Instant Checkmate Inc

pre-wrap;">Dear Ms. [redacted]
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Mr. [redacted]; reference  #[redacted]. We request that Mr. [redacted] please read this response in its entirety, as we have included important refund information at the bottom.
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."
We do apologize for any confusion Mr. [redacted] may have experienced regarding our services. Some customers are under the impression that when you purchase a membership with our company you are paying for records; unfortunately, this is not the case. The service that is provided is actually the compiling of all the public records data and the sorting of the data into an easy to read format. When a customer pays for a public records search, we do guarantee that we will search every database available to us, however, we cannot guarantee which records will or will not show up in the final report since we are not in control of the records themselves. We simply display records as they are provided to us.
In addition, premium databases are also more expensive for us to access, so in an effort to keep our monthly membership costs down, we must charge a small, one-time access fee to compile premium reports for our customers.
A premium upgrade is not required to view basic information. However, if the customer chooses to upgrade, their premium report may include:
Civil Judgments      
Old Phone Numbers   
Foreclosures
Corporate Affiliations  
Email Addresses  
Issued SSN
Water Crafts Owned
UCC Filings
Phone Numbers
Properties Owned
Voter Registration
Florida Accidents         
Professional Licenses
Hunting/Fishing Permits
Weapons Permits         
Aircraft Owned
Sexual Offenses
Neighbors
Business Associates  
And Much More
We get our information from local county courthouses and census bureaus. This information is then uploaded to the database that we pull from. There is a possibility that some information may not show on a given individual because some state and local laws restrict us from accessing certain records which may not be considered “public” in that jurisdiction. 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." The following disclaimer is also posted on every page of our website:
DISCLAIMER: It is PROHIBITED by law to use our service or the information it provides to make decisions about consumer credit, employment, insurance, tenant screening, or for any other purpose subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681 et seq.  Instant Checkmate does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency. The information available on our website may not be 100% accurate, complete, or up to date, so do not use this information as a substitute for your own due diligence, especially if you have concerns about a person’s criminal history. Instant Checkmate does not make any representation or warranty about the accuracy of the information available through our website or about the character or integrity of the person about whom you inquire.  For more information, please review Instant Checkmate Terms of Use.
Disclaimer of Warranties.
a) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION FOUND ON THE SITE OR THROUGH THE SERVICES. USE OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENTS OF EACH ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.
b) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL MEET ANY REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS YOU MAY HAVE, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL OPERATE ERROR FREE, OR IN AN UNINTERRUPTED FASHION, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS IN THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH ANY PARTICULAR PLATFORM. Instant Checkmate IS NOT OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE ANY UPDATES TO THE SITE OR SERVICES.
c) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE MATERIALS ON THIS SITE OR SERVICES IN TERMS OF THEIR TIMELINESS, CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. WHILE Instant Checkmate MAKES REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND TIMELY INFORMATION ON THE SITE, YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS ALWAYS UP TO DATE OR THAT THE SITE CONTAINS ALL THE RELEVANT INFORMATION AVAILABLE ABOUT Instant Checkmate. Instant Checkmate UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO VERIFY OR MAINTAIN THE CURRENCY OF SUCH INFORMATION.
d) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE SITE, THE SERVICES OR ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS APPROPRIATE OR AVAILABLE FOR USE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.
e) Instant Checkmate EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, OR THE ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, COMPLETENESS, OR ADEQUACY OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We apologize that Mr. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, Mr. [redacted] has been issued a refund in the amount of $24.85, as per the request in the original complaint. This refund has been credited back to the card that was used to enroll in our services, and no further charges will be incurred.
Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed.  If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate

Dear Ms. [redacted],...


