What is Skip Tracing?
Skip Tracing is performed by collecting the maximum amount of information on a subject. The information is then analyzed, reduced and verified. Sometimes the subject’s or witness’ location is found in the data. KIS locates more than 90% of individuals searched for through skip tracing and other search tools. Our team of trained investigators and consultants.
In some instances, the data found is used to identify third parties that may be able to assist in the witness location process. When this type of situation occurs, skip tracing becomes more than mere research. One must often employ methods of social engineering to extract information without compromising the situation.
“Skip Traces” include phone number databases, credit reports (including information provided on a loan application, credit card application, and in other debt collector databases), job application information, criminal background checks, utility bills (electricity, gas, water, sewage, phone, internet and cable), social security, disability, and public tax information. Kimmons methods do not break any laws. All of the information is available due to the nature of the business.
Steps in the Skip Tracing Process
Initial Information Gathering
The first step in skip tracing work is collecting as much initial information as possible about the subject. It usually begins with the client providing what information they have. This may include:
- Full name and known aliases
- Last known address
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Employment history
- Vehicle information
Data Location and Collection
In this step a deep dive into many data resources is performed. Not only are public sources accessed, but also proprietary paid access data mining sources as well.
- Court, marriage/divorce, and property records
- Job applications
- Social media
- Credit reports
- Criminal background checks
- Utility bills
- Property records (Example search site)
- Online search engines
- Driver license records
- Voter registration
- Vehicle records
- Image searches
Verify and Analyze
- Verify information accuracy
- Cross-reference data between sources
- Using a timeline of the subject’s movements and other data, determine the likely location of the subject.
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