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I Used SwindlerBuster — Is It a Scam or Legit? My Honest Review

Everything you need to know before trusting this online face search tool.

By Eleanor GerarioPublished 9 months ago 3 min read
I Used SwindlerBuster — Is It a Scam or Legit? My Honest Review
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Chapter 1: A Vacation Romance Turned Marriage

My name is Eleanor Gerario, a 28-year-old teacher from Decorah, Iowa—a quiet town where everyone knows each other’s business. In the summer of 2022, I took a solo trip to California to escape my mundane routine. That’s where I met William at a beachside café in Santa Monica.

He was charming—tall, with sun-kissed skin and a disarming smile. We bonded over our love for hiking and old movies. By the end of that vacation, we were inseparable. He flew to Iowa twice a month just to see me. My parents adored him (his family owned a construction business in Chicago), and after a whirlwind romance, we married in spring 2024.

But just six months into our marriage, things changed.

Chapter 2: The Red Flags I Ignored

William started coming home late, claiming "work meetings." He became secretive with his phone—always keeping it face-down, changing his passcode twice in a month. The worst part? He stopped touching me. No more goodnight kisses, no more holding hands. Just cold shoulders and excuses.

One night, while he was asleep, I noticed a notification on his Apple Watch: "New match on Tinder!" My heart stopped.

Chapter 3: My Failed Attempt with Swindlerbuster

Desperate for answers, I Googled "how to find hidden Tinder profiles" and found Swindlerbuster, a site claiming to "find dating profiles with just a name or photo."

I uploaded William’s picture and waited. Instead of results, the site redirected me to Social Catfish, a paid background-check service charging $27.48/month. Confused, I researched Swindlerbuster and discovered the truth:

  • It’s just an affiliate marketing funnel for Social Catfish
  • The site earns commission by redirecting users
  • No free reports—despite its claims

Frustrated, I searched again and found CheaterBuster and TruthFinder, but both demanded hefty fees. That’s when I discovered Spokeo.

SwindlerBuster is a legitimate tool used to detect fake profiles and potential cheaters, but it does not clearly disclose that it redirects users to Social Catfish, a reverse image search website. While SwindlerBuster promotes its own platform, users are ultimately sent to Social Catfish for results. It’s important to note that SwindlerBuster is not a free website — users must pay for detailed reports or additional features. Be aware of the redirection and associated costs before using.

Chapter 4: The 95-Cent Revelation That Ended My Marriage

For less than a dollar, Spokeo’s reverse phone lookup gave me the truth:

✅ Active Tinder profile (username: ChicagoWilly)

✅ Ashley Madison account (created after our wedding)

✅ Secret Instagram following local women

Chapter 5: The Confrontation & Aftermath

I double-checked with Spokeo’s reverse email search, and the results were the same. The dates showed he’d been cheating since our honeymoon.

I printed the reports and confronted William. At first, he denied it. Then he blamed "stress" and "curiosity." But the evidence was undeniable.

We divorced three months later. His parents, once so warm to me, sided with him. My mother cried for weeks. But I refused to live a lie.

Chapter 6: Why Spokeo Worked (When Others Failed)

Here’s what I learned:

  • Swindlerbuster is a scam – Just a middleman pushing paid services
  • Most "free" sites redirect to paid reports – including CheaterBuster
  • Spokeo gives instant, affordable results – No subscriptions, just $0.95

Final Thoughts

If your gut says something’s wrong, listen. William fooled me for years, but a 95-cent search exposed the truth. Today, I’m rebuilding my life—teaching, travelling solo again, and learning to trust myself first.

As for William? Last I heard, he’s still on Tinder. Some people never change.

#CheatingHusband #DatingAppScam #SpokeoReview #TrustYourGut

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