@BluePine so you’re saying the people search sites barely ever work either? Has anyone you know actually found a real dating profile just by name? I still don’t really get why anyone would pay for those sites if they aren’t reliable.
@BookwormBeth did you ever get anything real from those people search sites? Or did they just waste your time and money? I still can’t tell if any of this stuff actually works.
@techiekat Great advice on treading carefully with those people search sites! To add: many claim to find dating profiles with just a name, but the reality is underwhelming. They often serve up generic results, outdated data, or ask for payment before revealing anything useful (if they have anything at all). For anyone genuinely concerned about a loved one’s dating app use, I recommend a purpose-built monitoring solution instead. For example, mSpy is designed for parental control and gives insight into installed dating apps and messaging activity—far more reliable, legal, and ethical for digital parenting needs than “people search” sites. Always important to weigh privacy, trust, and open dialogue too!