OSII · Oberg, Selina, Investigations & IntelligenceBefore You Trust Someone Online,
Verify Who They Claim to Be.
Whether you've met someone through a dating app, social media, an online marketplace, or another online platform, OSII investigates publicly available information to help evaluate identity claims, identify inconsistencies, and uncover potential impersonation or scam indicators.

What OSII investigates
- Name, alias, and username consistency
- Social media profile authenticity
- Reverse image and photo research
- Digital footprint and account history
- Public records and identity cross-reference
- Contact information verification
- Inconsistencies and deception indicators
- Scam or fraud pattern research
Signs you may be getting catfished
No single sign proves someone is not who they say they are, but these patterns are common in catfishing and romance scams. If several of them sound familiar, an online dating identity check can help you see what public sources show.
They avoid live video or meeting in person
Repeated excuses for broken cameras, bad connections or sudden emergencies whenever a video call or meeting is suggested.
Photos look too polished or appear elsewhere
Profile pictures that look like a model shoot, or that show up on other accounts under other names.
The story keeps changing
Details about job, location, family or age that do not match from one conversation to the next.
They move the conversation off the app quickly
Pressure to switch to private messaging soon after matching, before you have had time to learn about them.
Money, gifts or crypto come up
Requests for money, gift cards, investment “opportunities” or help with a crisis — the most common romance-scam pattern.
Thin or brand-new profiles
Social accounts that are new, have few friends, little history or activity that does not fit the person described.
How OSII verifies someone you met online
OSII is a Colorado Springs–based private investigations and intelligence agency. For a catfish investigation or romance scam investigation, we review the profile links, usernames and details you provide against publicly available, open-source information — then explain what we found and what it does and does not establish.
The aim is a clearer picture before you share more money, personal details or trust. Findings describe what open sources show; results cannot be guaranteed, and OSII does not access private accounts.
Online dating verification FAQ
How do I verify someone I met online?
Start with what you have: their name or alias, profile links and usernames. OSII researches those against public, open-source information and reports consistencies, inconsistencies and scam indicators.
What is an online dating identity check?
It is research into whether the identity someone presents on a dating app or social platform — name, photos, profile history — matches what publicly available sources show.
Can you prove whether someone is a catfish?
No investigator can promise certainty. OSII reports what open sources show, including reused photos and warning signs, so you can make an informed decision. Some people leave very little public trace.
Do you investigate romance scams?
Yes. OSII researches romance-scam indicators using lawful open-source methods. If you have already lost money, our cybercrime page explains the support OSII offers and the reports you may wish to file.
What do you need from me?
Only the details you already have: the other person’s name or alias and every social media link or username you can find, plus your own contact details. Never send passwords, Social Security numbers or financial logins.
Is this service done in person?
No. Online identity verification relies on public records and open sources. Contact OSII to discuss service availability.
All investigations use lawful, publicly available sources and open-source intelligence methods only. OSII does not access private accounts, conduct unauthorized computer access, or guarantee discovery of all available information. This service is for verification research only and does not constitute legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services. Submitting this form does not automatically establish an investigator-client relationship.
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