Background checks like Instant Checkmate’s simple tool offer a more extensive array of information, such as phone numbers, criminal and traffic records, employment and educational background, and social media accounts. This gives you a better view of any potential dishonesty or if your partner is cheating.

While Instant Checkmate’s monthly subscription plan may seem pricey at $, they offer a more affordable option at $5.99 per month, which lets you run reverse phone lookups. This feature can be particularly useful for uncovering hidden social media accounts or dating profiles linked to a phone number rather than a name.

A premium report from Instant Checkmate, available at an additional cost of $, will include a list of your search subject’s unknown email addresses, associates, and affiliates. If you’re trying to uncover betrayal, this report can help prove secret communications between your wife or husband and someone else.

Why we chose Instant Checkmate: Instant Checkmate’s affordable monthly subscription for unlimited reverse phone lookups is especially useful if you suspect infidelity. Plus, you can uncover any unknown email addresses if you opt for the premium report add-on service. Instant Checkmate requires as little information as your partner’s name and phone number to provide comprehensive reports.

Our experience: The amount of information collected from a name or phone number is impressive. Despite the amount of detail, the reports are well laid out, making them easy to scan and interpret. The site itself is also very easy to navigate, making for a simple investigation process, almost as if you had hired a private investigator.

Since many online background check services are geared towards multiple monthly searches rather than one search subject, we looked to see whether the sites offered a trial period. Read more