5 Alternative ways to Use Intelius

Today, knowledge is power. With information, you can make better, safer and smarter decisions. Intelius, a leading public records search tool, gives you results you can trust.

Intelius is a powerful tool, providing background reports quickly using public records. However, did you know there are Intelius alternative uses that can provide you with insights into important aspects of your life every day?

From relationships information to family histories to addresses and phone numbers, Intelius can give you valuable information when you need it. An Intelius background report is only the beginning. With these functions, you can use Intelius as your go-to resource for research and knowledge.

Intelius has access to numerous public records sources which we use to create detailed background reports.

Intelius is a secure, safe tool. All searches are conducted privately and we don't notify anyone you search so you can have peace of mind searching whomever you please.

But what can you actually use a background check for? Here’s a closer look at 5 Intelius alternative uses, and what questions they can answer and the information they provide.

1. Background Check Your Online Date

Online dating has never been more popular. There are dozens of platforms available to help you find the ideal match, based on shared interests, backgrounds and desires.

Dating should be a fun, thrilling adventure, a chance to meet new people and discover if there’s a spark there. It’s an ideal way to find friends, relationships and romance.

Safety is an important consideration. The reality is that meeting for a date takes a leap of faith. To keep safety a top priority, consider doing a bit of research before meeting in person or sharing contact information.

Intelius offers resources to help keep your online dating experiences safe.

With Intelius Background Reports, Intelius can deliver results from a public records search that helps you look up online matches and dates. The reports may provide:

• Full name
• Age and date of birth
• Social media profiles
• Possible images
• Potential relatives
• Education and employment history
• Location history
• Criminal and traffic records

Before you make a connection, make sure to be sure about who you’re connecting with. If you're not sold yet, have a look at a sample Intelius report.

2. Research Your Family History

Genealogy is a popular hobby for millions of people around the world. Building and growing your family tree is an exciting way to discover your family, its history and the winding paths that your relatives have taken.

Creating a lasting record of your family history is a fascinating journey that can lead to new insights, relationships and connections. It’s a way to build a chronicled historical picture of your family and can be shared with generations.

Often, genealogical research can hit roadblocks and dead ends. Branches of the family tree may lie incomplete, seeking information and insights that would create a fuller, more complete picture of the family’s interconnected relationships.

That’s where Intelius reports can help. Intelius reports include a “possible relatives” section.

The section pulls information from various local, state and federal sources. The section may include relationships, marriage records, the issue year and state location of a Social Security number, possible photos, full names, ages, and employment and education histories.

Imagine how much information could be completed on your family tree with Intelius background reports. You could locate the names of family members and learn more about their histories.

Where to begin? You can start by entering your own name to see if there are any connections or relatives you didn’t know about. From there, you can enter the names of known relatives and see where the research goes.

Want more ideas? See this blog post that covers what information you can find in a people search report for more details on what you could learn about family members in a report.

3. Look Up an Online Seller

Buying used items online – from an auction or a buy/sell site – is a great way to save some money, find some hidden treasures and be more environmentally conscious in your spending practices.

However, buying from strangers can be risky. If you’re going to use online buying and selling tools, you’ll possibly need to meet in person to exchange money and goods. Those meetups are likely to be above board and safe. But to be sure, you can look up an online seller using Intelius.

A background report may confirm what you already know. It could also provide information that keeps you safe. An Intelius report could include:

• Location history
• Criminal and traffic records. If there is a history of fraud or violent offenses, it could be a red flag and help you remain safe
• Bankruptcies
• Possible images

4. Learn More About a Potential New Home

Buying a new home is an exciting life event. A new home means new neighborhoods, neighbors and communities. It’s a big change and a major financial investment.

As you’re looking for your next place to call home, you may want to do research on the location and your new surroundings. With the Intelius Reverse Address Lookup tool, you can learn more about a home, the surrounding neighborhood and potential neighbors.

Homebuyers can use this tool to look up potential properties and learn more about a property history and the surrounding area.

Using the Reverse Address Lookup tool is simple. Enter in the full address and Intelius will scan public records sources. An Intelius Address Report may contain information about current and previous property owners and other details, including:

• Location details, including street, city, county, ZIP code, location type (residential or business), Congressional district, and longitude and latitude
• Possible past residents, including name and age
• Possible neighbors, including name, age and address
• Ownership history, including current owner, floor plan, property value, historical assessed value, former owners and deed history
• Census information, such as total households, average home value, persons per household and income per household
• Additional information, including community demographics, crime statistics, and nearby registered sex offenders

5. Get Information About an Unknown Number

Your phone rings and you don’t recognize the area code or the phone number. There’s no information about who is calling.

The process can be frustrating. While many unknown phone numbers are spam, there’s also the chance it’s an old friend or family member looking to connect.

A Reverse Phone Lookup can give you additional information about an unknown number to help you decide whether to return the call. With a Reverse Phone Lookup Report, you could learn about:

• Possible owners, their address history and age
• Location associated with the number and location history
• Carrier and phone line type
• Associated social media accounts

Summary

Intelius is a powerful tool for gathering information. These are just some of the ways you can use Intelius to find the information you need to stay safe. Sign up for an Intelius membership today to see all the ways you can search for valuable information.