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InstantCheckmate has a rating of 1.4 stars from 346 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with InstantCheckmate most frequently mention credit card, phone number and email address. InstantCheckmate ranks 86th among Government Records sites.
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I only needed basic information on a few people. So I was happy with the results. But the main person I checked on has never lived anywhere else than Kentucky. The report I got from you said he also lived in Alaska and Pennsylvania.
I had no problems signing up, got the information I needed quickly, the reports were accurate and complete. I would recommend Instant Checkmate to any of my friends.
Hello BoEtta,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your experience with us, and look forward to assisting you (and possibly your friends!) again in the future:)
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Instant Checkmate Support
Useless - no information - DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! All information in these reports can be found for free online. And the reports are extremely limited - almost every section is empty - no marriages, no financials, criminal backgrounds are a joke - basically all you will see is speeding tickets. You will receive social media accounts, however they are all old ones and just the ones you can easily find yourself by typing a name in the search bar. The address section is basically the white pages you can use for free. And these reports don't even tell you when people are dead.
Hello,
We are constantly working on and updating our records and we appreciate you taking the time to give us constructive feedback. We apologize you were unhappy with some of the information in our reports. Since we rely on third-party data sources, we can only display the information that we were provided, which could potentially include incomplete or inaccurate data. We hope to continue to improve our services to make them better for you and future customers. Please feel free to contact our dedicated Customer Care Team at (800) 222-8985 or email us at support@instantcheckmate.com and we will try to make this right.
Thank you
Instant Checkmate is a great service. They are very through and concise. I have used them a few times when I needed more help with accessing information for one reason or another. I will use them again as the issues arise.
Hey Kathleen,
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Instant Checkmate Support
Not given 5 stars because we can access WhatsApp and Instagram but it really helped me a lot! I describe a important keys in a probably affair of my husband and I was able to cut things before something worse could happen and we're now in therapy and he's a different man! Thank you InstantCheckmate!
Hello Flavia,
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Thank you,
Instant Checkmate Support
The poor reviews seem mostly about the 'free' trial search in the ads. Those take forever to load up, then give poor information. The actual 'paid-for' search finds mostly current and accurate information. I have used this app since 2011, and find it very useful. I was debating continuing to use it since it IS expensive ($35. XX/month) but when I called tech support about a different issue (VERY HELPFUL, thanks guys!) Raul helped me solve the problem, then gave me a great new deal for $16.95/month. I frequently have strangers on and around my property for business reasons, and Instant Checkmate is a reliable source of background information. I was even able to find my first love (from 40 years ago) even though he was using an alias. He was better off 'lost' but c'est la vie.
Hello Joann,
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Instant Checkmate Support
The service representative was knowledgeable, respectful & willing to go the extra mile to fix my issue. Thanks Steve G
Hey Steve,
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Instant Checkmate Support
Thank you instant checkmate and Paul for helping me out during this process. Got everything I needed while using the app, and Paul made it easy to cancel my subscription when it was no longer needed. Much appreciated team!
Hey Alexander,
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Instant Checkmate Support
No problems very good service. Receptionist was very kind! Very fast and up to date service that I would recommend!
Hey Tony,
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Thank you,
Instant Checkmate Support
The web site is one of the most user friendly I have ever used. All of the entry points are well described so that the information that results is correct. The instructions are never confusing. If you do have questions the staff is quick to answer the phone and help you complete the tasks. No other website results in the complete reports with the clarity that occurs here.
Hello Richard,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your experience with us, and were able to navigate our site so easily! We look forward to continuing to assist you.
Thank you,
Instant Checkmate Support
I wanted to make sure that all my information is correct. Places I've lived are correct. Since my personal information (identity) has been hacked, I didn't want to find out that I lived somewhere else that I've never been to. My last known address in Colorado is correct since I've been off grid since 2017. I will definitely use your app again. Thank you for giving me some comfort.
Hello Gina,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your experience with us and were able to check up on all your information. We look forward to assisting you again in the future!
Thank you,
Instant Checkmate Support
Very helpful, I found who I was looking for. I had not seen her in over 20 years and lost contact. Now our class reunion will be more fun. Thank you. Norma was the representative who helped me and she was great. Very kind and patient. I will be using you guys again in the future. Give Norma a raise, she is a very good employee.
Hello Georgette,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your experience with us, and were able to track down your friend! We will also be sure to pass along your kind words to Norma, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future:)
Thank you,
Instant Checkmate Support
I used their service mostly to see how much of a scam it could be. Paid up, waited for the results... got the results, they were identical to the free (and inaccurate) info you can find out there on other sites. Then waited to see how long it would take for the unique email address I used only with them to receive spam. 4 months as it turns out, yesterday the spams started pouring into that address. It's not enough that they charge you for info you can find for free yourself, they also profit from selling your info to spammers.
Hello Paul,
We are constantly working on and updating our records and we appreciate you taking the time to give us constructive feedback. We apologize you were unhappy with some of the information in our reports. Since we rely on third-party data sources, we can only display the information that we were provided, which could potentially include incomplete or inaccurate data. We hope to continue to improve our services to make them better for you and future customers. Please feel free to contact our dedicated Customer Care Team at (800) 222-8985 or email us at support@instantcheckmate.com and we will try to make this right.
Thank you
Everyday I use this website for my business. I check on many things i. E. sometimes I need to know who called me from a phone number or if someone has any relatives I can contact. I also use this to trace back where they lived before. Interestingly, this is one of the best ones I have found.
Hello JoLisa,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your feedback. We are delighted to see that you are able to utilize our tools every day, and we look forward to continuing to assist you!
Thank you,
Instant Checkmate Support
I found the charge on my account confronted my daughter and found that she had used this for her to try to locate someone and she did called to have it canceled and customer service was very helpful with making the cancelation an easy transition
Hello Kim,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your feedback. We are delighted to see that your daughter was able to find what she was looking for, and that you had a positive experience with our dedicated Customer Care Team! We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Thank you,
Instant Checkmate Support
Very professional and I got all the information that I needed. They were also very pleasant and helpful when I cancel my subscription. I would use them again in the future if needed.
Hello Christina,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your experience with us, and were able to find all of the information that you needed. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Thank you,
Instant Checkmate Support
Re: Polite and provided requested service to cancel subscription
I used checkmate only once, satisfied and forgot that I had a monthly charge. When I received the email invoice and called them, they instantly satisfied my request to unsubscribe.
Hello Charles,
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Instant Checkmate Support
The person I talked to was very nice and helpful. Thank you for all of your help. Please give this woman a raise!
Hello John,
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your experience with us and with our dedicated Customer Care Team - I wish we knew the name of the woman you spoke with so I could pass along your kind words! We look forward to assisting you again in the future :)
Thank you,
Instant Checkmate Support
I needed help accessing the report I had filed, and somehow lost, on my computer. The customer service representative was incredibly patient, expert and professional. She walked me through the steps and hung in there while I struggled to accomplish them. She was warm and personable as well.
Hello Suzanne,
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Thank you,
Instant Checkmate Support
I needed to find someone so I could serve them with court papers. A whole year later I was still paying and not actively using the service. The customer service I received when I called to rectify my concerns was the best Ive ever encountered in any company Ive ever had to deal with. She listened to my whole story, understood my viewpoint and satisfied my request beyond my expectations. I could not say enough about how helpful she was and how impressed with her I am and I hope her supervisor knows how great she is at her job as well as how greatful I am. Thank you
Hello Christina,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your experience with us and with our dedicated Customer Care Team! We will be sure to pass along your kind words, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future:)
Thank you,
Instant Checkmate Support
Answer: No, you can't see anyone's call log or texts. At first it was 1.98 to receive access to the report. Then once I paid the 1.98 I selected "access report" (again) then I was promoted to select a membership Lowest being 22$. Most options tell you that you're paying that amount the same day but the cheapest membership didn't say you would be paying the same day but you are. So roughly 24$ to see what you could've found on Google. When you get to the phone log part it says "you're stuck" or some bull crap probably pay more money which is unreal as you have selected a membership already. This is a rip off there's just now around it smh
Answer: Contact your credit card company, tell them that InstantCheckmate is making unauthorized charges to your card; have your credit card company cancel your card and issue you a new one. I know, it sucks. That's what I had to do. For several months I got "declined payment" indicators listed in my online credit statement, which was good, because InstantCheckmate couldn't get their fraudulent charge to go through. The police, the FBI, or FTC or somebody needs to crack down on InstantCheckmate. I guess maybe it'll take a class action lawsuit against them. But really, the wisest thing to do is to cancel your credit card, have a new one issued -- and be extremely cautious and careful from now on to whom and where you use and give your credit card number. I know, it's a pain in the a##! Good luck. Cheers.
Answer: Absolutely not worth the money they give you incomplete answers and keep charging you for additional answers. Incorrect &/or incomplete reports. Stay far away!
Answer: Appears to be feedback manipulation on consumeraffairs.com to me. Notice all of the replies from Instant Checkmate. They had no current or correct info for me other than my childrens names, which I can find easily anyplace.
Answer: I recommend watching your credit card statement for additional charges for a few months. This company is notorious for not cancelling accounts.
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Hello John,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your experience with us (other than a few errors, which we apologize for), and we look forward to assisting you again in the future!
Thank you,
Instant Checkmate Support