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kutchek
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Post subject: DATABASE SOURCES  Posted: Mon 07 Jul 2008 18:28 |
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I have a question about database sources. I was wondering if the sites like goverment registry.org or detective-today(public records) are worth the time and money and are reliable? I was thinking about trying one out, but I would like input first. Thanks!
Jason Francis(Kutchek)
Surety Bail Bond Agent Ohio
440-813-0972 Cell
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SnoWolf
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Post subject: Re: DATABASE SOURCES Posted: Mon 07 Jul 2008 19:22 |
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I have never used either. Sorry, I can't help.
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Thomas SnoWolf
FRN# 1999
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http://www.rocksolidrg.com
"The hero is not the man that acts without fear,
He is the man that acts inspite of fear"
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AWOBB
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Post subject: Re: DATABASE SOURCES Posted: Tue 08 Jul 2008 14:23 |
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SnoWolf wrote: I have never used either. Sorry, I can't help. Me either...
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Steve Faircloth
A Way Out Bail Bonds
(220) 204-9733 Cell
NSIN# SF0105
LIC. #704058
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IntelligentOps
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Post subject: Re: DATABASE SOURCES Posted: Sat 12 Jul 2008 04:32 |
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I can tell you that the two services I have used are: IRBsearch (dropped them last year) and Tracersinfo (I use them exclusively). I especially like the saved searches option. It saves me money and I don't have to waste paper and ink printing out everything. I can pull it up on my laptop out in the field, etc. Try tracersinfo.com.
I am about to try Skipsmasher. Has anyone used them? I think Bubba has but he is in training today and I don't want to bother him. Those who have used Skipsmasher, please post what your experiences have been. Good or Bad?
Thanks,
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Raymond Miller
President
Intelligent Ops International, Inc.
Investigations, Training and Government Contractor
Yucca Valley, CA 92286
Tel: (760) 333-6978
PI 25445
Member of:
CALI: California Association of Licensed Investigators
PICA: Professional Investigators of California
MICA: Military Intelligence Corps Association
Former Member of:
CNOA: California Narcotic Officers Association
CGIA: California Gang Investigators Association
IAUO: International Association of Undercover Officers
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SnoWolf
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Post subject: Re: DATABASE SOURCES Posted: Sat 12 Jul 2008 07:50 |
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Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia
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I use IRB (last resort, due to cost) and FindMySkip (Acurate without the cost). The others that are mentioned by Ray, have given me the run around on being able to sign up, what my authority was, and how my business license is worded (it states that my business category is "Other"). I finally decided that two was enough and stopped trying.
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Thomas SnoWolf
FRN# 1999
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http://www.rocksolidrg.com
"The hero is not the man that acts without fear,
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AWOBB
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Post subject: Re: DATABASE SOURCES Posted: Sat 12 Jul 2008 08:43 |
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We only use FindMySkip.com to locate someone and as for phone look ups, we use Bellescamp.com. That's it...
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Steve Faircloth
A Way Out Bail Bonds
(220) 204-9733 Cell
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SpanielPI
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Post subject: Re: DATABASE SOURCES Posted: Sat 12 Jul 2008 10:55 |
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Like most databases, Skipsmasher has its pros and cons. But for the same price, if not cheaper, Findmyskip.com, in my opnion, is cheaper and better.
I use several databases. In my experience, no one database is a "catch all". By cross referencing intel from different sources, if a majority of them reflect the same intel or similar, then I know that's the accurate intel I need to help close a case out.
Naturally I try the free ones first, before using fee based sources. You might try some of these:
Argali.com, Zabasearch.com, entering phone numbers or peoples names in different search engines: Google, AOL, Lycos, Yahoo, MSN, etc.
Hope this helps.
Take care and God Bless.
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River City Associates
Decatur, Al. 35601
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kutchek
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Post subject: Re: DATABASE SOURCES Posted: Sat 12 Jul 2008 16:22 |
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IntelligentOps wrote: I can tell you that the two services I have used are: IRBsearch (dropped them last year) and Tracersinfo (I use them exclusively). I especially like the saved searches option. It saves me money and I don't have to waste paper and ink printing out everything. I can pull it up on my laptop out in the field, etc. Try tracersinfo.com.
I am about to try Skipsmasher. Has anyone used them? I think Bubba has but he is in training today and I don't want to bother him. Those who have used Skipsmasher, please post what your experiences have been. Good or Bad?
Thanks, Thank you for your help
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kutchek
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Post subject: Re: DATABASE SOURCES Posted: Sat 12 Jul 2008 16:26 |
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kutchek wrote: IntelligentOps wrote: I can tell you that the two services I have used are: IRBsearch (dropped them last year) and Tracersinfo (I use them exclusively). I especially like the saved searches option. It saves me money and I don't have to waste paper and ink printing out everything. I can pull it up on my laptop out in the field, etc. Try tracersinfo.com.
I am about to try Skipsmasher. Has anyone used them? I think Bubba has but he is in training today and I don't want to bother him. Those who have used Skipsmasher, please post what your experiences have been. Good or Bad?
Thanks, Thank you for your help Jason Francis Surety Bail Bond Agent Ohio 440-813-0972 cell
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kutchek
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Post subject: Re: DATABASE SOURCES Posted: Sat 12 Jul 2008 16:29 |
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SnoWolf wrote: I use IRB (last resort, due to cost) and FindMySkip (Acurate without the cost). The others that are mentioned by Ray, have given me the run around on being able to sign up, what my authority was, and how my business license is worded (it states that my business category is "Other"). I finally decided that two was enough and stopped trying. Thank you very much Jason Francis Surety Bail Bond Agent 440-813-0972 cell
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