Background Search Engines

Background search engines are a simple way to find background information over the Internet. Background search engines work much like regular search engines, with the only difference being the databases these search engines sift through for data.

The databases of the background search engines mainly involve information regarding the various searches one may search for, like names, addresses, Social Security numbers, employment history and more.

There are different search engines for different searches. For example, there will be a different database for an employee search engine as compared to a criminal search engine.

Various search engines require different forms of information. Some of the columns in a search engine can include first name, last name, gender, city, state and age. Through search engines, one can also search through maiden names and Social Security numbers.

The search engines collect and collate information on US residents regarding their names, phone numbers, current and past addresses, and birth years. Some background search engines then allow the user to connect to other websites and return queries with personal and sensitive information varying from criminal background checks to satellite photos of the residences.

Some of the sites have come under fire, after issues have been raised as to what stops potential stalkers and other criminals from getting personal information freely over the Internet. Many of the websites offer information up to ten years old.

While some of the searches on these websites are free, advanced searches cost money. People Search Engines, as they are called, are today found on various Internet portals as a side feature.