Question 1

How does Date Busted work?

Accepted Answer

Upload a clear photo of a face. Our engine scans billions of publicly available images across social media, dating apps, news sites, and public records. In about 30 seconds, you'll see a list of matches with confidence scores and source links.

Question 2

What kind of photos work best?

Accepted Answer

Clear, front-facing photos work best. The face should be well-lit and not heavily obscured by sunglasses or masks. Minimum recommended resolution is 200x200 pixels.

Question 3

How do credits work?

Accepted Answer

Credits are used to unlock search results. Each unlock costs 1 credit. You can purchase credits in packs: 1 for $15, 2 for $25, or 3 for $35.

Question 4

Do credits expire?

Accepted Answer

No. Purchased credits never expire and remain in your account until you use them.

Question 5

What does the match score mean?

Accepted Answer

The match score (0-100%) indicates how confident our algorithm is that the face in the result matches your uploaded photo. Scores above 80% are typically strong matches.

Question 6

Can someone see that I searched for them?

Accepted Answer

No. Searches are completely anonymous. The person you're searching for will never be notified.

Question 7

Do you store my uploaded photos?

Accepted Answer

Photos are processed in real-time and deleted from our servers within 1 hour. We do not permanently store your uploaded images.

Question 8

Is it legal to use Date Busted?

Accepted Answer

Date Busted searches publicly available information. Using the service is legal in most jurisdictions. You are responsible for using the service ethically and legally.

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Getting Started

How does Date Busted work?

What kind of photos work best?

How long does a search take?

Do I need an account to search?

Credits & Payments

How do credits work?

Do credits expire?

Can I get a refund?

What payment methods do you accept?

Search Results

What does the match score mean?

Why are results blurred?

Can I see which platforms were found?

What if no results are found?

Are results 100% accurate?

Privacy & Security

Do you store my uploaded photos?

Can someone see that I searched for them?

Is my account information secure?

Can I delete my account and data?

Legal & Ethics

Is it legal to use Date Busted?

What if I find my own photos and want them removed?

Do you work with law enforcement?

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