Person Trace
Find Anyone, Anywhere. Get the Answers You Need with a Checks & Traces Person Trace.
630,000
People go missing every year, globally.
90,000
Are never found.
80%
Of missing persons are children and teenagers.
“Need to Locate Someone?”
Our advanced Person Trace service utilizes cutting-edge technology and expertise to find people quickly and accurately, no matter where they are in the world.
Trusted by leading Organisations
Locating Individuals for Legal, Corporate, and Personal Matters
Life can create distance, but it doesn't have to be permanent. Whether you need to locate a witness for legal proceedings, find a missing employee, or reconnect with a lost family member, we provide a fast, reliable, and discreet person trace service. We understand the urgency and sensitivity of these searches and are here to provide the answers you need to move forward.
How We Find Missing People
Our methodology combines advanced technology with proven intelligence-gathering techniques to provide a comprehensive search that goes far beyond simple database lookups.
Digital Footprint Mapping
We analyze an individual's complete digital footprint, including social media history, online account registrations, and other contact link analyses to build a picture of their recent activities and associations.
Advanced Geolocation & Data Analysis
We utilize cutting-edge geolocation tools, facial recognition scans across the surface and dark web, and analyze breached data to identify potential current or past locations shared by the individual.
Human-Led Intelligence & Verification
All data is interpreted by our expert analysts who are trained to identify erratic behavior patterns, suspicious associations, and predictive intelligence indicators that point to a person's whereabouts.
Our 4-Step Investigation Process
- Initial Consultation & Case Assessment
Start with a confidential inquiry. A specialist will schedule a call to understand the specifics of your case, gather key information, and define the objectives of the search. - Intelligence Gathering & Analysis
Our expert analysts use our advanced systems and access to global databases to discreetly conduct the search, cross-referencing data points and verifying all potential leads. - Delivery of Your Location Report
Within 7 business days in most cases, you’ll receive a detailed report compiling all verified data, including last known locations, potential contact information, and aliases. - Support & Consultation
Our team is available to discuss the report's findings and provide further insights or recommend next steps, ensuring you have the clarity you need.
The Human Expertise Behind Our Technology
"Click-click" is an industry term for automated reports that lack human analysis. At Checks & Traces, we believe in the power of human expertise. Our person trace investigations are always conducted, verified, and interpreted by skilled analysts to provide comprehensive and contextual insights.
| Features | Automated Reports | Checks and Traces |
|---|---|---|
| Human Analysis & Verification | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Data Interpretation | Raw Data Output | Contextual Intelligence |
| Outcome | A List of Possibilities | Verified, Actionable Information |
Ethical & Legal Investigations
At Checks & Traces, Data Ethics is a core principle. Our checks are purposefully developed to provide crucial insights while protecting the integrity of all involved parties. Our processes are overseen by professionals certified in Research Ethics Evaluation to ensure all screenings are compliant with international data protection and ethical standards.
Questions? We have all the answers.
There are many reasons to conduct a Person Trace, including:
Finding lost loved ones: Reconnect with missing family or friends.
Locating missing persons: Assist law enforcement or private searches.
Employee whereabouts: Track down missing employees for business purposes.
Legal proceedings: Locate individuals involved in legal matters.
"Skip tracing" is a term often used for locating individuals for debt collection. While our methods are similar, a "Person Trace" is a broader intelligence service used for various legal, corporate, or personal reasons, focused on providing a comprehensive picture of a person's whereabouts.
Simply fill out the inquiry form on the Checks & Traces website, and one of our specialists will reach out to discuss your specific needs. After that, we’ll provide you with a detailed proposal tailored to your requirements.
Checks & Traces KYTP screenings are designed to satisfy AML, KYB, and PSAM compliance requirements for most global regulators. If you’re uncertain about specific regulatory requirements in your country, contact us. We can customise a solution to ensure compliance.
We utilise comprehensive global financial and legal databases, along with advanced digital tracing tools. Checks & Traces experts then analyse this data to build detailed wealth profiles for each client.
Absolutely. We adhere to all legal standards and conduct our checks with the utmost respect for client confidentiality. Our General Manager, James Smith, with a Master’s in Data Ethics, oversees all processes to ensure they meet the highest ethical standards.
We use a combination of advanced technology and human analysis. This includes mapping a person's digital footprint, analyzing data from global databases, and using tools like geolocation and facial recognition. All data is then verified by our expert investigators to ensure accuracy.
We understand the importance of timely information. SoW checks typically take 7 business days to complete, ensuring you receive a thorough and detailed report as quickly as possible.
The dedicated Checks & Traces support team is here to assist you. If you have any questions or concerns about your report, please contact us at info@checksandtraces.com. We will address your inquiries promptly and work to resolve any issues.
Discretion is paramount. Our investigations are conducted using open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques that are non-intrusive. The individual being located is not alerted or contacted at any point in our process.
Absolutely! We take pride in the quality of our work. You can download a sample report here to see the level of detail and insights we provide.
Checks & Traces is powered by the expertise of Futurum Risk, a team of corporate security and cyber investigation specialists. Connect with our leadership team, James Ellender and James Smith, on LinkedIn to learn more about their extensive experience in the field.
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