Skip Tracing

Skip Tracing

What is Skip Tracing or Debtor Tracing?

Skip tracing or debtor tracing is a tracing service that we provide. It is the process of locating a person’s whereabouts for a number of purposes. It is usually used by a wide range of professionals and organisations for different reasons:

  • Debt Collection: Locating debtors who owe money
  • Private Investigators: Finding missing persons and/or conducting background checks
  • Landlords: Finding tenants who have absconded and owe rent arrears or need to pay for damage in properties that have occupied
  • Insurance Companies: Locating policyholders or investigating claims
  • Employers: Verifying the backgrounds of potential hires or locating former employees
  • Government Agencies: Locating individuals for various investigations or for legal reasons
  • Lawyers: Finding clients, witnesses, or defendants in legal proceedings

The process involves gathering and analysing many types of information such as public records, social media activity, credit reports, and more to track down the person’s current location. 

The Process

Our process involves a few steps and each case can vary significantly, so the methods used can differ based on the specific circumstances and information available. 

The key steps of skip tracing/debtor tracing are: 

  • Information gathering: The process begins by collecting as much information about the specific person as possible. This can be their full name, last known address, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth and any other information that is useful in locating them. 
  • Database searches: Specialised tracing software or databases that compile public records, credit reports and other data sources can be used to provide more information on the person. 
  • Social media investigation: Social media is a common platform used by investigators to find any recent updates and whereabouts of the specific person.
  • Public records check: Public records such as voter registration, property ownership and other local sources can provide clues to the location of this person. 
  • Contacting known associates: Reaching out to friends, family members or colleagues can help provide current information on the individual.
  • Field investigation: If necessary, in-person surveillance or inquiries can be conducted to gather more leads or confirm information. 
  • Analysis and reporting: Once all the information is derived through these various methods, a report will be compiled to show the findings. 

What We Do

As professional tracing agents UK who have many years of experience and are well-versed in this service, we are trusted by businesses across the whole of the UK to carry out skip tracing/debtor tracing, as well as working in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Our clientele includes both private and business clients and we work quickly and efficiently using specialist techniques to deliver results. We offer competitive and reasonable rates for our services, making it more accessible to everyone.

How Long Does It Take?

Ranging from 24 hours to ten days, the time it takes to complete a skip trace usually varies depending on the case and how accessible the information is. 

For time-sensitive cases, we offer an urgent trace option that guarantees results either on the same day or within 24 hours. No matter what, our team works with great flexibility to bring you the best results in a timely manner.

Impressive Success Rate

Reliable and discreet, our company boasts a high success rate in skip tracing/debtor tracing as we have highly experienced investigators who will find people using a wide range of techniques. We are also committed to doing everything we can to ensure that we find the person you are looking for. There are people who were thought to be completely untraceable but were found with the help of our specialist tracing team. 

In addition, for debtor tracing, we work on a ‘No Trace No Fee’ basis. This means that you only pay if we manage to trace the person you are looking for. 

Locations Across UK

We provide tracing services across the country, with a wide range of specialists who can help you wherever you are. We have specialists in Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Blackburn, Chester, Bradford, Leeds, London, Preston, Sheffield and Warrington. Whether you are looking for someone locally, nationally or internationally, we are here to help you.



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Skip tracing/debtor tracing is a very valuable tool in an increasingly connected world. It plays a vital role in various industries by facilitating communication, legal compliance and financial recovery. 

If you need to find someone but do not know where to start, contact us today for advice. You can call us on 0800 999 2099 or fill in the form to get more information on how we can help.

 

FAQs

What is skip tracing?

Skip tracing is the process of locating a person who has gone missing, is avoiding contact, or has moved without leaving updated details. It is often used by debt collectors, legal professionals, and private investigators to trace individuals for a range of reasons, including recovering debts, serving court documents, or reconnecting with beneficiaries.

How does skip tracing work?

It involves gathering and analysing information from a variety of sources to track down a person’s current whereabouts. Skilled skip tracers use a combination of research techniques and investigative tools to verify leads and build an accurate picture of where the individual is likely to be found.

Is skip tracing legal?
Yes, it is legal in the UK when carried out responsibly and in compliance with laws, such as the Data Protection Act 2018. Professional skip tracers are expected to follow strict guidelines to ensure that personal data is handled lawfully and ethically. 

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