Instant Checkmate Inc

The name under which I subscribed to the services of Instant Checkmate is [redacted]. I paid with my [redacted] account, under [redacted]. The email address used was [redacted]
 
This is re: case #  ID [redacted]

March 13, 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 Ms. [redacted]  dated March 9, 2014, reference number [redacted].
 
Our
records show on January 15, 2014, Ms. [redacted] enrolled
in the Instant Checkmate Trial 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.
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 Ms. [redacted] was not
satisfied with our services.  Ms. [redacted] has been provided with a full refund of $29.63
Please allow 3-7 business days for this amount to be reflected in Ms. [redacted] account balance.  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.  Since Ms. [redacted] has
been provided a full refund and the concerns mentioned in Ms. [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

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 apologize for any confusion Ms. [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 get our information from local county courthouses and census bureaus. This information is then uploaded to the database that we pull from, and we simply display records as they are provided to us. 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. For this reason, the following disclaimer is 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.
We are sorry to hear that Ms. [redacted] was unable to obtain records for certain people, and we would like to issue her a full refund. However, we are having trouble locating her account given the information provided. We request that Ms. [redacted] please provide the first name, last name, and email address she used to sign up for her account on Instant Checkmate. Once we receive this information, we will be able to move forward in processing her full refund.  
If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support at ###-###-####.

Sincerely,
Customer Support
Instant Checkmate

Dear Gaby/Revdex.com,  Wanted to let you know Instant Ckmte has paid the balance in full. I had to go to my [redacted] and make a conference call to the floor manager to get it done. He confirmed that 6 refunds were missing and confirmed that refunds can only be made to closed accounts for six months, so they finally understood. Too bad they didn't trust me more.
  At any rate the case is settled without prejudice and I would like to thank you and the San Diego Revdex.com for your help without which it would not have been resolved.   Thank you........[redacted]

July 22,
2014
Revdex.com
4747 Viewridge Ave. Suite 200
San Diego CA 92123
Re:  Revdex.com Complaint Case # [redacted]
Dear Ms. [redacted],
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This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms. [redacted], submitted on July
18, 2014.  We apologize that Ms. [redacted] was not
satisfied with our services and that she was not provided
with the information she was searching for.  InstantCheckmate.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 "public record."  As
our disclaimer states, which can be found at the bottom of every page in our
website: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 character or the integrity of the person, business, or
entity about which you inquire, or the information available through our
website.Despite the
previously stated stipulations, we regret that Ms. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services.  At this time, as a measure of goodwill, Instant Checkmate
has issued Ms. [redacted] a full refund in the amount of $24.85.  Please allow 3 to 5 business days for
this refund to be credited back to the card that Ms. [redacted] used during the time of her initial sign up
with Instant Checkmate.
Since Ms. [redacted] has
been provided a refund and the concerns mentioned in her complaint have been
addressed, we therefore consider this matter closed.  If you have any further questions or
concerns, please contact our Customer Support Team at ###-###-#### or via
e-mail at: [email protected]. We are available 7 days a week, 24
hours a day to assist you.  Instant Checkmate is
committed to providing excellent service to our customers, and we thank you for
bringing this matter to our attention.
Sincerely,
[redacted]
Customer Support

Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID [redacted], and find that this resolution would be acceptable to me, only because I received a refund, and not because of the rest of their response.  I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.
Regards,
[redacted]

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 have received two credits from this company that total $24.97, not the $49.94 they said they were going to refund in their message to you. Of course, the entire amount of time has not passed that they claimed it might take for the full refund.
Regards,
[redacted]

February 21, 2014
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Revdex.com
4747ViewridgeAve.Suite200 
San Diego CA 92123 
 
 
Re:  Revdex.com
Complaint Case # [redacted]
 
Dear [redacted],
 
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms. [redacted]
[redacted] dated February 20, 2014, reference number [redacted].
 
Our
records show on February 19, 2014, Ms. [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 ###-###-#### 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 provided with a full refund of $1.00.Please
allow 3-7 business days for this amount to be reflected in Ms. [redacted] account balance.  Ms. [redacted]’s
Instant Checkmate account has been cancelled and she will not incur any further
charges. Ms. [redacted] account was only charged the $1.00
fee for the trial.
 
Instant
Checkmate apologizes for any confusion Ms. [redacted]
encountered regarding our policies and billing plan.  Since Ms. [redacted]
has been provided a full refund and the concerns mentioned in Ms. [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 ###-###-####.
 
 
Sincerely,
 
Customer
Support
Instant
Checkmate

pre-wrap;">Dear Ms. [redacted]
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Mr. [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 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.
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 per his request, his account has been canceled and refunded. This refund, pending chargeback dispute, will be 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

I wish I had read the reviews first. Waste of money. 10 minutes of Googling told me more than the Standard Report and even the Premium Report told me nothing I had not easily found on my own.

They sell your email address to spammers who then overwhelm your inbox.

