PeopleFinders

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About PeopleFinders

PeopleFinders is an American public-records and people-search business based in Sacramento, California. It describes itself as a trusted name in public-records search for more than 25 years. Its services include address histories, phone numbers, background checks and other public records. It is privately held, and Amber Higgins is its CEO. Sources disagree on its exact founding year, so none is given here.

On 26 August 2026 the company announced Stud or Dud, a privacy-focused web app for daters. A user can search by name, phone number, or first name and city. The app returns results drawn from public records, publicly available information and other permitted sources, with an AI-written summary. Each result carries a High, Medium or Low confidence rating and may show "green" and "red" flags. The company says a person who is searched is not notified, and that the product is for personal, informational and entertainment use only. It states that Stud or Dud does not provide safety determinations, consumer reports or eligibility screening.

Stud or Dud launched with four options: Vibe Checker at $5 for one profile credit, Casual Confident Dater at $8.97 a month, Serial Confident Dater at $19.97 a month, and a $10 bundle of 10 extra credits. Coverage of the launch has also noted concerns about accuracy, privacy and the data broker background of the business, and Stud or Dud publishes an opt-out and correction process for people who want their details handled.

Stories about PeopleFinders

• PeopleFinders launches Stud or Dud AI dating checks from $5 27 October 2026
  PeopleFinders launched Stud or Dud on 26 August 2026, an AI web app that flags 'green' and 'red' signals on potential dates, with paid plans from $5.

Also mentioned in

• Stud or Dud survey ranks fake profiles above ghosting, 46% to 30% 11 November 2026

Questions about PeopleFinders

What is PeopleFinders?

A privately held US public-records and people-search company based in Sacramento, California.

What is Stud or Dud?

An AI-powered web app launched by PeopleFinders on 26 August 2026 that organises public-record information about a potential date, with confidence ratings and green and red flags.

How much does Stud or Dud cost?

Plans start at $5 for one profile credit. Monthly plans cost $8.97 and $19.97, and a 10-credit bundle is $10.

Who is the CEO of PeopleFinders?

Amber Higgins, as named in the company's August 2026 announcement.

What does PeopleFinders do?

PeopleFinders is a privately held US public-records and people-search company based in Sacramento, California. It entered the dating sector on 26 August 2026 with Stud or Dud, an AI web app that organises public-record information on potential dates, with plans from $5.

Where is PeopleFinders based?

PeopleFinders is based in Sacramento, United States.

Sources

1. PeopleFinders Debuts Stud or Dud (PR Newswire)
2. PeopleFinders on LinkedIn
3. PeopleFinders Debuts Stud or Dud (AI Journal)
4. PeopleFinders Debuts Stud or Dud (ADVFN)