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Skip Tracing: What it is and how to get started

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What is Skip Tracing?

Skip tracing is the process of linking multiple datapoints to improve contact information accuracy for specific audiences. This provides a more reliable and in-depth method for targeted lead generation and contact information enrichment.

How Does Skip Tracing Work?


Skip Tracing techniques involve using multiple data sources to connect relevant information to a person of interest. By ultilizing data points from various sources, we are able to build a clear picture of who a specific person is with related contact information and publicly available details about that individual. Skip Tracing allows you to find information on someone without having to manually search for information from different platforms. Some popular use cases for skip tracinhg include helping private investigators, debt collection agencies, missing persons cases, and property owner contact. EnformionGO provides more than Skip Tracing API tools, find out more about our other products here.

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Breaking Down The Skip Tracing Process

 

Finding and connecting data for an individual requires access and navigation of specific public data records. This makes skip tracing difficult for anyone not using the right tools.

 

Skip Tracing begins with providing basic details about the person being found, such as name, phone number, email, address, and any other information can be provided. The next step, if you’re using EnformionGO, would be to let our skip tracing api take the provided information and search millions of public records for matches. After the matches are found, we can use the findings to map out an individual’s activities and whereabouts.

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Should I Hire a Company for Skip Tracing?

Whether or not you should hire a skip tracing company depends on your specific situation and needs. If you need to locate an individual who has moved or is difficult to reliably communicate with, a skip tracing company may be able to help you. However, there are some important factors to consider before hiring a skip tracing company such as legal considerations, cost, and result accuracy.Skip tracing companies must comply with laws and regulations governing the collection and use of personal information. Before hiring a skip tracing company, make sure that they operate in a legal and ethical manner. As far as cost is concerned, some skip tracing services can be expensive, and the cost will vary depending on the complexity of the search and the information available. Make sure that the cost of the skip tracing services is reasonable and fits within your budget. EnformionGO offers competitive prices with bulk discounts available for large search requirements. It’s also important to ask about result accuracy. If a skip tracing company does not provide details about their success rate, it may be a sign that they are not the best fit for your needs.In summary, if you have tried other methods to locate an individual without success and need a more comprehensive search, a skip tracing company may be a good option. However, make sure to consider the legal and ethical implications, cost, and success rate before making a decision.

Who Uses Skip Tracing?

Skip tracing is a technique used to locate individuals who are difficult to find or get in communication with easily. Skip tracing is commonly used by debt collectors, process servers, bail bondsmen, private investigators, and other professionals who need to locate people who have moved or are actively trying to avoid being found.In addition to the industries listed above, skip tracing can also be used by various types of businesses and organizations, including:

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  • Insurance companies: Insurance companies may use skip tracing to locate individuals who are involved in insurance claims or to track down beneficiaries of life insurance policies.

  • Real estate agencies: Real estate agencies may use skip tracing to locate property owners who have moved or to find people interested in purchasing or renting a property.

  • Law firms: Law firms may use skip tracing to locate witnesses, defendants, or other parties involved in a case.

  • Human resources departments: Companies may use skip tracing to locate former employees who are owed back pay or other compensation.

Overall, any business or organization that needs to locate individuals who are difficult to find may use skip tracing techniques to help locate or contact those people of interest.

 

Pro License Data

Filter Pro License Data using the fields below.

  • License Status
    • Multi select
      Description: Select the license status(es) you want to target. You can select more than one


  • License Issuing State
    • Multi select
      Description: Select the license issuing state(s) you want to target. You can select more than one.


  • License Issuing Date Range
    • Select the date range for when the target matches had their license issued.
  • License Expiration Date Range
    • Select the date range for when the target matches had their license expire.

Workplace & Corporation Data

Filter Workplace Data using the fields below.