This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms. [redacted]; reference  #[redacted]. We request that Ms. [redacted] please read this response in its entirety, as we have included important refund information at the bottom.
Our records show that Ms. [redacted] signed up for an Instant Checkmate membership by entering her personal information and credit card information. In order to complete the enrollment process, Ms. [redacted] had to check a box to agree to Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions. 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. Specifically, the Terms of Use describe:
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
1) Billing and Services
a) Standard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate offers three basic membership plans. All membership plans are billed up front for the entire term selected.
For a standard 6-month membership, You will be billed $59.16 immediately upon purchase and $59.16 every 6 months thereafter, unless you cancel.


For a standard 3-month membership, You will be billed $44.58 immediately upon purchase and $44.58 every 3 months thereafter, unless you cancel.


For a standard 1-month membership, You will be billed $22.86 immediately upon purchase and $22.86 every month thereafter, unless you cancel.

If your payment for a full term is declined due to insufficient funds, Instant Checkmate reserves the right to bill in monthly installments at the rate You selected.
b) $1.00 Trial Membership
If You selected a trial membership, You will be billed $1.00 immediately upon enrollment of the trial. Your 5-day, $1.00 trial will expire in 5 days. Upon the expiration of the 5-day trial period, You will be automatically enrolled in a monthly membership and billed $29.63 immediately and $29.63 every month thereafter, unless you cancel. You may cancel at any time including during the trial period. See Section 1(d) below.
c) Nonstandard Membership Plans
Instant Checkmate sometimes offers promotional membership offers. If You enroll in a nonstandard membership, Instant Checkmate expressly reserves the right to bill You, at the rate and frequency disclosed at the time of You enroll.
d) Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your membership, including any trial or nonstandard membership at any time by calling our customer support line at ###-###-#### between 5am - 10pm Pacific Standard Time (7 days a week) to speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives. Any cancellation request will cancel Your upcoming bill.
e) Refund Policy
Our number one goal at Instant Checkmate is customer satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied with our services, feel free to call one of our excellent customer support staff at ###-###-#### between the hours of 5am and 10pm PST (7 days a week), or between 6am and 2pm PST on holidays, and we will work to resolve your issue. Refunds are handled on a case by case basis with the ultimate goal of complete customer satisfaction.
We apologize that Ms. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, Ms. [redacted] has been issued a refund in the amount of $516.70, as per the request in the original complaint. This refund has been credited back to the card that was used to enroll in our services, and no further charges will be incurred.
Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed.  If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate

This company reported anyone with a similar name in my US region, and attached my name, dob, address, etc. to the report even though the information was not mine. Not my profession, not the towns I've lived in, not my licensing history, not anything. The only thing that was mine was my name and DOB. I'm very angry that anyone can pull up a report that reports me as highly questionable. I opted out immediately and suggest every else do the same.

Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and have determined that this proposed action would not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
I am not satisfied because, despite the refund which I understand I received, I do not accept the bait and switch routine used by this company. Once consumers do not protest about this type of dishonest advertising, it becomes the norm. I am anxious that the company changes it's advertising policy, to one of a higher standard, and until they do, I will not consider my complaint resolved.
Regards,
[redacted]

Dear Ms. [redacted],
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms. [redacted]; reference #[redacted].  
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.” We do not have access to any individual's private information, and the details in our reports are readily available to the public.   
Here at Instant Checkmate, we hold the utmost respect for each individual's privacy and apologize for any inconveniences Ms. [redacted] may have experienced due to our services. As per Ms. [redacted]’s request, all of her information has been removed from Instant Checkmate’s database and we have sent a confirmation email to [redacted].
Please allow up to 72 hours for these changes to reflect on our website. Instant Checkmate takes every reasonable precaution to ensure that all data associated with each request is suppressed; we appreciate your patience regarding this matter.
Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed.  If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate

Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted]7, and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me.  I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.
Regards,
[redacted]

This site sucks. You sign up for a background check and they bury in their terms and conditions that the $25 fee is a RECURRING MONTHLY FEE FOR NO DAMN REASON. It's borderline fraud. I didn't realize the fees were continuing to come out of my account for 5 months. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. THEY ARE A COMPLETE SCAM. When you call to cancel they act like it's completely reasonable to charge someone a recurring fee YET NO ADDITIONAL SERVICES WERE EVER RENDERED.

