BeenVerified
BeenVerified, Inc. is an American technology company founded in 2007 by Josh Levy and Ross Cohen that provides subscription-based access to aggregated public records through its online platform and mobile applications.[1] Headquartered in New York City, the service enables consumers to conduct personal background checks, reverse phone lookups, email verifications, address histories, property searches, vehicle identification number (VIN) reports, and monitoring of public data changes.[2][3] Explicitly marketed for non-FCRA purposes such as individual curiosity or personal safety rather than employment or tenancy decisions, BeenVerified aggregates data from government and public sources to deliver reports on individuals, emphasizing affordability and ease of use for millions of users.[2][4] The company has grown to offer features like unclaimed property searches and ongoing record monitoring, distinguishing itself in the consumer information services market by focusing on self-initiated queries without professional vetting requirements.[5][6] Despite its utility, BeenVerified has faced consumer complaints and regulatory attention, including a 2012 FTC complaint regarding online privacy practices and ongoing disputes over subscription billing transparency and data accuracy as documented by the Better Business Bureau.[7][8]