have regenerate them sometimes 3 or more times before they will open. Also, I have to keep entering my username and password even though I am right in the middle of processing a look-up. Other than these issues, I am fairly satisfied.
Hi Marcia,
Thank you for your honest feedback regarding your experience with Instant Checkmate. We sincerely apologize that you have run into issues with your PDF reports and with login problems. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2015
I was dissatisfied with the product. The standard report did not provide me any information I had not found elsewhere on the internet for FREE! Furthermore, I was continually prompted to pay more for more information. But, why would I? I already know that I will be disappointed with the data because the standard report was missing info I know. For example, I know the person has an arrest record, but that section came back empty.
Hi Renee,
We're very sorry to hear that you were unable to find information for certain people. We strive to provide our members with extensive public record information in our standard reports (including names, aliases, phone numbers, location history, possible related persons, arrest records, sex offenders, licenses, social media accounts, and horoscopes). However, some jurisdictions do not release certain records to the public, or they may not update their databases annually, so we are unable to provide records for people living in certain areas. A senior member of our team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Updated review: Dec. 14, 2015
Good company resolution! I got a phone call worth a refund of my money. They don't offer a lot for the $26/ month and I'm not sure that the average person will get much benefit, however, I can see how businesses or public services would get a lot from the premium services.
Original Review: Dec. 3, 2015
All of the information that I paid for was the same and easily obtained information found through a simple google search. Not at all impressed.
Hi Dolly,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2015
After the lengthy wait, my email address was rejected as "already in use". What? I was asked if l had forgotten my password although l had not been asked for it. Finally l checked the box that said if l had forgotten it, it would be retrieved and at that point all activity froze, never to be resumed. There was no option other than to abort the process.
Hi Jennifer,
We hate to hear you ran into problems when trying to log into your account. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2015
The constant pop up's to rate the service or upgrade my account are excessive and will likely cause me to cancel the service.
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate honest feedback — it allows us to do our job better. We're sorry to hear you were frustrated by our premium upgrade popups. We want to let you know that we’re committed to making things right. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2015
False info. In the beginning I wanted the premium service but was denied?
Hi Wayne,
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.”
We also want to apologize that you experienced technical issues with your premium upgrade, but we want to let you know that we’re committed to making things right. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2015
Your process keeps asking for more money.
Hi Susan,
We're sorry to hear you had a frustrating experience with our premium upgrade option. While we try to provide our members with as much information as possible in our standard reports, we can’t show everything because some records are simply more expensive to access. Therefore, we must charge a one-time fee to compile premium reports for our users. Premium upgrades are meant to supplement our standard reports and are completely optional. A member care manager will be in touch shortly to help you.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2015
Traffic Offenses - On this report these six offenses listed but when reading them they are all the same. In reality there should only be two.
Hi Denise,
Thank you very much for your feedback. Instant Checkmate pulls millions of public records from multiple data sources, which can cause duplicate data to be pulled. We apologize for the duplicates, and our developers are working hard to try and filter these out. Thanks again for reaching out. Please feel free to contact us again at 1-800-222-8985 if you have further questions.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2015
Hi, I just purchased email search and premium but it does not show on my account settings and I am not able to use it, actually the page prompts me again to upgrade and when I tried again it said I already bought it. I just don`t understand.
Hi Tina,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2015
Overall fast and reliable.
Hi Victoria,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating. We really appreciate your feedback, and we’re so happy to hear that you find our service fast and reliable. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2015
The second day I was using my new account, it shut me out of it and now, 6 days later, I cannot get any PDFs, etc. Want my money back!!!
Hi Carol,
We’re very sorry you are no longer a member of Instant Checkmate, but happy to know you got things straightened out with our member care team. If you have additional questions, our member care center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2015
This is an absolute rip off. Says you get info - nothing but address and old phone #. Then asks you to pay for premium info that is no more helpful than the other. Good for finding molesters.
Hi Kenneth,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2015
This report didn't provide me anything that was promised. Typical bait-and-switch. The info I did get was simple to find on Google. I really would appreciate my money back.
Hi Christian,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2015
I so far have found out more information from Google and the local newspaper.
Hi Rich,
We’re sorry to hear you didn’t find what you wanted. While our data providers are always updating their information, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, which creates gaps in our data. A manager from our member care team will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2015
None of your phone numbers work. There is never an answer or the number is disconnected. I have not been a member of this place long enough to have any more complaints.
Hi Dave,
We're so glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2015
I tried to order a new report but it seems that because my old credit card has been replaced due to the new chip in credit cards, I can no longer use my existing account's email address. I am being shut out of doing business with you using my new credit card unless I open a new account using a different email address. I don't understand the need to use a new email address. I find this to be ridiculous. Can you explain why a new email address is needed if I can't use my old credit card due to the new EMV requirements?
Hi Alan,
We're sorry to hear you experienced problems updating your account. We will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2015
There is a lot of duplication in filling out the form. It is easy to make an error while you are entering your account to pay for this service. I think it could be simplified. I should have marked the stars as a 4 instead of 5. There was no way to change this mistake.
Hi Mary,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate your honest feedback, and we are always looking for ways to improve our site based on customer feedback such as yours. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have additional questions or comments. Our US-based member care team can be reached at 1-800-222-8985 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Updated review: Dec. 18, 2015
The company has demonstrated excellence in customer service and acted swiftly to resolve my concerns.
I have to say, thank you to Instant Checkmate for listening to my concerns and understanding the issues. This experience provided me with a more positive opinion of the company and how they operate and I will consider using them again. Thank you to Ashley ** for making this a true customer quality experience.
Original Review: Nov. 27, 2015
Overall did not provide the information I was searching for. Charged me for a three-month cycle and when I called 6 days later, refused to refund any part of my payment, although not using the service.
Hi Dawn,
We’re sorry to hear you didn’t find the information you were searching for. While our data providers are always updating their information, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, which creates gaps in our data. A manager from our member care team will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2015
Too expensive for the little data received. Don't receive much info for the cost. Then you have to pay for more info. Tried to pay for extra info with PayPal but somehow didn't work. No info on what went wrong! AND didn't seem to be an option to pay another way.
Hi Douglas,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate honest feedback — it allows us to do our job better. We apologize that you experienced technical issues with your premium upgrade, but we want to let you know that we’re committed to making things right. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2015
The information obtained from this site is minimal and feel can be located by using Google added by a bit of time. I looked up myself and other family members and found the information inaccurate. I assume if I pay the added fee I could get more information but considering the system cannot locate people I am looking for at present and for those I know the information is inaccurate, I don't feel the expense of this site is worthwhile.
Hi Ami,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2015
Free check on myself. Never got my info.
Hi Maureen,
We're sorry to hear you had difficulty getting your report. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2015
I was wondering, how many years does Instant Checkmate go back when accessing and providing information? Is there a minimum age restriction for looking up a certain person or address? I don't understand what horoscopes have to do with this.
Hi Howard,
Thank you very much for reaching out to us with your questions. We get our information from local county courthouses and census bureaus, and this information is then uploaded to the database that we pull from. The public records that are compiled in our reports are provided by state and local governments. The degrees of accessibility to public records varies between states. Additionally, the amount of years back that can be accessed varies for each of our data providers. Thank you again for reaching out, and please feel free to contact us at any time if you have additional questions or comments. Our US-based member care team can be reached at 1-800-222-8985, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Care Manager
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2015
After paying $28 mo, I was asked to pay an additional $20 to access more info. I will be a customer for only 1mo.
Hi Neal,
We're so glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you again for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2015
Good Site. I recommended your site to a class of 30 people; so you may receive several sign ups. Much better than Spokeo.
Hi Anthony,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating! We really appreciate you recommending our site to others. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2015
My son, I know he's moved, Marshall **. Some of the info for L. Paul ** is not correct. I was married to him. Info of my son cont. to show and it's in his file - I hit. This is not who I'm looking for. Still had it on the downloaded file and the stranger had more info than my son. We couldn't find his Dad, Dennis **, and that's what started me on the search. I wanted to see my report also. I was happy with some, but I just bought a one mo. trial time. I may or may not, continue. I will see how it goes. Truly, Corby **. You also never showed me with my maiden name, that's 21 years of my life. I have a secret clearance for the government. NADA. Nothing. My mother and sisters didn't come up. That was very surprising. Cynthia **, Renee **. My mother s/h/b on there D. Kelley **.
Hi Corby,
We're sorry to hear you did not find the information you were looking for in your relatives' reports and that your maiden name did not show up in your report. 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. 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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2015
First of all, I signed up for Instant Checkmate because I was being stalked and harassed by a man. I had to move out of my home for 6 weeks to stay safe and I wanted to run a background check to better understand what kind of person I was dealing with. So when I signed up I was told that I had unlimited access to all reports for 3 months for $60. That was not true at all. Every single time I tried to run a background check I had to pay for a Premium upgrade which is an additional $20 to view, in my opinion, pretty standard information such as arrest records. I had to pay another $2 to be able to print information as well. Then I tried looking up a phone number and that costs an additional $23.50 to view phone records.
