Identity & Profile Research

Online Identity Verification & Catfish Research

Not sure the person you met online is who they say they are? OSII, a Colorado Springs private investigation agency, researches publicly available information to help you evaluate an online identity before you trust it with your money, your personal details or your time.

The work is done lawfully and with open-source intelligence (OSINT) methods. OSII reports what open sources show — including inconsistencies, reused photographs and scam indicators — so you can make an informed decision.

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What's Involved

What an identity check can look at

  • Username and alias research

    Following a handle across public platforms to see whether it appears under other names or in unrelated contexts.

  • Photograph reverse search

    Checking whether profile pictures appear elsewhere online, which can point to a borrowed or stolen image.

  • Social media presence

    Comparing the age, activity and consistency of public profiles with the story you have been told.

  • Contact information research

    Reviewing publicly available details connected to a phone number or email address.

  • Business and job claims

    Checking claims about a company, role or professional history that can be verified from public sources.

  • Scam-indicator review

    Noting and documenting patterns commonly associated with romance, investment and impersonation scams.

How It Works

Getting started with OSII

  1. 01

    Choose how to start

    Pick an option below. Services marked GET NOW collect a short intake form before checkout. Others begin with a brief consultation.

  2. 02

    OSII confirms scope and purpose

    Before work begins, OSII confirms the scope, the lawful purpose and any required authorization.

  3. 03

    Research and clear findings

    OSII researches using lawful, publicly available sources and explains what was found — and what was not.

Options & Pricing

Choose the option that fits

Paying for a service does not automatically authorize OSII to begin an investigation. All investigative work is subject to verification of lawful purpose and, where required, appropriate consent or authorization. If a paid assignment cannot legally or appropriately be accepted, OSII will contact you to discuss options.

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FAQ

Online Identity Verification & Catfish Research: common questions

What is online identity verification?

It is research into whether the identity someone presents online — their name, photographs, profile history and claimed job — is consistent with publicly available information.

Can OSII tell me for certain whether someone is a catfish?

No investigator can promise certainty. OSII reports what open sources show, including inconsistencies, reused photographs and scam indicators, and explains what the findings do and do not establish.

Do I have to share passwords or give OSII access to my accounts?

No. OSII never needs your passwords, and you should not send them. The research relies on publicly available information and the details you provide, such as usernames, phone numbers and profile links.

Is this done in person?

No. Identity verification research relies on public records and open sources. Contact OSII to discuss service availability.

How do I get started?

Choose an option below. Services marked GET NOW collect a short intake form before checkout; others begin with a consultation so OSII can confirm scope and lawful purpose first.

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Not sure which option fits?

Tell OSII what you are trying to find out. There is no payment required to submit an inquiry, and OSII will tell you honestly whether and how it can help.

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