pre-wrap;">Dear Ms. *** ***
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Mr. *** ***; reference  #***. We request that Mr. *** please read this response in its entirety, as we have included important refund information at the bottom.
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."
We do apologize for any confusion Mr. *** may have experienced regarding our services. Some customers are under the impression that when you purchase a membership with our company you are paying for records; unfortunately, this is not the case. The service that is provided is actually the compiling of all the public records data and the sorting of the data into an easy to read format. When a customer pays for a public records search, we do guarantee that we will search every database available to us, however, we cannot guarantee which records will or will not show up in the final report since we are not in control of the records themselves. We simply display records as they are provided to us.
In addition, premium databases are also more expensive for us to access, so in an effort to keep our monthly membership costs down, we must charge a small, one-time access fee to compile premium reports for our customers.
A premium upgrade is not required to view basic information. However, if the customer chooses to upgrade, their premium report may include:
Civil Judgments      
Old Phone Numbers   
Foreclosures
Corporate Affiliations  
Email Addresses  
Issued SSN
Water Crafts Owned
UCC Filings
Phone Numbers
Properties Owned
Voter Registration
Florida Accidents         
Professional Licenses
Hunting/Fishing Permits
Weapons Permits         
Aircraft Owned
Sexual Offenses
Neighbors
Business Associates  
And Much More
In order to complete the Premium Upgrade process, all users must agree to the $19.99 charge by clicking the button on the bottom of the page which says, “Continue, yes I want the premium report.”
The text directly to the right of this “Continue” button clearly and conspicuously reads:
A one-time charge of $19.99 will be applied to the credit card on file. You will have access to the available premium data on the PERSON searched as soon as you click the “Continue” button. You will be able to view this data as long as you are an active member.
We get our information from local county courthouses and census bureaus. This information is then uploaded to the database that we pull from. There is a possibility that some information may not show on a given individual because some state and local laws restrict us from accessing certain records which may not be considered “public” in that jurisdiction. 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." The following disclaimer is also posted on every page of our website:
DISCLAIMER: It is PROHIBITED by law to use our service or the information it provides to make decisions about consumer credit, employment, insurance, tenant screening, or for any other purpose subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681 et seq.  Instant Checkmate does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency. The information available on our website may not be 100% accurate, complete, or up to date, so do not use this information as a substitute for your own due diligence, especially if you have concerns about a person’s criminal history. Instant Checkmate does not make any representation or warranty about the accuracy of the information available through our website or about the character or integrity of the person about whom you inquire.  For more information, please review Instant Checkmate Terms of Use.
Disclaimer of Warranties.
a) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION FOUND ON THE SITE OR THROUGH THE SERVICES. USE OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENTS OF EACH ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.
b) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL MEET ANY REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS YOU MAY HAVE, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL OPERATE ERROR FREE, OR IN AN UNINTERRUPTED FASHION, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS IN THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH ANY PARTICULAR PLATFORM. Instant Checkmate IS NOT OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE ANY UPDATES TO THE SITE OR SERVICES.
c) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE MATERIALS ON THIS SITE OR SERVICES IN TERMS OF THEIR TIMELINESS, CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. WHILE Instant Checkmate MAKES REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND TIMELY INFORMATION ON THE SITE, YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS ALWAYS UP TO DATE OR THAT THE SITE CONTAINS ALL THE RELEVANT INFORMATION AVAILABLE ABOUT Instant Checkmate. Instant Checkmate UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO VERIFY OR MAINTAIN THE CURRENCY OF SUCH INFORMATION.
d) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE SITE, THE SERVICES OR ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS APPROPRIATE OR AVAILABLE FOR USE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.
e) Instant Checkmate EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, OR THE ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, COMPLETENESS, OR ADEQUACY OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We apologize that Mr. *** was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, Mr. *** has been issued a refund in the amount of $59.16. This refund has been credited back to the card that was used to enroll in our services, and no further charges will be incurred.
Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed.  If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate

#333333;">Dear Ms. [redacted],
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Mr. [redacted]; reference  #[redacted].
Our records show that on Mr. [redacted] chose the option to purchase a Premium Upgrade.
Premium Reports may include:
Civil Judgments      


Old Phone Numbers   


Foreclosures


Corporate Affiliations  


Email Addresses  


Issued SSN


Water Crafts Owned


UCC Filings


Phone Numbers


Properties Owned


Voter Registration


Florida Accidents         


Professional Licenses


Hunting/Fishing Permits


Weapons Permits         


Aircraft Owned


Sexual Offenses


Neighbors


Business Associates  


And Much More!

In order to complete the Premium Upgrade process, Mr. [redacted] had to agree to the $19.99 charge by clicking the button on the bottom of the page which says, “Continue, yes I want the premium report.”
The text directly to the right of this “Continue” button clearly and conspicuously reads:
A one-time charge of $19.99 will be applied to the credit card on file. You will have access to the available premium data on the PERSON searched as soon as you click the “Continue” button. You will be able to view this data as long as you are an active member.
In addition, in order to complete the enrollment process, Mr. [redacted] had to check a box to agree to Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions. 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.
Specifically, the Terms of Use describe:
Disclaimer of Warranties.
a) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION FOUND ON THE SITE OR THROUGH THE SERVICES. USE OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENTS OF EACH ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.
b) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL MEET ANY REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS YOU MAY HAVE, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL OPERATE ERROR FREE, OR IN AN UNINTERRUPTED FASHION, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS IN THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH ANY PARTICULAR PLATFORM. Instant Checkmate IS NOT OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE ANY UPDATES TO THE SITE OR SERVICES.
c) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE MATERIALS ON THIS SITE OR SERVICES IN TERMS OF THEIR TIMELINESS, CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. WHILE Instant Checkmate MAKES REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND TIMELY INFORMATION ON THE SITE, YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS ALWAYS UP TO DATE OR THAT THE SITE CONTAINS ALL THE RELEVANT INFORMATION AVAILABLE ABOUT Instant Checkmate. Instant Checkmate UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO VERIFY OR MAINTAIN THE CURRENCY OF SUCH INFORMATION.
d) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE SITE, THE SERVICES OR ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS APPROPRIATE OR AVAILABLE FOR USE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.
e) Instant Checkmate EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, OR THE ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, COMPLETENESS, OR ADEQUACY OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Despite the previously mentioned stipulations, we understand that Mr. [redacted] was not satisfied. We have received authorization to grant a full refund of $100.95. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for the refund to post back to the customer’s account. Effective immediately, Mr. [redacted]’ account has been cancelled and the customer will incur no further charges.
Instant Checkmate apologizes for any confusion Mr. [redacted] encountered regarding our policies. Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at 1-866-490-5980.


Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate

May 3, 2014
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Revdex.com
4747 Viewridge Ave. Suite 200
San Diego CA 92123
 
Re:  Revdex.com Complaint Case # [redacted]
Dear [redacted]
 
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from [redacted] dated May
2, 2014; reference number # [redacted]
 
