Anyone know of the best and safe "online service" to do a background check on someone?
You did not state your purpose. For example are you a landlord, lender, or employer (e.g. hiring a babysitter, nanny, or gardener), then the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) would apply. In that case, you need to get the written permission from the applicant in order to purchase a background check on them. However, if you are not a lender, landlord, or employer, then you can run a background check on anyone without getting their permission. I'm going through a dating phase after a bad breakup, and I started doing
criminal background search on guys before I go anywhere alone with them, or get serious with them. I used BackgroundSearch.com about 4 times, and they only billed my credit card for the amount they quoted. I hope this helps.