I Tried PublicDataCheck.com to Search for My Old Friend — The Truth Surprised Me
PublicDataCheck claimed to help find anyone—so I tested it to see if I could find a friend I hadn’t seen in over a decade.
Hi, I’m Harper Wilson, a cashier at a grocery store in the small town of Amslal, USA. Growing up, I shared countless memories with my childhood best friend, Evelyn Anderson. We were inseparable until she moved to New York when we were both 10 years old. Losing touch with her left me heartbroken for a year. Fast forward to when I turned 20, I decided to try finding her online. My search led me to websites like PublicDataCheck.com, Social Catfish, TruthFinder, PeopleFinder, Spokeo, and BeenVerified. Today, I want to share my experience and explain why Social Catfish stands out as the best option compared to PublicDataCheck and other people search sites.
My Disappointing Experience with PublicDataCheck.com
When I began my search, PublicDataCheck.com caught my attention. The website, which has been around for 11 years, seemed promising with its claims of accessing billions of public records. I entered Evelyn’s name and the last known location I had for her, hoping to find her current address or phone number. However, the results were a huge letdown. After paying a hefty $39.96 fee, I received thousands of vague, unhelpful results that didn’t point me to Evelyn. The process felt like a waste of time and money. While PublicDataCheck may be a legitimate website, its poor results and high costs left me frustrated.
I later learned I wasn’t alone. A quick look online revealed many negative reviews about PublicDataCheck.com. Users often complained about inaccurate or outdated information and a lack of customer support. Compared to other people search sites like Social Catfish, PublicDataCheck’s reputation isn’t as strong, and it’s easy to see why.
PublicDataCheck.com is a legitimate people search website with an established history, but my experience wasn’t great. The site is not free—they charge high fees after a brief trial, and the results I got were limited and outdated. Because of this, I switched to Social Catfish. Compared to other people finder tools, Social Catfish provided more accurate, detailed, and up-to-date information at a better value.
Why Social Catfish Was a Game-Changer
After my disappointment with PublicDataCheck, I researched other options. I read reviews, watched YouTube videos, and came across success stories about Social Catfish. Intrigued by its AI-powered technology and user-friendly interface, I decided to give it a try. It was the best decision I ever made.
I visited Social Catfish’s official website and uploaded a childhood photo of Evelyn, along with her name and the fact that she had moved to New York. To my amazement, Social Catfish’s advanced image recognition technology found her in minutes. The results included her current Facebook and Instagram profiles, as well as her New York address. I was overjoyed! Thanks to Social Catfish, I reconnected with Evelyn on social media, and she was just as thrilled to hear from me. When I later moved to New York for a new job, we started meeting regularly, rekindling our friendship after all those years.
Curious about how reliable Social Catfish really was, I decided to test its name search feature as well. I entered my boyfriend’s full name to see what would come up—and to my surprise, the results were detailed and accurate. It even revealed some public records and social profiles I hadn’t seen before. Just to go a step further, I also used the very popular Reverse phone number lookup, and once again, Social Catfish didn’t disappoint. It pulled up everything from his old addresses to potential relatives. I was honestly amazed at how much truth this platform uncovered—clearly, Social Catfish isn’t just for finding long-lost friends.
Why Social Catfish Stands Out
Here’s why I believe Social Catfish is better than PublicDataCheck, Spokeo, TruthFinder, BeenVerified, and other people search sites:
Advanced AI Technology: Social Catfish uses cutting-edge AI, including image recognition, to find people even with minimal information like a name, location, or photo. Unlike PublicDataCheck, which overwhelmed me with irrelevant results, Social Catfish provided precise, actionable information.
User-Friendly Experience: Social Catfish’s website is intuitive and easy to navigate. You simply input the details you have—name, location, or image—and their system does the rest. PublicDataCheck, on the other hand, felt clunky and delivered results that were hard to sift through.
Accurate and Relevant Results: While PublicDataCheck gave me thousands of vague records, Social Catfish pinpointed Evelyn’s social media profiles and address with remarkable accuracy. Other sites like Spokeo and TruthFinder often provide generic data, and BeenVerified’s results can be hit-or-miss, based on reviews I’ve read.
Affordable and Transparent: Social Catfish offers clear pricing and delivers value for your money. Unlike PublicDataCheck, which charged me $39.96 for subpar results, Social Catfish’s fees felt justified given the quality of the information I received.
Secure and Private: Social Catfish prioritizes user privacy, ensuring your searches remain confidential. While PublicDataCheck also claims anonymity, its negative reviews raised concerns about reliability. Social Catfish’s strong reputation and success stories on YouTube gave me confidence in its security.
Comparing Social Catfish to Other People Search Sites
While Spokeo, TruthFinder, and BeenVerified are popular, they didn’t match Social Catfish’s effectiveness in my experience. Spokeo’s results are often limited to basic contact info, and its interface isn’t as intuitive. TruthFinder can be expensive and sometimes delivers outdated data, according to online reviews. BeenVerified has mixed feedback, with some users reporting incomplete or inaccurate reports. Social Catfish, however, consistently delivers reliable results, especially for reconnecting with people through social media.
A Human Touch That Makes a Difference
What sets Social Catfish apart is its ability to deliver meaningful results that reconnect people. Finding Evelyn wasn’t just about locating an address—it was about rediscovering a piece of my childhood. Social Catfish made that possible with its innovative technology and commitment to user satisfaction. Watching their success stories on YouTube further confirmed that I wasn’t alone—countless others have reconnected with loved ones thanks to this platform.
Final Thoughts
If you’re trying to find a lost friend, verify someone’s identity, or uncover social media profiles, I highly recommend Social Catfish over PublicDataCheck and other people search sites like Spokeo, TruthFinder, and BeenVerified. While PublicDataCheck.com may be a legitimate service, its high fees, poor results, and negative reviews make it a less reliable choice. Social Catfish, on the other hand, offers a seamless, secure, and effective way to find the people who matter most.
About the Creator
Harper Wilson
Hi, I’m Harper Wilson. I’m passionate, creative, and love learning new things, connecting with others, and embracing life’s experiences.


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