 
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." 
8) Disclaimer of Warranties.
a) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF
INFORMATION FOUND ON THE SITE OR THROUGH THE SERVICES. USE OF THE SITE, THE
SERVICES AND ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR
SOLE RISK. THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENTS OF EACH ARE PROVIDED ON AN
"AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS.
b) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES
WILL MEET ANY REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS YOU MAY HAVE, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES
WILL OPERATE ERROR FREE, OR IN AN UNINTERRUPTED FASHION, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS OR
ERRORS IN THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES
ARE COMPATIBLE WITH ANY PARTICULAR PLATFORM. Instant Checkmate IS NOT OBLIGATED
TO PROVIDE ANY UPDATES TO THE SITE OR SERVICES.
c) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY
REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE MATERIALS ON THIS SITE OR SERVICES IN TERMS OF
THEIR TIMELINESS, CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. WHILE
Instant Checkmate MAKES REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND TIMELY
INFORMATION ON THE SITE, YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS
ALWAYS UP TO DATE OR THAT THE SITE CONTAINS ALL THE RELEVANT INFORMATION
AVAILABLE ABOUT Instant Checkmate. Instant Checkmate UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION
TO VERIFY OR MAINTAIN THE CURRENCY OF SUCH INFORMATION.
d) Instant Checkmate DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT THE SITE, THE
SERVICES OR ANY DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES IS
APPROPRIATE OR AVAILABLE FOR USE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.
e) Instant Checkmate EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY
KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY
DATA ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, OR THE ACCURACY,
TIMELINESS, COMPLETENESS, OR ADEQUACY OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES AND ANY DATA
ACCESSED WHILE USING THE SITE OR THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
 
We
are sorry to hear that [redacted] was not satisfied
with our services [redacted] account has been
cancelled, and she will not incur any future charges. She has been honored a
refund of $59.16, which is the total amount that [redacted] has paid to Instant Checkmate. Please allow 3-7 business days for this refund
to process.
 
 
Instant
Checkmate apologizes for any confusion [redacted] encountered regarding our policies. 
Since the concerns mentioned in her complaint have been addressed, we
therefore consider this matter closed. 
If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not
hesitate to contact Customer Support at 1-866-490-5980.
 
 
Sincerely,
 
Customer
Support
Instant
Checkmate

Dear [redacted],This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms. [redacted]; reference #[redacted].We are sorry to hear that Ms. [redacted] had a difficult time with the cancellation of her account. We have verified that Ms. [redacted]’s account has been canceled and will not...

incur any future charges. She has been honored a refund of $730.64, which is the total amount that Ms. [redacted] had paid to Instant Checkmate. Please allow 3-7 business days for this refund to process.Since the concerns mentioned in the initial complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed.  If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at 1-800-222-8985.Sincerely,Customer SupportInstant Checkmate

Dear [redacted], This email is in response to the consumer complaint from [redacted]; reference #[redacted]. We request that [redacted] please read this response in full, as we have provided important refund information at the bottom. Our records show that [redacted]...