When I try looking anything up, a pop-up screen appears informing me that I need to pay an additional fee to access the report! On top of all the fees I had to pay to access basic reports, the information in the background checks were not up to date and inaccurate! The man I was deathly afraid of and hiding from, was arrested for stalking me 3 times, and not one of those arrests showed up in the background check that I paid an additional $20 for a Premium report! It was 3 months ago, I assumed that by now, these arrests would be present in his report. I even ran a report on myself and that information wasn't correct. Not only has this been a total waste of money, I reached out to Instant Checkmate expressing my concerns several times with no response from customer service. I'm confused, what did my initial $60 membership fee for 3 months even cover when every time I tried to run a report, I had to pay yet another fee for this and that?
Hi Kimi,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2015
Got to see information about myself and my family. Shocked at all the detail.
Hi John,
We’re so happy to hear that you were able to receive the detailed information about yourself and your family that you were looking for. Thank you for the positive feedback and high rating! If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2015
Provides very generic information (e.g.- white pages) and lots of popups that offer additional information for an extra price. Of course, you need to spend a lot of time entering information and waiting for the info check before the upselling begins. The company hopes your invested time commitment will make you click on the upsell buttons that take up half the screen and are hard to avoid clicking. Too bad more online companies can't offer straightforward price for straightforward services rather than using sales gimmicks. Worthless service unless you think there is a legitimate criminal record out there for someone you know. Also does the recurring monthly bill forever thing instead of a lump sum price, another "vampire" sales tactic common to online companies these days.
Hi Mark,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2015
Outdated, wrong pictures, bad info!
Hi Sheryl,
Sorry to hear that the information we provided you wasn’t what you were expecting. We work hard to get as much data from public records as possible, and we are just as frustrated as you are when we can’t provide our members with the records they want. Please feel free to contact us again at 1-800-222-8985 if you have further questions.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2015
I only found out 1 thing I didn't know. Almost all of the information is at least 3 yrs old, not current information at all. I was very disappointed and would not recommend your site. It was a total waste of money!!!
Hi Liz,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2015
Background report with social accounts. I got NOTHING at all... I want a refund!!
Hi Angel,
We’re sorry to hear you didn’t find what you wanted. While our data providers are always updating their information, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, which creates gaps in our data. A manager from our member care team will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2015
I cannot access the report you said I downloaded. Not good.
Hi j d,
We apologize that you experienced problems accessing your report, but we want to let you know that we’re committed to making things right. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2015
Not all of the information is for that person. Namely you can tell when the birthdays don't match, etc. Sometimes it is hard to find people. Expected it to include marriage and divorce licenses but doesn't.
Hi Amy,
Thank you for reaching out to let us know about your recent experience with our site. 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.”
We also want to apologize that you had some difficulties finding people. Our member care team is available 24/7 to help our customers with their searches and with any other questions or concerns they may have. We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2015
No info on marriage/divorce for basic price & these are public records. Too many pop-ups.
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for reaching out to us. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding your recent experience with our service. An Instant Checkmate standard report may contain the following information: a person’s date of birth, phone numbers, address history, related persons, arrest records, government license information, social media profiles including email addresses, and nearby sex offenders. Although our service has included marriage and divorce records in the past, they are not currently provided. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2015
I was actually looking for my cousin who disappeared several years ago but none of the names that came up match him. It would help if there were pictures on the first page or you could search by birth date. I ended up just downloading my own and there is a lot of info that I wish was not so available but also a lot of inaccurate info. I'm not sure if it's worth it or not. I'll try to look up some friends that I've lost contact with and see if I have any luck.
Hi Deborah,
Thank you very much for your honest feedback regarding your recent search results. We're sorry to hear you were unable to find your cousin's report and that you were unhappy with your own. 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. We apologize, and will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2015
Was rudely awakened after subscribing by add on additional charge. Expected to get a report of some degree of substance and then was told there were additional charges of $19.95 to get the premium report. As of now I would probably terminate this service. Would like to receive some type of response.
Hi Frank,
We're sorry to hear you had a bad experience with our premium upgrade. While we try to provide our members with as much information as possible in our standard reports, we can’t show everything because some records are simply more expensive to access. Therefore, we must charge a one-time fee to compile premium reports for our users. We sincerely apologize for your frustrating experience. A member care manager will be in touch shortly to help you.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2015
I am finding that the information provided is incorrect, especially on myself and especially my family members. I feel like I've been taken for $30.00
Hi Juliet,
We're so glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you again for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2015
Your information didn't reveal facts about my subjects true records that I have personal knowledge of! Your system is not accurate!
Hi Andrew,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2015
I didn't find places of employment or specifics on criminal offenses and my daughter's birth date and age was incorrect. Having a hard time getting the person I'm looking for.
Hi Joni,
We’re sorry to hear you are having a hard time finding the person you're looking for and that you were unable to find certain criminal records. 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,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2015
Well I tried a couple of these paid deals and the info you provide is missing some info the others provided. Maybe the search engines I don't know but otherwise it worked excellent.
Hi j n,
We appreciate your honest feedback regarding your recent search results. Our data providers are always updating their information, however, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, or they may not update their databases annually. This can potentially create gaps in the data that is provided to us. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2015
After trying for an hour on an ipad pro and safari browser, I was told to use regular iBook and Chrome. The difference was that it didn't work but in different ways. Every time I try to save a report, it generates a new one. It worked LAST SPRING, but I have wasted 1 1/2 hours trying to find my old traffic tickets.
Hi Richard,
I see that your issue has been completely resolved. I'm very happy that our member care team was able to assist you. Thank you again for your feedback, and please feel free to contact us at any time if you have additional questions or comments. Our US-based member care team can be reached at 1-800-222-8985 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2015
Silly extra fees that automatically renew WITHOUT ANY OTHER OPTION. Obviously a money maker for you. Then, some of the reports draw a blank. I paid an extra fee to look up phones but can't get a report linked to the phone.
Hi Bruce,
We're really sorry to hear you had a bad experience with Instant Checkmate. We have our recurring membership program in place because we want to make it easy for all our members to get unlimited access to our reports for one low monthly fee. We apologize that a recurring membership is not what you wanted and that you ran into a problem with your phone report. We will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2015
We opened an Instant Checkmate account with a company business card under the controller's name. (The service itself was middling, by the way, but seemed to serve its purpose.) However, someone under the name "Penny **" opened another account at Instant Checkmate (curiously with a start date a week before our legitimate one was opened) with ANOTHER credit card belonging to the controller - which was very confusing at first since that card is never used for general business purposes.
When Instant Checkmate was consulted, their representative informed us they take no recourse in the event of consumer fraud - which is interesting considering it is supposedly a secure site. They "could not" provide a contact for their legal department, or even the representative's supervisor. Conveniently inaccessible. This looks to be a shill company, or at very least, highly inept. AVOID.
Hi Liberty,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2015
The extra money for premium did not give the results I was looking for. Criminal history was very vague.
Hi Denise,
We’re sorry to hear you were unable to find all the information you were looking for in your premium report. Our data providers are always updating their information, but some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, or they may not update their databases annually, which can create gaps in our data. A manager from our member care team will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2015
Even though they had his birthday correct, they posted pictures of other men much older than him, included information of other men with the same name in states that he has never been in. They have a lot of wrong information as it pertains to other people with the same first & last name even though they had his middle name and should only have used that name. The info they did have correct was very vague. I found the info to be useless at best and very detrimental as it included info on other people with same first and last name. It was a huge waste of money! It also included info on relatives but gave addresses that they never lived at. I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS SITE. I WOULD GIVE IT A -10 ON A SCALE OF 1-10. I did not receive a receipt for my payment and did not receive an order number!
I WANT MY MONEY BACK. THIS IS A SCANDAL!!! And without an order number and receipt, they cannot process it. I JUST NOTICED THAT THEY DEBITED MY ACCOUNT TWICE!! ONCE FOR $22.86 & ANOTHER FOR $19.99. I have the images of payments on the 2 payments they took but cannot download them to your "ADD IMAGES".
Hi Wanda,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2015
I am not very impressed with the service. The company baits people in to buying their service, then tacks on a ton of additional fees to get to REAL information.
Hi Ryan,
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. We’re happy that our member care team was able to get that issue resolved for you. If you need help with anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-800-222-8985. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2015
I had some concerns so I called BEFORE I left feedback and was so glad that I did. I spoke with Employee #** and he was wonderful. He worked with me until we came to a mutual solution. Wish they'd add marriage/divorce & remove added pop-ups.
Hi Gidget,
I'm very happy that our member care team was able to assist you. Thank you again for your feedback, and please feel free to contact us at any time if you have additional questions or comments. Our US-based member care team can be reached at 1-800-222-8985 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Care Manager
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2015
Nearly ALL of the information I got was incorrect and/or out-of-date. I tested your service with people whose info I already had, and found it virtually useless. I would like a refund. Thanks.
Hi Ronald,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2015
I think this is a great website that gives a lot of insight about a person and I absolutely think this is a membership that all people should have, especially if you're a single mom looking to get back into the dating world. A must-have to help protect your kids.
Hi Teresa,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating! We really appreciate your feedback, and we’re so happy to hear that our service helps to keep you and your kids safer. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2015
As a victim of identity theft I decided to pay you $1.00 to see what my report has on it. Most of the data you found was not accurate. My middle name is not F., I don't know any Patricia ** nor is that a nickname. I never have lived or worked in Roswell, New Mexico. Under relatives I don't know a Laurel. I reviewed other reports which also had inaccurate data. I am not about to pay you another $20.00 for more wrong info. I feel that if you are reviewing your own file, you should allow for corrections to be made and verified. I will be canceling as this is just not the service for me and I don't need any more of my info out there especially if it is not correct. Thanks.
Hi Patrick,
Thanks for getting in touch with our member care team. While we’re sad to learn you weren’t happy with the service, we’re glad they were able to get that issue taken care of for you. If you would like further assistance, please contact our member care department at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2015
This site is misrepresenting of its capabilities. It can't do anything that it says it can do. I'm clicking my personal info, & it says I don't exist. I paid for email check ability & wasn't working. Tech is terrible... Need major fixes.
Hi Mary,
We're so glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you again for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2015
So sue me. I spent an extra $19.00 or so dollars and it was the same as what I already had. You promise a lot. The only reason why I have not closed my account yet is because I'm still trying to get what I paid for. Open account online. Cancel online. No.
Hi Charles,
We know how frustrating it is when you don’t get the information you were expecting. We're really sorry to hear you were unable to find the information you were looking for in the premium report you purchased. We are constantly working with our data providers to get the best information possible, but due to some states’ laws regarding public records, and slow electronic processing times in certain counties, there may be gaps in our data for some jurisdictions. We sincerely apologize, and will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2015
The information shared was not up to date. It does not show any criminal history specifically a lot of the names are incorrect. Looking for myself it came up with numbers and addresses over ten years ago. The person I did want to know a little more about his recent criminal history. According to ICM he has none but he is currently incarcerated. The standard background check is nothing more than what a simple google search will tell you. Thank you but no thanks.
Hi Maria,
We’re sorry to hear that some of the information you found was not up-to-date and that the criminal records on the person you searched did not show up. Our developers are always working hard to integrate current data into our reports, but due to variables like clerical errors, slow processing times, and discrepancies between states over what is considered “public record,” some reports may be incomplete for people living in certain counties. We apologize, and will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2015
Reverse phone lookup - When I did my search, you guys said no information. I looked up with people verified they gave me a name and address.
Hi Lisa,
We’re sorry to hear you didn’t find what you wanted in your phone reports. While our data providers are always updating their information, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, which creates gaps in our data. A manager from our member care team will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2015
I did not find any greater info than I did with a regular and free search in the county of residence and actually found less info on your site in general than on county's website. No national data of which I have strong reason to believe there is more records outside of subjects current county of residence.
Hi Erin,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2015
Information was inaccurate and not conclusive enough for basic package. I was only searching for 1 item from around 1999 and did not see it posted. Seeking full refund!
Hi Vincent,
We’re sorry you didn’t find the specific record that 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,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2015
Would like to see month and day of death.
Hi Linda,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate customer feedback — it allows us to do our job better. We are constantly working with our data providers to get our customers the best information possible, but sometimes the data, such as the month and day of death, is just not available to us. Thanks again for your feedback, and if you ever have a question or need assistance with your search, our US-based member care team is standing by 24/7 to help. We can be reached directly at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2015
I checked one name with wrong birthdate, another with wrong address and telephone number, one with wrong criminal (She was only 11 years old when she supposedly got criminal traffic offense), mine with wrong addresses and family.
Hi Carey,
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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Updated review: Dec. 18, 2015
Although I did not get the complete information I was hoping for when I tried Instant Checkmate, I am updating my original review to say the customer service response at Instant Checkmate was very impressive. They quickly reached out to me and was truly concerned with my dissatisfaction with their service. Because I did not get what I was expecting, they quickly refunded my money. This should be a model for all businesses. It was not good for me (it may be for others) but the fact they want to improve their services and are willing to make amends for any shortcomings gives them an A+ in my book.
I would raise them to a 4 Star review based on the responsiveness of their support team.
Original Review: Nov. 17, 2015
I was extremely dissatisfied with the lack of completeness in the Instant Checkmate reports. Even when I was hooked into the extra $19.95 for the premium report, I found the information very incomplete. A refund would be most appreciated.
Hi Mark,
We're so glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you again for your feedback.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2015
When one is looking for information you don't know, it is difficult to determine whether the search gives accurate information. In most cases I believe the information to be up-to-date. I do believe that Checkmate is more accurate than some of their competitors. Checkmate received a four instead of a five because they say I'm doing too many searches in a short period of time.
Hi Roger,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating. We really appreciate your feedback, and we’re so happy to hear that you found our service more accurate and up-to-date than our competitors. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2015
This service takes and verifies all your information while charging you a fee and then does not even give you your credit score or credit report.
Hi Stuart,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2015
Too many discrepancies. Not so much for me but for James. James had an arrest record a mile long that he had nothing to do with. Out of the list there were maybe 2 ticket citations for him. Char had the wrong birth date listed. Not at all happy with this program and I will definitely be stopping any further contact with Checkmate.
Hi Charla,
We're really sorry to hear that the arrest records and date of birth did not match the people you searched for. 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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2015
Very unhappy. Inaccurate results, misleading, gave addresses that I never lived at, gave no criminal records for family that I KNOW has records, requests to pay for premium very harassing. This has been a waste of time. Requesting refund. Recommend to friends to never spend their time or money on this site.
Hi Nancy,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2015
I couldn't find the people I was looking for. I paid extra for the PDF downloads and they wouldn't download on the 1 person I did find. There were constant pop-ups and ads that interfered w/ my search. The 1 person I did find had incomplete information. I wanted to see if it was just me or not so I looked up myself and the information on myself was inaccurate. So, I can't trust what I would find on other people.
Hi Michele,
We know how frustrating it is when you don’t get the information you were expecting. We're sorry to hear that you were unable to find some of the people you were looking for. We are constantly working with our data providers to get the best information possible, but due to some states’ laws regarding public records, and slow electronic processing times in certain counties, there may be gaps in our data for some jurisdictions. We sincerely apologize, and will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015
I feel like there is a lot of bait and switch. "For this price you get all of this" but once you start putting together a report you get nickel and dime to get a comprehensive report.
Hi Bob,
We're so glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you again for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015
Your reports are pitiful and didn't help me find information on the people I was looking for. Your sales tactics are super aggressive. I'm quitting and wouldn't recommend your service to others. In fact, your CEO and all the people working at your company should be ashamed of yourselves...
Hi Michael,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015
This site is terrible. I am not a man. The 2 ** listed on this address have been dead a long time. My spam mail has increased 400% since I signed up. Want a refund after opting out. My name is not Sherry ** has not been that for more than 20 yrs.
Hi Sherry,
We're sorry to hear you had a bad experience, but we’re happy that our member care team was able to get that issue resolved for you. If you need help with anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-800-222-8985. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015
I had lost the cell phone number of a friend and all attempts to find this number failed until I used Instant Checkmate! I got my answer in less than 5 minutes!
Hi Arthur,
That's great news! We're so glad to hear that you were able to use our service to locate the cell phone number you were looking for. Thanks so much for the positive feedback and high rating, and if you ever have a question or need assistance with your search, our US-based member care team is standing by 24/7 to help. We can be reached directly at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015
I have searched people with a known background and this program did not find it. I paid for six months and this site is clearly not worth it.
Hello,
We’re sorry to hear you were unable to find the criminal records on the people you searched. Our data providers are always updating their information, but some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, or they may not update their databases annually, which can create gaps in our data. A manager from our member care team will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015
After paying for information on a specific person, you are to able a search on the entire group of people that may be relatives. Totally denied!!! RIP OFF!!! I'm on my 3rd day of trying to get my money back. When I called customer service they told me I did too many searches. So... I guess licking windows and throwing poo is the way to go.
Hi Betty,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2015
The ordering process was simple enough, although you would not let me use PayPal. Information is not accurate, though - I found that some of the data regarding myself and my daughter were actually about someone else with a similar name. And accurate information is very minimal. Not helpful.
Hi Fran,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2015
I looked up information about a few people I know, including people, I know certain information about. The information returned was inaccurate, including no findings of arrest records for someone I know has been arrested several times. I looked up information about myself and much of it is very inaccurate, including aliases, phone numbers, places I've lived, my current occupation, etc. Your site was a complete waste of my time and money and I'd really like my money refunded.
Hi Justin,
We’re very sorry you are no longer a member of Instant Checkmate, but happy to know you got things straightened out with our member care team. If you have additional questions, our member care center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2015
I'm not getting access to anything... I think I could've found more information on another site.
Hi Kielee,
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,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2015
I have been able to find some long lost friends, but many I cannot. Some I've found but wrong phone numbers. Also the $15.00 fee I do not understand. One more thing, is it $19.00 dollars every time I want to check arrest records and more, or is it for several? Other than this this site has been really helpful.
Hi Michael,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate honest feedback — it allows us to do our job better. Premium databases are more expensive for us to access, so in an effort to keep our monthly membership costs down, we charge the $19.99 access fee per report. These premium reports are meant to supply additional and supplemental data about a person, so you pay for only the ones you want. A senior member of our team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2015
Unfortunately I was really disappointed with the result I retrieved. A lot of inaccurate information. I looked up myself to confirm my suspicions. I felt what you sold me was information I had already retrieved for free on Google & was duped by your hype. Like an infomercial. Won't be recommending this site.
Hi Diana,
We’re sorry to hear that you weren’t happy with your report. Our developers are always working hard to integrate current data into our reports, but due to variables like clerical errors, slow processing times, and discrepancies between states over what is considered “public record,” some reports may be incomplete for people living in certain counties. We apologize, and will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2015
I was disappointed with the advertising I suppose. Your ad to get one to sign up for your service did not indicate that in paying the initial fee, the only information you would receive would be the same that was accessed without enrolling in your program. Once enrolled, you find that to get any substantive information you must pay an additional $19.99 to get anything actually helpful. I really did not get any information that was helpful, even with the extra premium fee. Sorry, I was just disappointed with this site.
Hi Michael,
We're very sorry to hear that you were unable to find information you wanted. We strive to provide our members with extensive public record information in our standard reports (including names, aliases, phone numbers, location history, possible related persons, arrest records, sex offenders, licenses, social media accounts, and horoscopes). However, some jurisdictions do not release certain records to the public, or they may not update their databases annually, so we are unable to provide records for people living in certain areas. We apologize for your frustrations, and we will contact you in order to get this issue resolved as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2015
I looked up myself, when I came up I don't know how to open the file. At least I do not see it (if there is one). I have no idea how to do this. Additionally, I do not know where the order number is located to use it.
Hi Cheri,
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience with Instant Checkmate. We’re happy that our member care team was able to get that issue resolved for you. If you need help with anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-800-222-8985. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2015
I have an account that I pay for monthly. I have searched for Johnny **, and the information that you give is very old. I pay for it to be updated. He has moved twice since the last address you have posted for him and that was over two years ago that he lived at the address that you have listed for him. I also have searched Sheila **, and the information is old about her address. Please update your databases or I will have to cancel and let others know more about my experience.
Hi Edythe,
We hate to hear that you found outdated addresses in your reports. We are constantly working with our data providers to get the best information possible, but due to some states’ laws regarding public records, and slow electronic processing times in certain counties, there may be gaps in our data for some jurisdictions. We sincerely apologize, and will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2015
I could find the same info on google for free with less hassle.
Hi Kris,
We’re sorry to hear you didn’t find what you wanted. While our data providers are always updating their information, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, which creates gaps in our data. A manager from our member care team will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2015
I think the site is great. But fundamentally I disagree with this company existence. However I need you to refund my money. I pushed the wrong button and now I have a monthly subscription.
Hi Nicholas,
Thank you for reaching out. Instant Checkmate.com compiles reports from millions of public records including information provided by state and local governments. All of the information contained in our reports is part of what is referred to as the "public record." A senior member of our team will be in touch privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2015
I got my own information and then information for a couple of long lost friends. No surprises really. The information check out with what I expected.
Hi Tom,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating. We really appreciate your feedback, and we’re so happy to hear that the information in your reports met your expectations. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2015
I love your service. Out of all your competitors that I have tried, I have found yours to be the most accurate and user friendly. I think for the majority, about 90+ percent of the time your results come back correct. That makes a huge difference for me as a customer and will gladly refer anyone to you in the future.
The ONLY thing that I've found frustrating however is the automatic "Suspected SpamBot Protocol" you have in place when someone searches too many people or numbers in a certain amount of time even though the service we purchased specifically says it is unlimited. I understand your side and that you need some type of protocol to weed out the Bots but the fact that there is no warning, and that it happens without the option to first prove we are human or not BEFORE the account is suspended is VERY inconvenient.
What makes it more frustrating is that once the card is refunded and the account is canceled it is impossible to reopen the account or ever ever ever use that specific credit card again, nor can you review the search records you've already accessed... not even one last time. Can you imagine how FRUSTRATING it is to put all that time and effort into looking up a multitude of searches only to find you are suddenly unable to go back and look anything back up or write anything down?
If I could call customer service and prove whatever I needed to prove whatever I need to prove to reactivate the same account so I could access the searches I had already done AND not have to use a different card to create a new account...I would give your service a TEN out of TEN. I mean I only have 2 different credit cards as it is. I had to go buy a reloadable card to open a new account and it was inconvenient and I had to pay $5 bucks to load it.
Hi Cheri,
Thank you very much for your positive review and high rating! We really appreciate your feedback, and we will contact you privately regarding your account status.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2015
I just didn't get enough information. He definitely has a criminal background but it shows no history of him ever being arrested. I KNOW FOR A FACT, he has a criminal background. I got him out of a few of his scrapes with the law and made him pay me back so I don't understand why you guys are asking for more money when it was stated that this info would be provided.
Hi Linda,
We’re sorry to hear you were unable to obtain the criminal records information on the person you were searching for. Our data providers are always updating their information, but some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, or they may not update their databases annually, which can create gaps in our data. A manager from our member care team will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2015
Did a self check to see what information is out "there". Kind of scary - I have never been arrested and yet there is a record of an arrest in California at a time when I was not there. I seriously hope that when people look at the information disclosed on the check they use the information with discretion!
Hi Chris,
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us regarding your recent experience with Instant Checkmate. There 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. For these reasons, our criminal records search results are filtered by "most likely," "likely," and "somewhat likely." It is also why our disclaimer states not to use this information as a substitute for your own due diligence. We appreciate your feedback. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Updated review: Nov. 19, 2015
The company jumped on our concerns and rectified the situation in full.
Original Review: Nov. 12, 2015
A quick review shows a number of errors which reduces the value of the Premium Reports. One Premium Report keeps running and running without any report being forthcoming. It has been running for the past 30 minutes and is still running as this is being typed.
Hi Gary,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate honest feedback — it allows us to do our job better. We apologize that you experienced technical issues when upgrading to premium, but we want to let you know that we’re committed to making things right. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2015
Info on my husband is accurate. My info mixes some correct info (about 60% correct) with some info about another Jeanne **, and another Jeanne **. Disappointing! Don't have the number for my search, but I am Jeanne ** -- not Jeanne ** -- and not from Florida. Thanks.
Hi Jeanne,
Thank you for reaching out. We're sorry to hear that some of the information in your personal report is not correct. 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. 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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2015
You did not answer reasons for arrests often. Always wanting more info for more money when your ad makes it look like you will get all the info you need. So very misleading!
Hi Barbara,
We're sorry to hear you didn't find what you wanted in our reports and that you were unhappy with our premium upgrade. While we try to provide our members with as much information as possible in our standard reports, we can’t show everything because some records are simply more expensive to access. Therefore, we must charge a one-time fee to compile premium reports for our users. I want to sincerely apologize for your frustrating experience. A member care manager will be in touch shortly to help you.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2015
Very little information for what I paid for. I already found this info just doing a google search. Was hoping for more so I could find my brother. To get more info I would have had to pay more money. This is a scam.
Hi Betty,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2015
Was able to locate many friends we have not seen in a long time and now may be able to re-establish contact.
Hi Robert,
We’re so happy to hear that our service is helping you locate friends from your past. Thank you for the positive feedback and high rating! If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2015
I'm reentering the job market and I wanted to see what a company would see on my background check. I paid for the unlimited one month because you can't buy one check. The information was missing things that other sites found. It list random people who were arrested with your name or age and say how likely it is that this is the person is you. It has your horoscope and star sign which is completely irreverent.
If you want anything important you have to pay for the upgrade for that section of information, which may be blank. You don't know till you pay for it and in tiny words it say the information may be missing or inaccurate and that the company is not a substitution for your own diligence. Everything they found could have been found in an hour on Google for free. The photos they have of me are of a women from another state (I have never lived in), just because we have the same first name. They should be completely ashamed of themselves and anyone who say this company found anything of merit for them had to pay for all the upgrades or they've just never googled themselves and their relatives.
