When you consider the fact that many of the other people finder sites on the Web use Intelius to power their own people searches, it's not hard to see why so many consumers turn to them too. In fact, why pay someone else for Intelius's technology when you can go straight to the source?

• Reverse cell phone searches available.
• Search neighborhoods and addresses for criminals and sex offenders.

The Intelius website was very easy to navigate and performing searches was a breeze. The only thing we didn't like was that the site didn't offer an up-front pricing menu. You didn't get to see the cost of a search until you had already given the site the search criteria. If you decide at that time the price is too high, you've wasted your time.

That being said, Intelius's prices were definitely competitive. They also run specials. When we visited the site the regular $14.95 phone reports were on sale for $4.95. That's a huge savings! Definitely cheaper than what the other sites we visited were charging for the same information.

If you're only going to visit one people finder site on the Web, this is the one to go to. They earn 6.0 Stars!

No, US Search was not one of the cheapest online people finder/background check websites we came across. They were, however, one of the most impressive. From simple name/address searches to comprehensive contractor screening and background checks, this site offered it all.

• Criminal records checks.
• Reverse phone search.

We really liked the reverse phone number search. For just $15 you can find out who made that weird phone call. We also appreciated the contractor and child care screening reports. It's hard to trust strangers in your home and with your kids. These reports can help ensure you don't make a hiring mistake.

And as far as customer service goes, US Search is definitely on the ball. We got same-day answers to our email requests and phone support was a huge help. If you're a stickler for old-fashioned service in a world that seems to have forgotten what it means, this is the site to trust. We give US Search 5.5 Stars!