[redacted] signed up for an Instant Checkmate membership by entering her personal information and credit card information. In order to complete the enrollment process, all users are required to check a box to agree to Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions. 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. Specifically, the Terms of Use describe: The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:2) Billing and Servicesa) Standard Membership PlansInstant Checkmate offers three standard Membership Plans. All Membership Plans are billed up front for the entire term selected.Standard Membership Plan with a 6-Month Term: For a standard 6-month Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $59.16 immediately upon purchase and $59.16 every 6 months thereafter, unless and until you cancel.Standard Membership Plan with a 3-Month Term: For a standard 3-month Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $44.58 immediately upon purchase and $44.58 every 3 months thereafter, unless and until you cancel.Standard Membership Plan with a 1-Month Term: For a standard 1-month Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $22.86 immediately upon purchase and $22.86 every month thereafter, unless and until you cancel.If your payment for a full term is declined due to insufficient funds, Instant Checkmate reserves the right to bill in monthly installments based on the monthly rates associated with the Membership Plan you selected.b) $1.00 Trial MembershipIf you select a trial Membership Plan (“Trial Membership Plan”), you will be able to try a Membership Plan and its accompanying services for five (5) days from the date of purchase for only $1.00. If you select a Trial Membership Plan, the debit or credit card or other payment account you provide will be billed $1.00 immediately upon enrollment, and you will have five (5) days from the time of enrollment to try out Instant Checkmate’s Services under the Membership Plan. If you do not cancel your Trial Membership Plan before the expiration of the 5-day trial period, on the 6th day after you enroll, you will automatically be enrolled in a monthly Membership Plan and the card you provided at the time of enrollment in the Trial Membership Plan will be charged $29.63 immediately and $29.63 approximately every thirty (30) days thereafter, unless and until you cancel.c) Nonstandard Membership PlansInstant Checkmate sometimes offers promotional membership offers or the opportunity to purchase a single report or several reports for an identified price with no further obligation. If you enroll in a nonstandard Membership Plan, Instant Checkmate expressly reserves the right to bill you at the identified price and based on the terms disclosed at the time of you enroll.d) Negative OptionBY SIGNING UP FOR A MEMBERSHIP PLAN, YOU AUTHORIZE INSTANT CHECKMATE (AND ITS PARTNERS, AFFILIATES AND/OR AGENTS) TO CHARGE YOUR DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD OR OTHER PAYMENT ACCOUNT THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MEMBERSHIP PLAN’S TERM, AND YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT INSTANT CHECKMATE WILL NOT OBTAIN ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION FROM YOU FOR EACH RECURRING FEE CHARGED TO YOUR DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD OR OTHER PAYMENT ACCOUNT. IN ADDITION, YOU AGREE THAT INSTANT CHECKMATE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY OVERDRAFT CHARGES OR FEES WHICH YOU MIGHT INCUR AS A RESULT OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLAN. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IF YOU PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP PLAN, THIS CONSUMER TRANSACTION INVOLVES A NEGATIVE OPTION, AND YOU MAY BE LIABLE FOR PAYMENT OF FUTURE GOODS AND SERVICES UNDER THESE TERMS IF YOU FAIL TO NOTIFY INSTANT CHECKMATE NOT TO SUPPLY THE GOODS OR SERVICES DESCRIBEDe) Current Pricing and Price ModificationFor the most up-to-date pricing and Membership Plan descriptions, please go to http://www.instantcheckmate.com. We reserve the right to modify the prices charged for the Membership Plans, or to add or remove any Membership Plans, from the Site at any time without prior notice to you. Price quotes provided to you prior to any price modification shall be honored.f) Cancellation PolicyYou may cancel any Membership Plan at any time by going to http://www.instantcheckmate.com/cancel or by calling our customer support line at 1-800-222-8985 to speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives. We're open 24/7 (Holiday hours may vary). Any cancellation request will ensure you are not billed further.g) Refund PolicyOur number one goal at Instant Checkmate is customer satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied with our Membership Plan and/or Services, feel free to call one of our customer support staff at 1-800-222-8985, and we will work to resolve your issue. We're open 24 hours a day, seven days a week (Holiday hours may vary). Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis with the ultimate goal of complete customer satisfaction.h) TaxesAll orders are subject to applicable taxes in the states where the member resides.i) Discounts and PromotionsAny applicable discounts or promotional prices will be noted at the time of purchase on the checkout page for your order.j) Billing ErrorsIf you believe that you have been erroneously billed, please notify our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-800-222-8985 immediately to notify us of such error.k) Reversals and ChargebacksInstant Checkmate considers charge backs and reversals as potential cases of fraudulent use of our Membership Plans and/or theft of Membership Plans and will be treated as such. Instant Checkmate reserves the right of filing a complaint with the appropriate local and federal authorities to investigate. Be advised that all activity and IP address information is being monitored and that this information may be used in a civil and/or criminal case(s) against a customer if there is fraudulent use and or theft of Membership Plans.We apologize that [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, has been issued a refund in the amount of $365.76, as per the request in the original complaint. This refund has been credited back to the card that was used to enroll in our services, and no further charges will be incurred. Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed.  If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at 1-800-222-8985.Sincerely,Customer SupportInstant Checkmate

Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me.  I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.
In looking at the response it is apparent this is a form response which indicates many people are being "confused" by the advertisements of this company. It is a scam pure and simple, taking more and more $$ to get the results promised for the initial fee.  I'm guessing that many people simply forget it or accept the refund if one is offered.
It would be interesting for a law enforcement agency to check into this company to see how many people complain, use their "services" on a one time only basis, only to realize they have been scammed. Apparently, a scam works when little money is involved and it certainly is not feasible to spend any time on making a solid case. My resolution was as I wanted, my $$ returned, which they have promised to do. We'll see.
Thanks for your good work in checking into this.
 
