Background Check

In fact, a basic background check can give you peace of mind and can help make your date an even bigger success.

Trust is important on a date and having good information will contribute to trust and to your safety. After all, you really do want to know if your date has lied to you about important things before you get too involved, don't you?

A good background check will reveal the basics, like real name, current and former addresses, age, phone number, and more. Expect to pay around $40 or less for this service.

A more comprehensive background check will involve the above information plus criminal and civil record checks. This type of search will cost more. Allow up to a week for the investigation.

The following websites will help you to learn the facts.

WhoIsHe.com and WhoIsShe.com Both addresses will take you to the same website where you can find services from basic background to criminal or civil record check to comprehensive background. You'll also find safety tips and testimonials at this friendly site.

CheckMate has an impressive list of verification services to offer. They have three levels of service plus about 10 a la carte additional services.

DateSmart has numerous services to offer. You may initiate a search by e-mailing them or by calling their toll-free phone number. The site also has an interesting collection of articles, stories, questions, and scams.