{"id":60682,"date":"2019-12-26T12:26:34","date_gmt":"2019-12-26T12:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.precisesecurity.com\/?page_id=60682"},"modified":"2020-02-15T16:48:38","modified_gmt":"2020-02-15T16:48:38","slug":"publicseek-review-2020-is-it-a-scam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.precisesecurity.com\/background-check\/publicseek-review","title":{"rendered":"PublicSeek Review 2020 \u2013 is It a Scam?"},"content":{"rendered":"
PublicSeek aims to help you locate family members, childhood friends, college acquaintances, and military personnel you have lost touch with and miss dearly. It is the tool that brings to reality the reunion you have always dreamt about.<\/p>\n
Have you ever wondered who is living next door? Do you have a good or a bad neighbor? What is their background and history? Are your children safe around them? These are questions we always have but are too afraid to walk up to someone and ask. And frankly, they can lead to awkward conversations. But the good news is that a simple public record search<\/a> can solve all your problems.<\/p>\n With that said, there\u2019s now the issue of legitimacy. Can you trust the information that PublicSeek offers? Many people seem to have different views on this. So to put the matter to rest, we tested the platform and compiled a comprehensive review. Below is what we think about the platform. Spoiler alert \u2013 it is legit, albeit some minor problems.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n PublicSeek is a background check company with headquarters in Hauppauge, New York. It has a powerful search engine algorithm that searches through public records for information related to the keywords typed in. You can say it\u2019s like Google. But unlike Google, it solely searches through public records and social media platforms and presents users with an easy to understand report of the person of interest.<\/p>\n As you\u2019ll see below, the platform allows individuals to search persons of interest based on different information, including email addresses, names, and phone numbers. However, since each of these pieces of information is linked to a specific type of data, the reports vary slightly. Some provide more detail than others.<\/p>\n Like any background check company, PublicSeek has its pros and cons. Below is what you should expect.<\/p>\n Blind dates are the best if you are into online dating. There is a thrill to it. But even with the adrenaline and the joy, you have to ensure you are safe. With online dates, you need to do your due diligence to learn who you\u2019ll be meeting with. You need to know if they have a criminal record or are sex offenders.<\/p>\n With just a name, you can get all relevant information about the person. PublicSeek goes through a vast database of public records and social media accounts. It will also provide you with their criminal records, current address, phone numbers, and aliases. It also provides you with a list of possible associates and close family.<\/p>\n Reverse address search can provide a lot of information as well about a property and its owner. The type of information you get in a report includes the value of the property, the current property owner, and the safety of the community.<\/p>\n Using the address search, you can make better decisions before, and even after purchasing the property. PublicSeek reverse address lookup offers accurate results because it is linked to a large database. Picture this; there are more than 150 million addresses in the U.S. all of these addresses follow a similar pattern, which includes the house number, the name of the street, the city, state, and the zip code.<\/p>\n The address also serves as a mailing address. And if the numbers are wrong, items cannot be delivered. PublicSeek helps you to learn the real mailing address and complete the delivery of a product for your business.<\/p>\n It is not common to get a call from a new number, which turns out to be good news or a person you knew in the past. If this has happened to you \u2013 you are one of the lucky few. Usually, you have to deal with spammers who call you to sell you products you are not interested in. They could be selling insurance or promising to make you an overnight millionaire if you complete a list of easy tasks.<\/p>\n PublicSeek powerful search algorithm can see links in mobile phone data as well. The algorithm gives you power. When you enter the number you need to search; It goes through a long list of phone numbers to tell you who is calling you non-stop. From the report it gives you, you will uncover useful information as well.<\/p>\n The information could include the email address linked to the phone number, the age of the use, their location, and their social profiles. If it\u2019s a company, the report will be shorter but more accurate. You can also add the number to a spam list to help other PublicSeek users who are disturbed by the same phone number.<\/p>\n The reverse phone lookup will work for both cellphones and landlines \u2013 even if the numbers are still active or unpublished.<\/p>\n Reverse phone lookup is essential mainly because there is a rise in the number of robocalls in the U.S. PublicSeek helps you know if you are dealing with a scam or not. Most scam companies come in the form of forgiving student loans, offering travel awards, and 0% interest loans. We recommend applying this rule when it comes to these calls \u2013 if the deal is too good, think twice (and proceed to search the number on PublicSeek).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Emails are the current identification in the online world. Many websites, businesses, and social media platforms require an email address for registration. Heck eve PublicSeek requires an email address when you are creating an account. Because of this, the power of email in the online world should not be underestimated.<\/p>\n But despite its importance, theirs is a big loophole in this \u2018identification\u2019; people rarely use their real names. This can be seen on all social media platforms and dating sites where people use usernames instead of real names.<\/p>\n PublicSeek can provide you information on the owner of the email address. The information is pieced together from a database of social media profiles and reputable websites.<\/p>\n PublicSeek has three plans. If you want to test the platform without spending a fortune, you can join the one-day trial. This trial costs $1. But once the trial period is done, you have to subscribe to either the monthly or the bi-monthly option. The monthly plan costs $26.87, while the bi-monthly option costs $26.96. From these figures, the bi-monthly option is cheaper. But this is because you are required to pay for it in advance.<\/p>\n According to online reviews, there is a lot of mystery surrounding PublicSeek services, their accuracy, and their trustworthiness. Some vouch for them, and others are dissatisfied with the results they get. Some claim the reports are inaccurate. And while this might be true, it can also be because the public records from which the company sourced the information is incorrect.<\/p>\n And for those who stand with the company, they are pleased with the price points and the speed with which they deliver the reports. In comparison to most companies, PublicSeek is a cheaper option. They also love the fact that it offers multiple methods of searching and that it has an app with improves the convenience all the more.<\/p>\n The customer support is friendly and offers easy to understand instructions. You can reach the team through email (support@publicseek.com<\/a>) or on the phone (1-888-366-6565). They are available between 8 am -and 8 pm EST.<\/p>\n So is PublicSeek a company you can trust to provide you with accurate and up to date information? Yes. They have put systems in place that ensure you get nothing but the best. However, even with these systems, it is impossible to guarantee 100% accuracy all the time because, ultimately, the accuracy of the background check company depends on the accuracy of the public records it gets the information from.<\/p>\n With that said, overall, it is an excellent company. The cons are minor and can be worked on. We recommend using the platform, but like with all other background check companies, you should take their report with a pinch of salt. They are to offer guidance and not to be taken as the ultimate truth.<\/p>\nTable of Content<\/h2><\/div>
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What is PublicSeek?<\/h2>\n
What are the pros and cons of using PublicSeek?<\/h2>\n
Pros:<\/h3>\n
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Cons:<\/h3>\n
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What can PublicSeek Offer?<\/h2>\n
Name Search<\/h3>\n
Address Search<\/h3>\n
Reverse Phone Lookup<\/h3>\n
Reverse Email Lookup<\/h3>\n
How much does PublicSeek cost?<\/h2>\n
What do customers say about PublicSeek?<\/h2>\n
How good is PublicSeek customer support?<\/h2>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n