Cordially,
[redacted]

Dear Ms. [redacted], This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms. [redacted]; reference  #[redacted].We apologize that Ms. [redacted] is still not satisfied with the resolution of her complaint. Instant Checkmate makes every reasonable effort to resolve our consumers’ complaints as customer satisfaction is very important to us. We work with Revdex.com as they provide an additional platform to allow us the ability to listen to our customers’ concerns and address them accordingly. We would also like to reiterate to Ms. [redacted] that users of our service must agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before signing up for our services, which covers our Disclaimer of Warranties, Information Collection Practices, etc. We provide the service as advertised, which is the compiling of all the public records data and the sorting of the data into an easy to read format. When a customer pays for a public records search, we do guarantee that we will search every database available to us, however, we cannot guarantee which records will or will not show up in the final report since we are not in [redacted] of the records themselves. We simply display records as they are provided to us. Our Terms of Use, along with multiple pages of our site, display this disclaimer:DISCLAIMER: You may not use our service or the information it provides to make decisions about consumer credit, employment, insurance, tenant screening, or any other purpose that would require FCRA compliance. Instant Checkmate does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency. (These terms have special meanings under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681 et seq., ("FCRA"), which are incorporated herein by reference.) The information available on our website may not be 100% accurate, complete, or up to date, so do not use it as a substitute for your own due diligence, especially if you have concerns about a person's criminal history. Instant Checkmate does not make any representation or warranty about the accuracy of the information available through our website or about the character or integrity of the person about whom you inquire. For more information, please review Instant Checkmate Terms of Use.Again, we sincerely apologize for any frustration Ms. [redacted] encountered with Instant Checkmate. Since the concerns mentioned in the initial complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed.  If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####. Sincerely,Customer SupportInstant Checkmate

Dear Ms. [redacted],
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from [redacted]; reference #[redacted].
Mr. [redacted] has been opted out, and his information is no longer available on InstantCheckmate.com. We have included a link below, with the "Person Not Found"...

notification that now shows if/when Mr. [redacted]'s name is searched.
[redacted]/
We sincerely apologize for any frustrations Mr. [redacted] experienced. Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed.  If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate

March 7, 2014
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Revdex.com
4747ViewridgeAve.Suite200 
San Diego CA 92123 
 
 
Re:  Revdex.com
Complaint Case # [redacted]
 
Dear Ms. [redacted],
 
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Mr. [redacted] dated March 5, 2014, reference
number [redacted].
 
Our
records show on April 29, 2013, Mr. [redacted] enrolled in the
Instant Checkmate Trial membership program by entering his personal information
and credit card information.  In order to
complete the enrollment process, Mr. [redacted] had to check a box to agree to Instant
Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions. 
Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions clearly state the following
information:
 
The use of this website
is subject to the following terms of use:
 Standard
Membership Plans
Instant
Checkmate offers three basic membership plans. All membership plans are billed
up front for the entire term selected.
b) $1.00 Trial Membership
If you selected a trial membership, you will be billed $1.00
immediately upon enrollment of the trial. Your 5-day, $1.00 trial will expire
in 5 days. Upon the expiration of the 5-day trial period, you will be
automatically enrolled in a monthly membership and billed $29.63 immediately
and $29.63 every month thereafter, unless you cancel. You may cancel at any
time including during the trial period.
You may
cancel your membership, including any trial or nonstandard membership at any
time by calling our customer support line at 1-866-490-5980 between 5am - 10pm
Pacific Standard Time (7 days a week) to speak with one of our Customer Service
Representatives. Any cancellation request will cancel your upcoming bill.  Our number one goal at Instant Checkmate is
customer satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied with our services, feel
free to call one of our excellent customer support staff between the hours of
5am and 10pm PST (7 days a week), or between 6am and 2pm PST on holidays, and
we will work to resolve your issue. Refunds are handled on a case by case basis
with the ultimate goal of complete customer satisfaction.
We
are sorry to hear that Mr. [redacted] was not satisfied
with our services.  Mr. [redacted] has
been provided with a full refund of $266.67, which is the total amount Instant
Checkmate is able to refund. Please allow 3-7 business days for this amount to
be reflected in Mr. [redacted] account balance.  Mr. [redacted] Instant Checkmate account has been
cancelled and he will not incur any further charges.
 
