Cyber Health Check

A Proactive Assessment of Your Online Footprint to Defend Against Reputational and Financial Risks.

89,465

Identity Theft Reports filed in 2023 (Federal Trade Commission)

16%

Of People have had personal information exposed online

$43

billion Was the amount that identity theft fraud cost Americans in 2023
“Cybersecurity Threats Are More Prominent and Sophisticated than ever.”

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What Our Cyber Health Check Provides

Identity Theft Indicators
Our analysis searches fraud databases and digital indicators to identify potential misuse of your identity or personal information.
Digital Footprint Mapping
We identify where your personal information appears online by analysing public records, websites, social platforms, and data exposure across the internet.
Data Breach & Credential Exposure
Our investigation checks whether your email addresses, usernames, or other credentials appear in known data breaches or compromised databases.
Reputational Risk Review
We review social media content, online mentions, and publicly available information to identify posts or activity that could affect your personal or professional reputation.

Identity Exposure

Identity Exposure

Where does your personal information appear across public records or websites?

Identity Consistency Check

Identity Consistency Check

Are there other accounts, names, or aliases online that could be mistaken for you, or used to impersonate you?

Personal Data Exposure

Personal Data Exposure

Are personal details such as phone numbers, emails, or addresses publicly accessible online?

Global Data Search

Global Data Search

Does your information appear in international data sources or public databases?

Digital Footprint Analysis

Digital Footprint Analysis

What online accounts, websites, or digital activity are linked to your identity?

Historical Data Review

Historical Data Review

Are older accounts or historic data still exposing personal information online?

Reverse Image Search

Reverse Image Search

Is your photo being used elsewhere online, under a different name, profile, or scam?

Data Breach Detection

Data Breach Detection

Have your credentials appeared in known data breaches or compromised databases?

Location Exposure

Location Exposure

Are there location indicators connected to your digital activity?

Cyber Health Check

Personal information is increasingly exposed through websites, social media platforms, and data breaches. Without understanding what information is publicly accessible online, individuals may be vulnerable to identity theft, fraud, or reputational damage.

Our Cyber Health Check examines an individual’s online footprint to identify where personal information may be exposed. The investigation reviews publicly available data, social media activity, reverse image searches, and digital records to determine what information can be accessed about an individual across the internet.

Analysts also assess data breach records, compromised credentials, and other indicators that may suggest potential misuse of personal information. This process helps identify areas where personal data may be vulnerable or where online activity may create reputational risks.

The outcome is a structured report outlining identified exposures and vulnerabilities, along with practical guidance to help individuals strengthen their digital security and reduce risks associated with their online presence. Where you want the exposure removed rather than just reported, our removal service is available separately.

 

Removal Service

 

Finding out what’s exposed is only half the job. Where you want it gone, not just documented, our removal service submits takedown requests on your behalf, working directly with the sites and platforms holding your information until it’s taken down. Starting from US$275.

 

 

Get Started in 5 Simple Steps

1. Initial Consultation & Objective Setting

Start by filling out our secure inquiry form. A specialist will schedule a brief, confidential call to understand your privacy concerns and specific objectives

2. In-Depth Digital Footprint Analysis

Our expert analysts use our advanced systems to discreetly audit your digital footprint, verifying all findings through our human-led analysis process.

3. Receive Your Personal Action Plan

Within 7 business days, you’ll receive a clear, detailed report outlining all findings, vulnerabilities, and the actionable steps you can take to secure your digital identity.

4. Support & Consultation

We don’t just deliver a report; we provide clarity. Our team is available to discuss the findings and provide further guidance on implementing your action plan and securing your digital life.

5. Ongoing Monitoring (Optional)

Ongoing monitoring can be provided as an add-on service to identify new data exposures, breaches, or reputational risks that may appear after the initial assessment.

At Checks & Traces, Data Ethics is a core principle. Our checks are purposefully developed to provide clients with meaningful insights that support informed decision-making, while protecting the privacy, dignity and integrity of all parties involved.

Our screening processes are guided by responsible data use, privacy protection, proportionality and recognised ethical principles. Information is assessed only where it is relevant to a legitimate screening purpose, and our approach is designed to avoid unnecessary or excessive collection of personal information.

We are committed to fair, responsible and contextual assessment. Screening results are considered carefully, with appropriate human judgement applied to help reduce misleading, incomplete or unfair conclusions. Information is handled securely and treated with the level of confidentiality appropriate to its sensitivity.

Checks & Traces also maintains a zero-tolerance approach to the misuse of our services. Our services may not be used for illegitimate purposes such as doxxing, harassment, intimidation or extortion. Suspected misuse is treated seriously and may be reported to the relevant authorities.

Our goal is simple: to help organisations make better-informed decisions while ensuring that responsible data practices remain at the centre of every screening process.

Ethical Screening, Always.

Click Click vs. Checks and Traces

“Click-click” is used in the intelligence industry to describe automated intelligence investigations that produce reports without human analysis.

At Checks & Traces, we believe in the power of human expertise. While we leverage advanced technology and vast global databases, our employee screenings are always conducted, verified, and interpreted by skilled analysts.

Our team of experts, trained in open-source intelligence and cyber investigations, meticulously assesses candidates to uncover key risk indicators. We go beyond data to deliver comprehensive and contextual insights.

Features Click-Click Checks and Traces
Human Analysis No Yes
Design Expertise Coders Corporate Security Experts
Check Focus Generic Database Queries Targeted Risk Indicators
Compliance Minimum Requirements Enhanced & Meaningful Insights
Outcome Ticks a Box Mitigates Risks & Protects Your Business

Questions? We have all the answers.

In today’s digital world, protecting your online identity is crucial. A poor digital footprint can lead to identity theft, financial losses, and even missed job opportunities. Anyone concerned about their online presence can benefit from a Cyber Health Check (CHC).

The report outlines identified vulnerabilities, exposed personal information, data breach findings, reputational risks, and recommendations for improving your digital security.

We combine human expertise with advanced AI to ensure a thorough investigation. Our analysts use cutting-edge technology to uncover critical insights that automated systems or analysts alone might miss, providing a comprehensive and accurate risk assessment.

The report outlines identified vulnerabilities, exposed personal information, data breach findings, reputational risks, and recommendations for improving your digital security.

While we cannot remove every instance of information online, the report provides clear guidance on where exposures exist and the steps that can be taken to reduce or remove them where possible.

Yes. We adhere to all legal standards and conduct our checks with the utmost respect for client confidentiality. All processes are overseen to ensure they meet the highest ethical standards, guided by our Data Ethics principles and a dedicated focus on privacy and responsible data use.

The Cyber Health Check identifies and reports your exposure. If you’d like it removed, our separate removal service submits takedown requests on your behalf.

Most assessments are completed within 7 business days, depending on the number of digital accounts and exposures identified during the investigation.

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.

No. The investigation relies on discreet digital analysis and database searches. No third parties are contacted during the 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 global CEO, James Ellender, on LinkedIn to learn more about his extensive experience in the field.

Yes. Most of our clients aren’t responding to a specific threat, they simply want an accurate picture of what’s publicly visible about them. The Cyber Health Check works the same way either way, we show you exactly what’s out there, and it’s entirely up to you what, if anything, you want to do about it.

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Checks and Traces has access to over 3000+ data sources

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Customer Reviews

“The team was remarkably swift in providing us with detailed screening reports, despite the tight timeframe we were working with. Their efficient and timely support was instrumental in our recruitment process, allowing us to review risk levels effectively”.
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Manager
John Swire & Sons
“We requested a risk profile analysis on a potential candidate applying for a position with our organisation. Information was provided to them to verify the candidate’s details. We further required verification of the subjects' online presence and engagements which is important for our organisation to ensure that staff do not have negative or other affiliations. All of this information was provided within the timeframe allowing us to make an informed decision regarding the position being offered”.
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Ann Schwaeble
Financial Director, DAN Southern Africa
“I connected with someone online during the pandemic and we started a long-distance relationship. Several months in, she asked me to invest in her beauty salon in Indonesia. Initially, I made a modest investment, but shortly thereafter, she requested a significantly larger amount. I conducted a background check and Checks & Traces discovered that all the photos were linked to someone else, along with various scam profiles”.
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Source of Wealth

Validate Financial Sources

Verify how an individual has accumulated their wealth through structured financial background analysis. Our investigations examine business ownership, income sources, asset indicators, and reputational risks to identify discrepancies or undisclosed financial activity.

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Know Your Staff

Make Informed Hiring Decisions

Safeguard your organisation from internal risks with advanced employee screening and executive background checks. Our investigative process uncovers irregularities, undisclosed affiliations, and potential conflicts of interest, helping you build a trustworthy team from the C-suite down.

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Private Equity Investment Screening

Secure Your Investments

Protect your capital by conducting thorough due diligence on investment opportunities before committing funds. Our screening analyses the target company, its leadership, and ownership structure to identify potential financial, legal, and reputational risks associated with the investment.

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Know Your Third Party

Ensure Reliable Third-Party Relationships

Reduce exposure to fraud, regulatory breaches, and reputational damage by screening vendors, suppliers, and business partners before entering into agreements. Our third-party screening identifies hidden risks, undisclosed affiliations, and compliance concerns that may exist behind an organisation or its leadership.

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Know Your Investment

Ensure Reliable Third-Party Relationships

Verify investment opportunities before committing capital. Our investment due diligence investigates companies, leadership, ownership structures, and reputational risks to identify potential fraud indicators and hidden risks behind investment offers.

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Know Your Brand Ambassador

Know Who Represents Your Brand

Protect your brand by screening influencers and brand ambassadors before partnerships begin. Our investigations assess audience authenticity, online behaviour, and reputational risks to identify fake engagement, controversial content, or undisclosed affiliations.

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Cyber Health Check

The Privacy and Identity Protector

Find out what's already out there about you. A structured review of your digital footprint, covering exposed personal information, social media visibility, reverse image searches, and data breach exposure, so you know exactly where you stand

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Person Trace & Investigation

Finding People, Globally.

Locate individuals through a structured tracing process that goes beyond standard database searches. Our investigations analyse digital footprints, aliases, social media activity, address history, and location indicators to identify where a person may be found.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our intelligence services and approach

Checks & Traces is a team of highly trained intelligence professionals trained at a government standard to utilise powerful machine learning, web scraping, and AI tools to gather targeted information globally.

Checks & Traces is a branch of Futurum Global, a risk and intelligence company serving governments and multinationals for over a decade. Developed to offer direct-to-customer intelligence services, Checks & Traces makes it easier for individuals and companies to access targeted information on demand. 

Absolutely. Our checks are entirely legal. We are intelligence experts collecting open-source information and analysing it to highlight legitimate concerns.

No. We use various proprietary tools, databases, covert profiles, hidden devices, and operating systems, along with government-level trained investigators to identify information and concerns. You could probably service your own car, but it’s often best to leave it to the professionals.

Typically, we deliver a comprehensive report within 7 working days, depending on complexity. If something concerning arises, additional time may be needed to verify findings.

We invest in powerful data collection and analysis tools and provide extensive training to our team. If you believe we've missed something, we'll conduct further investigation into your concerns.

Ready to Find Out What's Exposed?

Contact us for a confidential consultation about your personal digital exposure.

CONTACT US

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