  • Years at Company
    • Field type: input
    • Description: Enter the number of years at a company for your target matches.
  • Job Title Level
    • Multi select
      Description: Select the job title level(s) you want to target. You can select more than one.
  • Department
    • Multi select
      Description: Select the department(s) you want to target. You can select more than one.
  • Company Revenue Range
    • Field type: range – min/max ($0 – $100,000,000)
    • Description: Set the company revenue range for your matches
  • Company Size
    • Field type: range – min/max (0 – 10,000)
    • Description: Set the company size range for your matches
  • Office Location City
    • Field type: input
    • Description: Enter the office location city name you want to target
 
  • Office Location County
    • Field type: input
    • Description: Enter the office location county name you want to target
  • Office Location State
    • Field type: Multi-select
    • Description: Select the office location state(s) you want to target. You can select more than one.
  • Office Location Zip
    • Field type: input
    • Description: Enter the office location zip code you want to target

Property Data

Filter Property Data using the fields below.

  • Number of Property Owners
    • Field type: range – min/max (0 – 50)
    • Description: Set the range of the number of owners for one of the properties linked to each match you want to target
  • Land Use Code
    • Field type: input
    • Description: Enter the land use code (number only) for one of the properties linked to each match you want to target. For example, for “1100: Single-Family Home” you would enter “1100”
  • Total Square Footage
    • Field type: input
    • Description: Enter the total square footage (number only) for one of the properties linked to each match you want to target

  • Property Value
    • Field type: range – min/max (0 – 10 million)
    • Description: Set the range of the property value for one of the properties linked to each match you want to target
  • Mortgage Amount
    • Field type: input
    • Description: Enter the mortgage amount (number only) for one of the properties linked to each match you want to target
  • Purchase Date
    • Field type: input
    • Description: Enter the purchase date (number only) for one of the properties linked to each match you want to target
  • Property Type
    • Multi select
      Description: Select the property type(s) you want to target. You can select more than one.
  • Owner Type
    • Multi select
      Description: Select the owner type(s) you want to target. You can select more than one.
  • Owner Status
    • Multi select
      Description: Select the owner status(es) you want to target. You can select more than one.
  • Owner Occupied
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require for one of the properties to be owner-occupied

Consumer Insights Data

Filter Consumer Insights Data using the fields below.

  • Presence of Children
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches with children present in the household
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  • Credit Card Holder
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches to be a credit card holder
  • Interest in Travel
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches to be interested in travel
  • Interest in Cooking
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches to be interested in cooking
  • Interest in Reading
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches to be interested in reading


  • Smoker
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches to be a smoker
  • Exercise Enthusiast
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches to be an exercise enthusiast
  • Exercise with Running
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches who run for exercise
  • Exercise with Walking
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches who walk for exercise
  • Does Aerobic Exercise
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches who do aerobic exercise
  • Into Camping / Hiking
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches who are interested in camping / hiking 
  • Into Natural Foods
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches who are interested in natural foods
  • Into Beauty Health
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches who are interested in health / beauty
  • Into Medical Health
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches who are interested in health / medicine
  • Into the Outdoors
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches who are interested in the outdoors
  • Into Sporty Living
    • Field type: Boolean
    • Description: Select if you require matches who are interested in the outdoors

Location Data

Filter Location Data using the fields below.

  • City
    • Field type: input
    • Description: Enter the city name you want to target
  • County
    • Field type: input
    • Description: Enter the county name you want to target
  • State
    • Field type: Multi-select
    • Description: Select the state(s) you want to target. You can select more than one.
  • Zip
    • Field type: input
    • Description: Enter the zip code you want to target
  • Population Designation
    • Field type: Multi-select
    • Description: Select the population type(s) you want to target. You can select more than one.

Person Data

Filter Person Data using the fields below.

  • Age
    • Field type: range – min/max (18 – 120)
    • Description: Set the age range for your matches
  • Education Level
    • Multi select
      Description: Select the education level(s) you want to target. You can select more than one.
  • Credit Score
    • Field type: range – min/max (0 – 850)
    • Description: Set the credit score range for your matches
  • Estimated Income
    • Field type: range – min/max ($0 – $250,000)
    • Description: Set the income range for your matches. Max setting is $250,000+.
  • Number of Properties Owned
    • Field type: range – min/max (0 – 50)
    • Description: Set the owned properties range for your matches
  • Occupation Level
    • Multi select
      Description: Select the occupation level(s) you want to target. You can select more than one.
  • Marital Status
    • Multi select
      Description: Select the marital status(es) you want to target. You can select more than one.
  • Gender
    • Multi select
      Description: Select the gender(s) you want to target. You can select more than one. Default is all.