Instant
Checkmate apologizes for any confusion Mr. [redacted] encountered regarding our policies and
billing plan.  Since Mr. [redacted] has
been provided a full refund and the concerns mentioned in Mr. [redacted]’s complaint have been addressed, we therefore
consider this matter closed.  If you have
any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact
Customer Support at 1-866-490-5980.
 
 
Sincerely,
 
Customer
Support
Instant
Checkmate

Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me.  I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.
Regards,
[redacted]

June
13, 2014
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Revdex.com
4747
Viewridge Ave. Suite 200
San
Diego CA 92123
 
Re:  Revdex.com Complaint Case # [redacted]
 
Dear
Ms. [redacted],
This
email is in response to the consumer complaint from [redacted] D. [redacted] on June 13, 2014.
Our
records show that on June 12, 2014, Ms. [redacted] enrolled in the
Instant Checkmate monthly membership program by entering her personal
information and credit card information. 
In order to complete the enrollment process, Ms.
[redacted] had to check a box to
agree to Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions.  Instant Checkmate’s Terms and Conditions
clearly state the following information: 
The
use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
 Standard
Membership Plans
Instant
Checkmate offers three basic membership plans. All membership plans are billed
up front for the entire term selected.
For a
standard 1-month membership, you will be billed $22.86 immediately upon purchase
and $22.86 every month thereafter, unless you cancel.  If your payment for a full term is declined
due to insufficient funds, Instant Checkmate reserves the right to bill in monthly installments at
the rate you selected.
You may
cancel your membership, including any trial or nonstandard membership at any
time by calling our customer support line at 1-866-490-5980 between 5am - 10pm
Pacific Standard Time (7 days a week) to speak with one of our Customer Service
Representatives. Any cancellation request will cancel your upcoming bill.  Our number one goal at Instant Checkmate is
customer satisfaction. If you are ever not satisfied with our services, feel
free to call one of our excellent customer support staff between the hours of
5am and 10pm PST (7 days a week), or between 6am and 2pm PST on holidays, and
we will work to resolve your issue. Refunds are handled on a case by case basis
with the ultimate goal of complete customer satisfaction.
We
are sorry to hear that Ms. [redacted] was not satisfied
with our services. Ms. [redacted] has been honored a
refund in the amount of $24.85,
which is the full amount that she paid for the services. Ms. [redacted]’s Instant Checkmate account has been cancelled,
and she will not incur any further charges.
Instant
Checkmate apologizes for any confusion Ms. [redacted] encountered regarding
our policies and billing plan.  She has been provided a full refund and the concerns
mentioned in her complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this
matter closed.  If you have any questions
regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at
1-866-490-5980.
 
Sincerely, 
Customer
Support
Instant
Checkmate

Dear [redacted], This email is in response to the consumer complaint from [redacted]; reference #[redacted].We’re sorry to hear [redacted] was unhappy with our services, and we apologize for any difficulties she experienced when canceling her membership. Our US-based member care team...

can be reached at 1-800-222-8985, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Per [redacted] request, her account has been cancelled and fully refunded. Since the concerns mentioned in the initial complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed. If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at 1-800-222-8985. Sincerely,Customer SupportInstant Checkmate

pre-wrap;">Dear [redacted],
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from [redacted]; reference  #[redacted]
This is to acknowledge [redacted] cancellation request. Her account has been canceled, fully refunded, and no further charges will be incurred.
Since the concerns mentioned in the original complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed.  If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at 1-800-222-[redacted].
Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate