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A clear, comprehensive directory of our public investigation tools, safety guides, company information, and platform policies.

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The essentials for learning about the platform and beginning an investigation.

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People OSINT

Focused tools for gathering and evaluating open-source intelligence.

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Find any Person

Locate any person online in 60 seconds. Then verify their identities before you trust them with your time, money or business.

USA People Search

Uncover the digital footprint, contact email or phone number, known offices and associates of any U.S. resident

Investigate Phone Number

Attribute a phone number to real-world identities, linked online accounts, carrier data, emails, etc.

Investigate Email Address

Attribute an email to identities and uncover linked accounts with OSINT searches across social networks, public records and data breaches.

Breach Data Intelligence

Search breach datasets by email, username, phone, or domain and turn exposures into evidence-ready dossiers.

Investigate a Username

Gather intelligence on any username. uncover username reuse, linked social accounts, hidden profiles, breached data, etc.

Analyze Instagram Profile

Deep investigation on any Instagram profile: verify identity, fake followers, engagement, red flags & more.

Analyze TikTok Account

Perform a 360° account analysis to see if an account is legit, detect fake promos, scam sellers, bots, and fraud DMs.

Analyze Facebook Account

Uncover everything. Spot cloned or fake profiles, catfishing, etc. Validate photos, friends, posts, and account activity.

Analyze LinkedIn Profile

Vet LinkedIn profiles and recruiters. Validate work history, connections, endorsements, and activity.

Analyze X (Twitter) Account

Analyze bio, posts, and network. Check if a Twitter/X account is a bot, burner, or impersonator.

Analyze Threads Profile

Get forensic insights into a Threads profile, posts, engagement and online activity.

Learn and stay safe

Guides for recognizing fraud, reducing risk, and investigating with confidence.

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Scam Encyclopedia

Recognize common fraud patterns and learn how to respond.

Blog and Guides

Practical investigation guides and platform updates.

Common Online Marketplace Scams and How to Spot Them Before You Pay

Learn the most common online marketplace scams on Amazon, eBay, and Facebook, and how to verify a buyer or seller before you pay or ship.

Fake Job Offer Checklist: How to Tell If a Job Offer Is a Scam

Not sure if that job offer is real? Use this checklist to spot fake recruiters, verify a company, and know what to do before you respond.

How Reverse Image Search Actually Works (And How to Use It to Verify a Photo)

Curious how tools like TinEye and reverse image search actually work? Learn the method, its limits, and how to use it to verify a photo is real.

How to Check Any Website's Traffic for Free (No Similarweb or Ahrefs Subscription Needed)

Want to know how much traffic a website really gets? Here's how to check website traffic for free, without a Similarweb or Ahrefs subscription.

How to Check If a Website Is a Scam

Wondering if a website is legit or a scam? Learn the domain, payment, and review red flags to check, plus how to verify before you buy or sign up.

How to Find Someone's Address History in the US: Legally, and What It's Actually Used For

Learn how address history lookups work, what they're legally used for, and how to verify someone's background before you trust them.

How to Search for Someone Ethically and Legally: A Privacy-Conscious Guide

Learn how to search for someone online the right way: what's legal, what's off-limits, and how to verify who you're really dealing with.

How to Spot a Fake Recruiter on LinkedIn (Before You Share Your SSN)

Learn how to spot a fake LinkedIn recruiter, the red flags in job scam messages, and how to verify a recruiter before sharing personal details.

How to Tell If a Facebook Account Is Fake or Cloned

Learn the difference between a fake and a cloned Facebook account, the warning signs of each, and how to verify who's really messaging you.

How to Tell If a Photo Is AI Generated: A Practical Scam Detection Guide

Learn how to tell if a photo is AI generated, why fake images fuel romance and marketplace scams, and how to verify a picture before you trust it.

How to Tell If a Photo Is AI-Generated: A Non-Technical Guide

Wondering if a dating profile photo is real? Here's a non-technical guide to spotting AI-generated images and verifying who you're really talking to.

How to Tell If a Social Media Account Is Fake: A Cross-Platform Checklist

A cross-platform checklist for spotting fake social media accounts, whether it's a new match, a seller, or a recruiter reaching out.

How to Tell If an Instagram Account Is Fake: 7 Red Flags

Learn the 7 red flags of a fake Instagram account and how to verify a profile before you trust a follower, match, or seller.

How to Tell If an X/Twitter Account Is a Bot (Not Just Fake Followers)

Learn how to tell if an X (Twitter) account is a bot, not just a fake follower, and how to verify who is actually behind a profile.

IDCrawl Explained: How Username Search Tools Work (and How WebVetted's Scan Goes Deeper)

What is IDCrawl and how do username search tools actually work? Learn how they find profiles and how to verify what they turn up.

Is eBay a Scam? What Actually Happens When a Seller Scams You (and How to Get Your Money Back)

Wondering if eBay is a scam? Learn how eBay seller scams actually happen, how buyer protection works, and how to verify a listing before you pay.

Is This Website Legit? A 2-Minute Checklist Before You Buy or Sign Up

Not sure if a site is safe to buy from? Use this 2-minute checklist to check if a website is legit before you enter your card or personal details.

Is Threads Safe? Do the Same Fake-Account Rules Apply as Instagram?

Is Threads safe to use? Learn how fake accounts on Threads relate to Instagram and how to verify who you're really talking to.

Is TikTok Shop Legit? A Scam Checklist Before You Buy

Is TikTok Shop legit or a scam? Learn how to spot fake sellers, copied listings, and payment red flags, and how to verify a seller before you buy.

Phone Number Scam Red Flags: How to Tell If a Call Is a Scam

Learn what a spoofed number is, the red flags of a scam phone call, and how to check if a phone number is a scam before you answer or call back.

Reverse Email Lookup: How to Spot Scam Signals Before You Trust an Email

What is reverse email lookup and how does it work? Learn how to use it to spot breach exposure, fake aliases, and impersonation before you trust an email.

What Is a Data Breach? How to Check If Your Data Was Exposed

Learn what a data breach actually is, how to check if your data was exposed, and the exact steps to take next to protect your accounts and identity.

What Is Catfishing? How to Recognize an AI-Generated or Stolen Dating Profile Photo

What is catfishing and how do fake or AI-generated dating profile photos work? Learn the signs and how to verify a photo before you trust it.

What Is Due Diligence in Business? A Plain-English Guide Before You Buy, Invest, or Partner

Buying, investing, or partnering with a business? Learn what due diligence in business actually means and how to check before you commit any money.

What Is Quishing? The QR Code Scam Explained (With Real Examples)

What is quishing and how does QR code phishing actually work? Learn real examples, red flags, and how to check a QR code before you scan it.

Airbnb scam guides

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Amazon scam guides

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Ebay scam guides

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Facebook scam guides

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Facebook Market scam guides

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Fake Qr Code scam guides

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Fake Text Message scam guides

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Instagram scam guides

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Linkedin scam guides

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Local Store scam guides

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Quick Check scam guides

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Tiktok scam guides

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Tiktok Shop scam guides

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Twitter scam guides

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