OSINT Guides
How to Trace an Anonymous Troll or Scammer (IP Tracking Links)
You keep getting harassing messages on Instagram from a blank profile. Or a scammer is texting your phone, pretending to be the IRS.
You cannot...
How to Investigate Cash App & Venmo Accounts (Financial OSINT)
You are trying to buy concert tickets or a piece of furniture on Facebook Marketplace. The seller seems friendly, but when it is time...
How to Find Hidden Data in PDFs & Word Docs (Free Document OSINT)
You just received an email with a PDF attached. It looks like an official invoice from "PayPal" or "Geek Squad" saying you owe $499....
How to Check if a Link is Safe (VirusTotal & UrlScan Guide)
You just received a text from "USPS" about a missing package. Or maybe an email from "PayPal" saying your account is locked.There is a...
How to Find the Location of a Photo (Exif Data Guide)
You take a photo of your new car parked in your driveway and upload it to a forum or send it to a buyer.You...
How to Find Anyone’s Social Media Accounts by Username
You just matched with someone on a dating app. Their profile says their name is "Mike," but their username is MikeRuns2024.Or maybe you are...
Is That Profile Fake? The Ultimate Guide to Reverse Image Searching Faces
You just received a Direct Message on Instagram from an attractive stranger. Or perhaps you matched with someone on a dating app who looks...
Has Your Email Been Leaked? The Ultimate OSINT Guide
In 2024 alone, researchers estimate that over 1.7 billion personal records were exposed in data breaches globally.Most people assume that hackers only target "high-value"...
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