July 8, 2014
RevDex.com4747 Viewridge Ave. Suite 200
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San Diego CA 92123
Re: Revdex.com Complaint Case # [redacted]
Dear Ms. [redacted]
This email
is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms.
[redacted], submitted on July 7, 2014.  
We apologize that Ms.
[redacted] was not
satisfied with our services and that she was not provided
with the information she was searching for.  InstantCheckmate.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 "public record."  As
our disclaimer states, which can be found at the bottom of every page in our
website: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 character or the integrity of the person, business, or
entity about which you inquire, or the information available through our
website.Despite
the previously mentioned stipulations, we regret that Ms. [redacted] was not satisfied with our
services.  As a measure of goodwill, Instant
Checkmate has issued Ms. [redacted] a full refund in the amount of $64.83. 
Please allow 3 to 5 business
days for this refund to be credited back to the card that Ms. [redacted] used
during the time of her initial sign up with Instant Checkmate.
Since Ms. [redacted] has been provided a refund and the concerns
mentioned in her complaint have been addressed, we therefore consider this
matter closed.  If you have any further
questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Support Team at
1-866-490-5980 or via e-mail at: [email protected]. We are available
7 days a week, 24 hours a day to assist you. 
Instant Checkmate is
committed to providing excellent service to our customers and we thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.Kind regards,
[redacted]Customer Support

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

up for an Instant Checkmate membership by entering his 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:
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 24 hours a day, 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 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 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 Mr. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, he has been issued a full refund in the amount of $340.04, 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 Revdex.com Consumer Complaint filed by Ms. [redacted]; reference #[redacted]. 
 
background-color: #ffffff;">At Instant Checkmate, protecting members sensitive information is a top priority. Whenever we receive payment information and other sensitive data, we take appropriate measures to ensure that the data is adequately protected. Areas of our site that involve sensitive information, protect that data with the Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol; additionally we make use of Secure Socket Layer which is an encryption protocol. Furthermore, our website implements TLS 1.2, which uses AES 128 bit encryption. All of our systems make use of new and secure technology, and keep the safety of our members information in mind. Our impeccable track record of protecting our members information speaks for itself. All of our facilities and systems maintain industry standards and employ stringent security measures aimed at protecting our organization and our members. We will continue to implement the most effective and innovative security standards as we move forward.
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 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   ForeclosuresCorporate Affiliations  Email Addresses  SSN Issuance Date/LocationWater Crafts OwnedUCC FilingsPhone NumbersProperties OwnedVoter RegistrationFlorida Accidents         Professional LicensesHunting/Fishing PermitsWeapons Permits         Aircraft OwnedSexual OffensesNeighborsBusiness Associates  And Much MoreIn 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. 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) YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT INSTANT CHECKMATE OBTAINS ITS DATA PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH ITS SERVICES FROM THIRD-PARTY SOURCES, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE COMPLETELY THOROUGH AND ACCURATE, AND THAT YOU SHALL NOT RELY ON INSTANT CHECKMATE FOR THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION SUPPLIED IN CONNECTION WITH ITS SERVICES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE CRIMINAL RECORD DATA THAT MAY BE PROVIDED BY INSTANT CHECKMATE IN CONNECTION WITH ITS SERVICES MAY INCLUDE RECORDS THAT HAVE BEEN EXPUNGED, SEALED, OR OTHERWISE HAVE BECOME INACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC SINCE THE DATE ON WHICH THE DATA WAS LAST UPDATED OR COLLECTED. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU MAY BE RESTRICTED FROM ACCESSING CERTAIN INFORMATION AND MATERIALS WHICH MAY BE OTHERWISE AVAILABLE. INSTANT CHECKMATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADD MATERIALS AND FEATURES TO, AND TO DISCONTINUE OFFERING ANY OF THE MATERIALS AND FEATURES THAT ARE CURRENTLY A PART OF ITS SERVICES PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH A MEMBERSHIP PLAN.f) 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 $17.87. 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 SupportInstant Checkmate

Total ripoff. Don't use this site.

I purchased info from them and none of it was accurate and they refused to issue a refund. The customer service representative was very rude.

pre-wrap;">Dear Ms. [redacted]
This email is in response to the consumer complaint from Ms. [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] 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 Services
a) Standard Membership Plans
Instant 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 Membership
If 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 Plans
Instant 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 Option
BY 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 DESCRIBED
e) Current Pricing and Price Modification
For the most up-to-date pricing and Membership Plan descriptions, please go to [redacted]. 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 Policy
You may cancel any Membership Plan at any time by going to [redacted] or by calling our customer support line at ###-###-#### 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 Policy
Our 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 ###-###-####, 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) Taxes
All orders are subject to applicable taxes in the states where the member resides.
i) Discounts and Promotions
Any applicable discounts or promotional prices will be noted at the time of purchase on the checkout page for your order.
j) Billing Errors
If you believe that you have been erroneously billed, please notify our Customer Service Department toll-free at ###-###-#### immediately to notify us of such error.
k) Reversals and Chargebacks
Instant 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, [redacted] has been issued a refund in the amount of $39.89, 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

pre-wrap;">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.
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 Ms. [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
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 Ms. [redacted] was not satisfied with our services. As a gesture of goodwill, she has been issued a full refund in the amount of $22.86, 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

I'm very disappointed in this company that has charged me for a search that didn't release the information I was promised. I then accidentally went on to pay the 19.99 (sensitive cellphone/keypad error) for nothing! The information was not helpful, nor was it anything close to the detailed information that they said would be disclosed. I immediately wanted to cancel this paid membership with a company that I felt was dishonest and also quite rude when I contacted them to cancel the membership. Please don't waste your time or money with these people. I certainly don't want this to happen to anyone else because it's not a good feeling when one feels taken advantage of. I still can't even believe they've been able to get away with this very poor and dishonest website.