- Report: #1435683
Complaint Review: Truthfinder - Internet
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Truthfinder
Internet, United States
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Truthfinder False information reported & false advertising
After looking into my own data on this site, I have discovered a lot of false and unverified information reported under my name. Some of it was correct, but a lot of false information was added to it LOL. I am tempted to try to claim ownership of the properties I have never lived in located in the states I have never resided in, let alone ever visited.
I also find it funny that any credible public records search will likely show my last traffic ticket received about ten years ago, but truthfinder is reporting me as having a criminal record. Anyway, be aware that information you see on truthfinder reports is not verified or in any way vetted and is likely inaccurate. Apparently, they entice users by promising dramatic and juicy findings and embellishing the reports on people.
My next test on the site involved looking up a phone number of which I already know the details of, it is not free to do so, although the site claimed it was. I immediately notice the silly progress windows informing me that I will see evidence that HE IS CHEATING ON ME. LOL, yeah, not concerned about my dentist's office cheating on me in the least bit. After several more progress screens containing completely irrelevant sensational claims about my dental office's criminal record and incriminating photos, it becomes evident that truthfinder does not even know that this is a business phone number and likely would not know the truth about any basic proven fact, if it bit them in the arse.
Based on all the all the bait and switch complaints, I skipped entering my credit card details to pay the 1.99 for my free phone number look up. From what information it has showed me or is not blurred out, it appears my dentist's office is a no good, lying, cheating, criminal. I have a hunch they would say the same thing about the vetrinarian I take my pets to.
My point is, this is not a credible background check or information service. It is a very greedy little business collecting your data when you use their site, irresponsible, inaccuate and sloppy in their data mining and data presentation. All of the information that they provide is available for free if you are willing to do the searching yourself.
My concern is that so much incorrect information is presented and the potential for this to cause damange to someone unaware that incorrect information is being reported about them. Companies like this should be regulated and required to verify data reported on a person. It should also be prevented from false advertising, playing on a person's fears or emotions (presuming I was looking for data on a cheating spouse instead of dental office), and ripping people off.
