BeenVerified is certainly one of the most well-known and recognized of the online background check and people search sites thanks to their unique commercials. The main website is very simple; the first thing you see is an online search toolbar so that you can get right to it. There are also four initial methods for conducting your search: People, Phone, Address, and Email. Further down, they give a lot more details regarding how everything works, for those who are interested.

Available Searches

Search Inquiries	Services	Accuracy Grade
Background Search		A-
People Search		A
Criminal Background Search		A-
Reverse Phone Number Search		A
Reverse E-mail Search		A
Reverse Property Search		A

• Background Search
  Finding someone has never been easier than when using BeenVerified. In fact, all you really need is a name and a state (or search nationwide) in order to get started. With their commitment to data quality, you will soon find your request scouring through numerous public records sites and databases. Then, simply view you report to discover address, along with additional pertinent information.
• People Search
  Just by typing in a first and last name, BeenVerified will get to work, helping you find your target in as little as a few seconds. Of course, this is likely to return a few options, so be sure to look through in order to choose the right person; occasionally some duplicated information is returned.
• Criminal Background Search
  If you want the most detailed type of report offered by BeenVerified then the criminal background search is your best option. This not only displays address, but also any criminal activity. This means any arrests, criminal cases, and proceedings your target has been involved with, along with any sentences and/or dispositions.

Case Study

In order to give this site a fair test and put everything through its paces, so to speak, we decided to conduct a search to find the CEO of BeenVerified, Josh Levy. The first thing we did was to run a simple people search from the main page. This returned a listing of 100 different records for a Josh Levy. Since we knew that the company was founded in New York, it was a simple matter to narrow these results down to New York. This refinement dropped the possibilities down to about five. From here, we were able to view a few more details of each record and quickly determined which one was our targeted Josh Levy.

From here, things get a little interesting. In order to go further in the process, you will be asked to create an account including a password. Then, in order to view the final report for your targeted person, you will need to sign up for a plan or package that offers anywhere from one to six months of unlimited access and reports. It will also provide a listing of all the various types of records that could be included in your report (speeding tickets, judgments, associates, etc.).

Key Features

The BeenVerified.com site offers users a lot of strong information that can help them in terms of finding exactly the person they are interested in. A benefit to anyone interested in using the BeenVerified site is that even the basic people search is very strong. It provides a ton of information and is also quite easy to use. The functionality is very nice and it is even easy to narrow the field down when you are looking through the possibilities. Of course this depends on whether you are searching for someone with a more or less common name, as well. However, you also have a number of other possibilities including the option of searching by email or normal snail mail address.

Fees

Another nice thing about this website is the fact that there pricing structure is quite simple and very straightforward. Whereas other sites focus on giving a free trial or even a single report for a reduced fee, BeenVerified just has three different membership plans to choose. Choose between a one, three, or six-month membership plan. The cost per month drops progressively with the additional months, but you will need to pay up front.

Methodology

BeenVerified makes use of a large number of public records and databases. This also includes county and state court records and they also report that they have access to their own proprietary data sets.

Reliability

The reliability of the records and data provided by the site will really be determined by exactly where the results came from. This means that with each there is a distinct possibility that each result may have a different level of reliability. Generally speaking, however, the data and search results offered by BeenVerified are highly reliable and accurate.

Safety & Security

As they say, a privacy friendly public record search is not an oxymoron. For starters, each person has the chance to remove their information from public view on the BeenVerified site (in other words, an opt-out option). The searches themselves are conducted safely and securely, using a data encrypted server to keep everything on the up and up.

Customer Support

Unlike many other companies in the people search field, BeenVerified offers a full line up of support options. For starters they have frequently asked questions pages. Plus, you may give them a call on a toll-free phone line, or send them an email. There are also options to get in touch or connect via social media like Facebook, Twitter, and even LinkedIn. Feel free to submit a support ticket, or even check out the company blog for further information.

Bottom Line

BeenVerified is one of the most well-known and respected companies in this field. They offer customers one of the easiest platforms to use and manage, along with plenty of information to help you stay informed about data searching and privacy issues. Even the membership options are perfectly geared to someone looking to find lost classmates, business associates, or even conduct background checks.