If they had mentioned how many upgrade you had to purchases before you got the full report or put the disclaimer about missing and inaccurate information where you could see it before they took your credit card information, no one would bother with them. Once I saw you had to sign up for at least a month I had hoped to use this service to check on future sitters, but considering how horrible they were at providing me with my own information I would never trust again. Save your money, save your time. They are not worth it at all.
Hi Pamela,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2015
Minimal information. No divorce records, birth records, marriage records. I've paid a hefty fee and the data is most certainly not worth the cost. Extremely disappointed.
Hi Melanie,
We're so glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2015
The site is very accurate and on point. Issues of changing payment methods though have stumped me.
Hi Randy,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating. We really appreciate your feedback, and we’re so happy to hear that you found our service on point. We will contact you privately to resolve your issue on changing payment methods.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2015
Unreliable data and customer service. I wish there is rating option for no star or 1000 negative star.
Hello,
We’re sorry to hear you didn’t find what you wanted. While our data providers are always updating their information, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, which creates gaps in our data. A manager from our member care team will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2015
I wanted to see if I could access copies of two police reports that I know to have been filed in KCMO about this person, and this site does not even list them as having happened. As I bailed him out of jail, I'm fairly positive the arrest happened. I would not recommend this service to anyone.
Hi Deirdre,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2015
I don't know what I was thinking. At first glance this site seemed very professional and well rounded, but after I paid for a report the ensemble turned very scammy. "Buy the Premier package! There might be hidden information inside!" Bump that. Thanks for getting my hopes up on finding my Dad.
Hello,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2015
Black person shown. Brian is a white person.
Hi Lola,
We're really sorry to hear that the photo you found in your report was not the correct person. 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. 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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2015
Wrong person, & the one I'm looking for isn't showing up anywhere yet he lives in Lexington Ky & doesn't exist. I wasted my money & want a refund now...
Hi Betty,
We’re sorry to hear the person you were looking for did not show up on our site. 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 manager from our member care team will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2015
I paid the one time unlimited monthly fee... From what I read it said no hidden fees... Finding that is NOT TRUE! To get the real information "PREMIUM" you have to pay another $19.99 for the report??? I want a refund!!
Hi Meloni,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2015
I never saw a report!! I went through the whole process of making the report. Then I had to change my password because you discovered I already had an account, then I was asked to rate my experience! My experience was terrible because I never got any information at all!
Hi Tamara,
I see that your issue has been completely resolved. I'm very happy that our member care team was able to assist you. Thank you again for your feedback, and please feel free to contact us at any time if you have additional questions or comments. Our US-based member care team can be reached at 1-800-222-8985 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Updated review: Nov. 20, 2015
I originally had an unsatisfactory experience with this company, but once they were notified of the issue, they immediately resolved the problem. They even refunded me without me having to ask. It is this type of customer service that all companies should have. I would definitely recommend this company and will certainly use them again. Thanks, Instant Checkmate!
Original Review: Nov. 10, 2015
I ordered the additional report for $19.99, paid via paypal and the page never loaded the report.
Hi Jennifer,
We're sorry that you had a bad experience, but we’re happy that our member care team was able to get that issue resolved for you. If you need help with anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-800-222-8985. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2015
I was associated with this female in 1988 and 1989 when we were both young and crazy. Most of your information was accurate but I feel that it needs to updated and more comprehensive. Several of her family members are not listed although I know them well and are alive. Brothers John ** and Scott ** are not listed. Both have been arrested at least twice so they should have arrest records. Her mother Gladys and one of her sisters have passed away. Mother's obit was in the San Antonio express news! Several of her addresses were also not listed yet older ones were. All in all I was pleased with this experience since it helped me connect with someone I had thought of down through the years.
Hi George,
We're so glad to hear that our service helped you reconnect with a person from your past. Thanks so much for the honest feedback regarding the information you found in her report. We are constantly working with our data providers to get the best information possible, but due to some states’ laws regarding public records, and slow electronic processing times in certain counties, there may be gaps in our data for some jurisdictions. If you ever have a question or need assistance with your search, our US-based member care team is standing by 24/7 to help. We can be reached directly at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2015
There are some names that are not families or known people from my son Elvin **. They cannot be erase from the information. Also 1 picture.
Hi Elisa,
Thank you very much for your feedback on your recent experience with Instant Checkmate. 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. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2015
I basically use this service to identify a person calling whose phone number is not recognizable. Many times it comes back that you are unable to provide information but I'm not sure if that is because the owner has a registered private number or some other reason.
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us regarding your recent experience with Instant Checkmate. We appreciate your feedback on our phone reports as it allows us to do our job better. 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. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2015
For the most part, I found that my personal data were recorded correctly. However, my birth date shown on the basic information section was 5 days earlier than the actual date. The date was shown correctly on my "arrest record" (I once drove through the cuts in a speed hump and was charged with "violating a highway sign," for which I paid a fine.) I find it unusual that the database would not recognize the different DOB's and attempt to reconcile the difference.
Hi Mary,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating. We really appreciate your honest feedback regarding your personal report. While we do our best to filter out and normalize our data, we do have multiple data providers that may provide conflicting data. Our developers are constantly working to filter out the best data possible, but as our Disclaimer states, there are some cases in which the information may not be 100% accurate. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2015
It has my astrological sign as a Capricorn, that is incorrect. I am an Aquarius. That is all.
Hi Shelly,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We apologize that your astrological sign was incorrect. 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. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2015
I've used Instant Checkmate for the past 3 months while working on my 50th class reunion. Instant Checkmate has been a very valuable resource in finding address information for our classmates.
Hi Carol,
That's great news! We're so glad to hear that our service is helping you find former classmates for your upcoming reunion. Thanks so much for the positive feedback and high rating, and if you ever have a question or need assistance with your search, our US-based member care team is standing by 24/7 to help. We can be reached directly at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2015
Have been loving it but when my rate went up and I had an additional charge for something that I didn't receive anything for I AM OVER IT. NOT IMPRESSED.
Hi Jessica,
We’re very sorry you are no longer a member of Instant Checkmate, but happy to know you got things straightened out with our member care team. If you have additional questions, our member care center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2015
Nothing is right with anyone we looked at. You have different people with same name mixed up in one profile.
Hi Bill,
We're really sorry to hear that some of the names were mixed up on your report. 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. 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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2015
This is a waste of time! The info provided could be found with the SIMPLEST of searches on Google or Bing!
Hi Gary,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to know you got things straightened out with our member care team. If you have additional questions, our member care center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2015
Some of your information was not there like marry, death, children, or family. I am trying to put together my family history. And looking for lost m
Hi Connie,
We're so glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you again for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2015
Your Premium box is too close to the scroll bar and has resulted in being charged for at least one report at $19.95 I didn't want. It would be helpful to move it so this doesn't happen by accident again.
Hi Mike,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate your feedback regarding your user experience. We try to make our website as user friendly as possible, and feedback such as your helps us to make improvements to our site. A senior member of our team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2015
I have used this in the past and was happy with the information I was able to find, but this time I am not finding information I had looked up before on the same people. Disappointed. I also would rather pay one payment to get the phone, email and name included rather that have it added on. It is show less information than before and the information is not accurate this time. First time it was excellent.
Hi Vicki,
We're so glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you again for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2015
I don't like the fact that you only get partial information unless you pay an additional fee.
Hi April,
Thank you for your feedback regarding our premium upgrades. While we try to provide our members with as much information as possible in our standard reports, we can’t show everything because some records are simply more expensive to access. Therefore, we must charge a one-time fee to compile premium reports for our users. I want to sincerely apologize for your frustrating experience. A member care manager will be in touch shortly to help you.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2015
I'm sure the premium package would be much faster but I am not doing this for a living. However I did find quite a few. I am happy with that.
Hi Robert,
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us regarding your recent experience with Instant Checkmate. We really appreciate your feedback and we're glad to hear we were able to help you find what you were looking for. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2015
It helped me out a lot.
Hi Kevin,
That's great news! We're so glad to hear that our service is helping you find the information you need. Thanks so much for the positive feedback and high rating, and if you ever have a question or need assistance with your search, our US-based member care team is standing by 24/7 to help. We can be reached directly at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Updated review: Dec. 7, 2015
Thank you for refunding my money.
Original Review: Nov. 2, 2015
I found almost nothing on a search for myself including records and social networks that should have been easily found. Was asked to purchase additional upgrades after every click. After paying for two upgrades I gave up. Maybe with one more upgrade I could have gotten more results. PDF download doesn't always work. I have to double-check the file after it is downloaded. Occasionally it comes up as invalid file type. Was able to get phone and address history for many people, but nothing I could find from most other free searches online. Mid-way through writing this review, I thought I would look up more people I know to see if the results were any better. As I was looking up more people, my account was "temporarily suspended", "for review due to concerns that you have not complied with our website's Terms of Use". I want my money back.
Hi Jeff,
Thank you for reaching out. A senior member of our team will be in touch privately to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2015
The service is far from accurate. Search engine need more info. Can get it everywhere. Unsatisfied with this service. Sorry but is true... no photos, addresses, no back up, etc... not coming back.
Hi Ricardo,
We’re sorry to hear you had a bad experience. We’re happy that our member care team was able to get that issue resolved for you. If you need help with anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-800-222-8985. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2015
I did two assessments and then myself as a final test. Mind you, I paid for a six month unlimited membership. I was actually looking for something that I could demo for work-related purposes. This wasn't it. I got no more than I had already found on my own through internet searching. In the same day of purchase, I requested not a full refund but a partial refund. They gave me exactly half which is on the lower side of fair-ish.
Hi Kathryn,
We’re sorry to hear you didn’t find what you wanted. While our data providers are always updating their information, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, which creates gaps in our data. A manager from our member care team will contact you privately to resolve this issue.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2015
I don't have a record yet according to y'alls info, so I'm not sure if it's up to date but it is accurate for past records.
Hi Brenda,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating. We really appreciate your feedback, and we’re so happy to hear that you found the records on your report accurate. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2015
Even with "premium" payment the information was very inaccurate about social media, email addresses, family pictures and relatives. Both my husband and I checked ours, is not accurate enough to count on correct information being given.
Hi Jane,
We’re very sorry you are no longer a member of Instant Checkmate, but happy to know you got things straightened out with our member care team. If you have additional questions, our member care center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2015
A friend needed me to help him find someone, and to test all the sites, I put in my own name because I know more about myself than anyone else does. Some sites gave more information than others, but, most of the information I found on my own name, was consistent in all the sites. None of them, including Instant Checkmate, got my relatives correct. But, when I did a google search, I found that there is apparently another person named Susan **, who lives or lived in one of the cities I have lived in, and who apparently is related to the two people that I am supposed to be related to, and have never even heard of. Yes, the rates that these websites charge are somewhat reasonable but I cannot pay for a search, if none of the sites even get my relatives correct. They all got my age correct, and some of the cities I have lived in but even the correct information was about 3 years outdated.
Hi Susan,
We're really sorry to hear that we were unable to locate your correct relatives and that some of your records were outdated. 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. 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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2015
I searched someone that I was familiar with a criminal background to check the accuracy of your site. And even though they have at least 6 arrests your site shows no arrest warrants or any criminal background for that matter. I am disappointed that I paid for this service.
Hi Tiffany,
We’re sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2015
I expected more info. Accuracy was only fair. Much, much better than nothing. Thank you for what I did get. I opted for premium on my deceased father, it clocked for 15 or 20 minutes and I had to leave, 4 hours later it was still clocking. I will call to make certain that I did not get charged.
Hi Duane,
We appreciate your honest feedback regarding your recent search results. Our data providers are always updating their information, however, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, or they may not update their databases annually. This can potentially create gaps in the data that is provided to us. Also, we sincerely apologize that you experienced technical issues with your premium upgrade. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2015
Website is slow to deliver, and information was scattershot.
Hi Russell,
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. We’re happy that our member care team was able to get that issue resolved for you. If you need help with anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-800-222-8985. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2015
Have often seen it recommended to do things like this. Instant Checkmate is the first service I have tried. So far so good.
Hi Eilish,
We’re so happy to hear that our service helped you find what you were looking for. Thank you for the positive feedback and high rating! If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2015
Yes I would recommend this to a friend. It was very helpful.
Hi Florence,
That's great news! We're so glad to hear that you find our service helpful and that you would recommend us to a friend. Thanks so much for the positive feedback and high rating, and if you ever have a question or need assistance with your search, our US-based member care team is standing by 24/7 to help. We can be reached directly at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2015
I found this very interesting. It's like when you check your credit score... that's how creditors find you. Now I just gave them my information when I ordered so now they can update my file. Very Cool!!!
Hi Tina,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating! We really appreciate your feedback, and we’re so happy to hear that you enjoy our site. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2015
The information provided can be easily accessed in a few minutes on any decent search engine. After you have already paid for your report, you get the option to pay for "extended results," which includes the information you think you paid for in the first place, from third party providers. It is also an automatic renewal service, and you have to actually call to cancel. I did just that, and have yet to receive the confirmation of cancellation that I was supposed to get hours ago. Given the business model of this company, I am assuming I will have to call multiple times. Would not recommend.
Hi BD,
We’re sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with Instant Checkmate. In an effort to keep our monthly membership costs down, we must charge a small, one-time access fee for premium reports. We also apologize that you were unhappy 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,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2015
Background checks - The report is ample and easy to locate.
Hi Brenda,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating. We really appreciate your feedback, and we’re so happy to hear that you were happy with your report. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2015
This is a bait and switch site. Tell you they will do check and give personal information takes a long time then they want to charge you $29.95 month or trial offer for $1.00. Ok not bad then you have to pay $1.99 to download the report. Then if you want full report need to pay for premium info. Big scam and waste of time.
Hi David,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2015
Inaccurate records, some non relatives, land and address mistakes. Also, incorrect previous addresses and incorrect pictures of most of us.
Hi David,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding your recent search results, and we're sorry to hear that some of the records you found were inaccurate. 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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2015
I have only lived at **, Oak Park, Il. 60304 since 1977. I never lived in Forest Park, Il. 60130. I never lived at **, Oak Park, Il. 60304. My husband James lived at **, Oak Park, Il. 60304. I have never been arrested.
Hi Ellen,
We're sorry to hear you found incorrect addresses in your reports. 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. 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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2015
The information given here for $13.64 is the same info I can find elsewhere on the internet for FREE. Once you pay the 1 month subscription, then they want to charge another 1.99 & then another 19.99 & the cost keeps going up! In reality what they need to do is give the ALL info for a 1 time price of 29.99, rather than nickel & diming you for premium info, blah blah blah.
Hi Joe,
I’m sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2015
My first background check was on myself. Totally inaccurate information. The search generated an unapproved "special third party" data review for which I was informed that the $19.95 cost of that report would be automatically added to my credit card. I've called and cancelled my subscription and was told that the 5 day trial period was not available on the other subscriptions as I was led to believe, but was only available if you purchased a 5 day trial. This is exactly the scam I was afraid it was. I was told that no more charges would be made to my credit card. I'll be watching that closely. Do not fall for this.
Hi Tom,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2015
I was somewhat disappointed because I was charged for premium and it was accidental. Trying to get it taken off my account.
Hi Marcus,
We're so glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you again for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Updated review: Dec. 7, 2015
Thankfully, Instant Checkmate has refunded my money.
Original Review: Oct. 27, 2015
I think you fabricate about 25% of the aliases you list. Neither my husband nor I use phony variations of our names, but you have reported that we do. Shame on you! I'll not pay for another month, because I don't think all your "results" are completely trustworthy.
Hi Mrs. Miller,
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. We’re happy that our member care team was able to get that issue resolved for you. If you need help with anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-800-222-8985. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2015
incomplete or out of date. I can get the same info off of free sites. Being charged monthly and being asked for supplemental money for additional info is a rip off.
Hi Gerald,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015
After going over the arrest record section someone would think I was a complete monster and it would imply I owned a business which I never have and lived in multiple places which again I have never lived. People see word criminal and that's it... judgement passed... so personally I think this site owes me a huge rebate or prepare for a lawsuit. People judge differently than looking at numbers.
Hi Eric,
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. For these reasons, search results are filtered by "most likely," "likely," and "somewhat likely." We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015
I thought I was purchasing a $1.99 report & what I received was an inaccurate report with a monthly recurring auto-subscription plan which I wasn't aware that I signed up for. Total cost: $67.70 as it took me a couple months to notice the charges on my bank statement & cancel.
Hi Erin,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015
You have my name as Theresa ** but I have no middle name. You have the info between my husband Gary ** (no middle name) & my son Gary ** all mixed up. On my son's info page is says Gary ** was born 02/11/93 & he's Aquarius. That should be all on my husband's page Gary ** (no middle name). You had my house assessed in 2003 at $125,080 then in 2014 you assessed it at $82,000. This house is assessed at $212,000. You had my son Jacob showing he was arrested for drugs in a few different ways in the state of Florida. That was a different Jacob Alexander **. On other pages you did say least likely person but you didn't for him. He hasn't been in trouble in his life. Looking at this had me believing that he WAS arrested for drugs but when I saw how wrong you were in SO many smaller things I realized I was wrong for believing you.
I know you charged me $40 more tonight while I thought I already paid for the site & it says there are no hidden costs & that you just have this site so people can know the truth. That is the farthest from "the truth". You even charge $1.98 for looking up phone info. All the things your site says it is & why it is isn't the truth. I'm going to post all of these wrongs because with all these unimportant wrongs how can ANYBODY trust the important things like who is a child molester or a thief or a liar?? This site was a good idea but you took my money & gave me nothing in return. I'm extremely disappointed!!! Hope your site gets better.
Hi Theresa,
We're really sorry to hear that the reports on you and your family were not completely accurate. 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. 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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015
I spent $15 to find out old phone numbers and addresses. I could have found that out for free! Don't buy. It's a scam.
Hi Molly,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2015
Search looked legitimate, but the costs were not presented upfront. Not good.
Hi Celia,
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us regarding your recent experience with Instant Checkmate. We appreciate your feedback as it allows us to do our job better. Instant Checkmate’s Terms of Use, like the Billing Details and Frequently Asked Questions also prominently displayed on the website, fully and conspicuously explain Instant Checkmate’s billing terms. If you have any additional questions or concerns in the future, our US-based member care team is standing by 24/7 to provide assistance. We can be reached directly at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2015
I feel like I wasted my money. Very little info is ever shown, and even then - the arrest info is "iffy" at best. The site doesn't know for sure if any arrest record belongs to any person. All you want to do is ask me to buy up to the next level - and I refuse to throw good money after bad. I paid for the info I could have found on Google. The info on me was inaccurate - so that shows me how much I can rely on your info.
Hi Ruth,
We know how frustrating it is when you don’t get the information you were expecting. We are constantly working with our data providers to get the best information possible, but due to some states’ laws regarding public records, and slow electronic processing times in certain counties, there may be gaps in our data for some jurisdictions. We sincerely apologize, and will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2015
I got a email today from paypal saying that you tried to take 29.63 from my account, I only paid 1$ for 5 days. This is outrageous! I don't know were you got off. Forget it, you will never see a dime of my money. Don't try this ** again!
Hi Shane,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2015
Most accurate info I've seen about myself.
Hi Gretchen,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating! We really appreciate your feedback, and we’re glad to hear you were happy with your report. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2015
I am unable to print the report on Charles **. He is my brother. Myself nor my other brother have seen or heard from him since my Mother's Funeral in 2009. I am unable to go further than 38%. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Hi Lisa,
We're so glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you again for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2015
The only information that was correct in the background report was common knowledge. That could have been found through a simple Google search. The majority of the information was about someone other than the individual I was searching for. The individual whom I was searching has 3 arrest records and 1 social profile that were returned through regular Google searches that were not included in this advertised comprehensive report.
Hi Ryan,
We're so glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you again for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015
Interesting information so far. The location map seems out of date for the area off Airport Road (70). A few inaccuracies of address and photos noticed so far.
Hi Patricia,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating. We really appreciate your feedback, and we’re so happy to hear that you find the information in our reports interesting. We apologize for the few inaccuracies that you have come across. 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.” If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thanks again for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015
I signed up to check some background on a known felon. And it came up no record. On top of that you can get the same or more off google, or anywhere any who phone lookup. I paid my 21 dollars then everything there was a pop-up that said UPGRADE. At more money I couldn't even get information on my own number. JUST UPGRADE MORE $$$. IT'S A RIPOFF.
Hi Laura,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015
Easy and quick. Some info mixed up with my mother, but overall accurate.
Hi Arline,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating. We really appreciate your feedback, and we’re so happy to hear that you found our service quick and easy to use. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015
Have not had a chance to completely review my Instant Checkmate report, before the "rate us" request came up, so all I can say (so far) is SPOT ON!! From what I have seen, so far, Instant Checkmate is as accurate as they come. Pretty scary that there is SO much information out there (about me). But one thing I can say, is that at least it is accurate! Thanks Instant Checkmate!! Keep up the GREAT work!!!
Hi Carol,
That's great news! We're so glad to hear that you were pleased with your personal report. Thanks so much for the positive feedback and high rating, and if you ever have a question or need assistance with your search, our US-based member care team is standing by 24/7 to help. We can be reached directly at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015
I reviewed Instant Checkmate in August. I was very disappointed with the service but they stood by their customer satisfaction promise and offered a full refund. If you are interested in having a look, you needn't worry about getting ripped off. Go ahead and give it a try. Perhaps you will have a different experience. In response to their response: Regardless of their disclaimers and reasons for additional costs or why info was incomplete or incorrect, their initial advertisement and purchase options say nothing about "Premium" info charges. If they really want to be upfront about the service and fees rather than risk customers feeling baited and disappointed - Why not reveal these Premium service options and additional charges right from the start?
Hi Pam,
We appreciate your honest feedback regarding your experience with Instant Checkmate. We're sorry to hear you were unhappy with our service but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. As for upgrading to our Premium Reports, the option is mentioned on multiple pages of our site. Additionally, when signing up for our service, we explicitly state, "After subscribing, you will also have the opportunity to upgrade your Standard Report to a Premium Report, which will supply additional and supplemental data about a person, for $19.99." We apologize for any confusion you may have experienced in regards to our service. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015
I sat through a good twenty minutes of loading bars before the website asked me to pay to show me any information. I paid $1 for the 5 day trial and immediately had to go into my PayPal account to disable the automatic $30 payments this website sneakily added without my consent. They then tried to get another $2 out of me to view a PDF after I just paid to view everything already. I said no and I've been sitting here staring at the same loading bar for thirty minutes. I have clicked on each link for personal info, arrest records, etc. Everything I've just paid to see info on. Nothing is working and all I can see on the top bar is that it doesn't even have my date of birth or age correct. I paid for this service and I have been given absolutely no information at all. I am furious.
Hi Jackie,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate honest feedback — it allows us to do our job better. We really hate to hear you had a hard time with billing. We started offering unlimited reports for a monthly fee because our members told us they needed an affordable way to run as many searches as they wanted. We’re very sorry that a recurring membership wasn’t what you wanted. Also, we apologize that you experienced technical issues during your search, but we want to let you know that we’re committed to making things right. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015
I love this. Look up anyone I want really fast.
Hi Jerry,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating! We really appreciate your feedback, and we’re so happy to hear that you love our service. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015
I just signed up for one month (recurring) to check this site out, and so far I have only looked up myself. I plan to use the site more, but this survey popped up on the second page I went to so I figured I would take it. In any case, some of the information is outdated and I am frustrated that I can't update it. First of all, it doesn't show my husband anywhere. Your site uses my maiden name which I haven't used in almost a decade and only shows my married name as an alias. Also, some of the photos are not of me. I know it says "possible photos" but what good does that do when the woman pictured in half of the photos isn't even me? Anyway, you guys only charged $10 so no big deal. I just wouldn't recommend the site to anyone at this point. Again, I have only looked up myself so I might find other people to have more accurate info. And I guess I'm glad that you guys only have my phone number from 10 years ago!
Hi Deborah,
I’m sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985. Thank you for your feedback!
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015
Fine except spelling is wrong on last name.
Hi Gary,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating. We really appreciate your feedback, and we apologize that your last name is spelled incorrectly. We display the information that we receive from our data providers, so unfortunately we can't update it from our side. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2015
Have been trying to reactivate my account for weeks, and constantly get an error message. Get no response at all from customer support inquiries that I've sent.
Hi Owen,
Thank you for reaching out. We're sorry to hear you experienced technical issues when trying to reactivate your account and that you were unable to get a response from our member care team. We will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Updated review: Oct. 22, 2015
Now I received the whole refund back which is satisfying.
Original Review: Oct. 20, 2015
Payed for the monthly fee and the $20 premium charge. Total to $44.86, website keeps saying - loading personal data - and have been for 15 minutes. I will be waiting until the charge has been taken out of my bank account and if this is still happening on the website (loading personal data B.S.) I will be calling for a refund on both charges. Now, about 30 minutes and website is still saying Loading Personal Data. Horrible website.
Hi Yanwar,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate honest feedback — it allows us to do our job better. We apologize that you experienced technical issues with your report not loading, but we want to let you know that we’re committed to making things right. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015
Only phone numbers seem to work. It was frustrating and some info is wrong.
Hi Jaime,
We're sorry for your frustrating experience with Instant Checkmate. We are constantly working with our data providers to get the best information possible, but due to some states’ laws regarding public records, and slow electronic processing times in certain counties, there may be gaps in our data for some jurisdictions. We sincerely apologize, and will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015
So far I've found the site helpful; however, there have been several occasions where a search did not show information that I knew should have been there.
Hi Jean,
We're glad to hear you found our site helpful, and we appreciate your honest feedback regarding your recent search results. Our data providers are always updating their information, however, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, or they may not update their databases annually. This can potentially create gaps in the data that is provided to us. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015
Arrest records for a George ** in NC shows up as me. Key facts are I have never been in NC and I am Caucasian not Negroid.
Hi George,
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us regarding your recent experience with Instant Checkmate. We apologize that the arrest records in your report are inaccurate. There 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. For these reasons, search results are filtered by "most likely," "likely," and "somewhat likely." Thanks again for your feedback. If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
Your information is so beyond inaccurate. Have sent you nemourous info on website issue of wrong info on people. This needs to be the right info on the right person. As an example, a Cathy ** but linked to me and a Danny ** who does not exist, has my old address on Santa Clara Place, a photo of someone else, and criminal records in different states that I have never been in. I am canceling this today because your info is so beyond bad. I would have upgrade to premium if the info was accurate but it is not. You even have police report on a Virgina ** who had been dead since 2003 and their not hers.
Hi Cathy,
Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate honest feedback — it allows us to do our job better. 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. Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to manipulate the data. We can only display what our data providers give us. We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
Very happy--I wish they could give options to opt out of auto-pay from the beginning. Thanks.
Hi Glenn,
Thank you for your positive review and high rating. We really appreciate your feedback concerning our billing plan. We started our recurring membership program to provide our customers with a convenient way to get unlimited reports. Thanks again for your feedback, and we’re glad to hear you are very happy with our service! If you ever have a question, or need help with our website, our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
I had a few problems? Some NAMES were NOT right - as far as death I found two that were not right! Then I looked up myself! It was not up to date? My name is WARREN OSCAR **! So if you could fix it it would make me feel better!
Hi Warren,
We appreciate your honest feedback regarding your recent search results. We're sorry to hear you were not happy with your report. Unfortunately, we are unable to manipulate the data in our reports. We can only show what our data providers give us. Our data providers are always updating their information, however, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, or they may not update their databases annually. This can potentially create gaps in the data that is provided to us. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Updated review: Oct. 22, 2015
while I did not find the background check to be useful I was very pleased with Instant Checkmates response to my review. They reached out and explained their point of view and authorized a total refund since I did not find the information useful, complete, or totally accurate.
I am impressed that they want to ensure that the customer is satisfied with the money he or she has paid for the service they have provided. Based on that I have increased my star rating from 1 to 4.
Original Review: Oct. 15, 2015
I was surprised at the many inaccuracies in the data. These included a name I have never used, several family members that were omitted, and a lot of irrelevant information for it to be a background check about me like the crime statistics for the community I live in for 2011 and 2012. My horoscope was included -- that is a ridiculous thing to include. I do not believe in horoscopes as a scientifically accurate measure of anything.
There were arrest records for people with my same name in states 1500-2000 miles from where I live -- Why include that kind of stuff -- I have never been arrested. Perhaps the most offensive thing was the constant plea for me to give them another $20 for a more complete report. There were easily 6 or 7 or 8 times when they made the pitch for more $$. They got my name spelled correctly, my age right, and the photo was actually me. The section on social networks was correct. I can't imagine that this is rated 4+ stars and is an award winning background check operation.
Hi Maurie,
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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I have searched a couple of family members just to see how accurate your records are. Christina ** is my daughter. She is 25 not 28. And the address you have her living at she hasn't lived at for 2 years. I also did a search on myself. You have me linked to my father-in-law rather than my husband, and you still show my husband linked to his ex-wife even though they haven't been married in more than 10 years. Now I'm a little concerned about the information that I get when I am looking for someone for real. Information 2 years old doesn't help me.
Hi Crystal,
We're sorry you didn’t find the information you were expecting on your family members' reports. 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,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I am disappointed. I checked up on my own info and only got what I could have found easily on the internet. They want MORE money to be able to download the info AND to actually get any REAL INFO of interest. SERIOUS WASTE OF MONEY!!! :P
Hi Elizabeth,
I’m sorry that you weren’t happy with our service, but glad to hear that our member care team could help you out. Please feel free to contact us again if you need anything else. Our US-based member care team is standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach us at 1-800-222-8985.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I do not find any info on what military service the person had or what company they work for or what career field they work in. That would be good info to have sometimes. I often look for former military buddies that served overseas with me.
Hi Joe,
Thank you for your service to our country! We also appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback regarding your recent search results. We're always looking to incorporate more data into our reports, but unfortunately, sometimes this data just isn't available. Thank you again for your feedback, and please feel free to contact us at any time if you have additional questions or comments. Our US-based member care team can be reached at 1-800-222-8985, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
First, they are not honest enough to tell you upfront that this is going to cost you too much money unlike their similar sites. Second, they advertise that you will be able to see criminal records when you sign up, you CAN'T. Third, the only way you can see the actual criminal records is to pay them $20 more after your original investment. I found nothing on this site that could not have been seen on Facebook if this is a person you are familiar with. I immediately cancelled and it was a complete waste of my money.
Hi Ronda,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
The only part that was correct and helpful was the address. Everything else was incorrect. I researched several individual family members and almost all the information, except the addresses was nowhere near correct. Very unsatisfied.
Hi Teresa,
We're sorry to hear you were unsatisfied with our service. 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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
I was disappointed to see that there were several egregious errors in this report. First, I was born and had my Social Security number issued in 1976, not 1979, that would be my sister. Secondly, there were a few missing and inaccurate address reports, though these were minor. The most concerning are the Arrest records. All listed possible arrests were not even close to areas I lived in or frequented and to have possible arrests listed when I have never been arrested is disconcerting to say the least. I am disappointed in the lack of detail on some of the sections, and also, the cost on running reports on everyone in my close circle. While I know that there is a lot of work involved, if they are a spinoff of myself, there should be a package deal to see the reports of multiple people and make it easier to really do the check on people who matter the most.
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for reaching out to let us know about your recent experience with our site. We're sorry to hear you weren't happy with your personal report. 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. For these reasons, search results are filtered by "most likely," "likely," and "somewhat likely." We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
I wanted to use their service to find an old friend but somehow I signed up for a monthly subscription for 22 dollars a month. So be careful when you use them. Make sure you don't give them information to your Paypal account.
Hi Lar,
I'm sorry that you had a negative experience with our site. Our management team is currently looking into this issue. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2015
The info was convoluted with unfamiliar (never used) names and address. Lots of items missing. If this is what I can expect on others I won't pay to such - not too impressed!
Hi John,
Thank you for reaching out. We're sorry to hear you were not impressed with our site and that you were unable to find the information you were looking for. While our data providers are always updating their information, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, which can create gaps in our data. We want to let you know that we’re committed to making things right. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2015
I question the accuracy of the data. I pulled up my husband who I know has a DUI and no arrest records showed up.
Hi Rosemary,
We appreciate your honest feedback regarding your recent search results on your husband's report. Our data providers are always updating their information, however, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, or they may not update their databases annually. This can potentially create gaps in the data that is provided to us. A senior member of our member care team will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2015
Many of the records are incorrect or 2 different people (ex son and father) are combined under one record. There is very little information for such an overpriced service. I would really like to get a refund as this is not helpful at all.
Hi Susan,
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. 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 inconveniences you experienced, and we will contact you privately to work out a resolution.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2015
Misinformation/ not accurate/ under criminal list. 2 drug charges and 2 DUI when there was 1 DUI which included possession of marijuana, etc. All was one charge and it was a deferred prosecution and dismissed. Also list many non valid e-mail addresses. I haven't finished searching site and it appears I am at the end. I have not seen a phone number to contact Checkmate.
Hi William,
We appreciate your honest feedback regarding your recent search results. Our data providers are always updating their information, however, some state and local governments do not release their records to the public, or they may not update their databases annually. This can potentially create gaps in the data that is provided to us. We also apologize that you had difficulty locating our customer support number. It is placed on multiple pages of our site. Our US-based member care team can be reached at 1-800-222-8985 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We will contact you privately to provide further assistance.
Sincerely,Member Services
Instant Checkmate
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2015
I paid way too much on this site to find some lost data on lost relatives... mainly trying to find them by their last known ex-husband's names and last known addresses. But the site is missing so much information or has so much information that is incorrect that there is no way this was any help. Just a waste of money. The marriages weren't even listed for ANY of my relatives. That's public information that's not even listed. The addresses are WAY off base of where they should be. The "Sex Offender" information is based on a tiny amount of information that's WaY across town from the actual address, and doesn't even list the ones across the street. I was truly disappointed.
Then for the extended site information, it's an extra $19.99 PER person you look up... It reads like "You pay once and you get it for everyone you look up." NO, it's for EACH person you look up. And then you do not get ANY extra information except that the SSN is valid and what year it was issued. If I could get a refund I would. But of course that's not something that is offered. Find another site for looking up information.
Instant Checkmate Company Information
- Social media:
- Company Name:
- Instant Checkmate
- Company Type:
- Private
- Year Founded:
- 2010
- Address:
- 3110 Camino Del Rio N Suite 400
- City:
- San Diego
- State/Province:
- CA
- Postal Code:
- 92108
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.instantcheckmate.com
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