Reviews show a clear pattern of billing and customer-service complaints alongside at least one positive report about data accuracy and usability. Multiple users report unexpected or recurring charges after low-cost trials, and several describe difficulties getting responses from support or with the opt-out process. If you consider using Social Catfish, review the payment terms carefully, monitor bank statements closely, and document any unexpected charges. For disputes, keep copies of correspondence and use formal complaint channels if necessary; weigh the single positive accuracy report against the many billing-related complaints when deciding.
Examples from available reviews (Aug 2022 – Feb 2026).
Social Catfish provided accurate, fast identity searches with an intuitive interface.
“Social Catfish exceeded my expectations by delivering fast and reliable service”
They billed 24,99$ secretly after my 1.99$ authorization.
“I only authorized 1.99$, but they secretly billed 24,99$ afterward, never gave me a warning.”
Opt-out process misclassified me and they stopped responding.
“they incorrectly labelled me as a business attempting to remove a client.”
$39.99 was charged after a $1.99 prediction with no support contact.
“then suddenly $39.99 disappeared, and no way to contact support.”
Mixed signals: one reviewer praises fast, accurate searches, while many others describe the service as misleading or dishonest in practice.
Most reviewers report unexpected or higher charges than advertised, describing hidden or unauthorized billing and poor perceived value.
One reviewer found the interface intuitive and easy to use; few others commented on product usability, so evidence is limited.
A single review reports accurate, timely results and useful data types (images, phone, email, name searches); few others evaluated data quality.
Several reviewers describe poor follow-up on support requests, difficulty with opt-out processes, and lack of response to complaints.
Overall impressions skew negative: many users report feeling scammed or mistreated after trial charges, while one user reported a positive outcome.
For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.
Sources: Trustpilot (40) · Collected.reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: February 2026
The service pushes a $28.97 monthly plan and seems overpriced.
“You must immediately sign up for a US$28.97 monthly plan!”
A supposed $1 search resulted in a $71 charge despite same-day cancellation.
“Then I got a $71.00 charge put on my card!!”
Searches returned no useful results and refunds were refused.
“This platform does not work.”
Image search failed to include social media and returned irrelevant results.
“The image search was really bad.”
Results were very bad and the page provided incorrect information.
“The result very bad.”
They applied monthly charges without permission, calling it a scam.
“They subscribe to a monthly charge without your permission.”
Opt-out requests were acknowledged but my profile repeatedly reappeared.
“it is for one day, and back.”
Reverse image search returned irrelevant results and chat support didn't respond.
“Reverse image search is absolutely useless!”
Image search failed to find user's profiles and refunds were denied.
“Absolute garbage service and support.”
Searches provided no dating app info and image matches were only similar photos.
“The image search only gives similar images not actual images.”
Support required a deletion form that seemed intended to collect personal data.
“The only thing they want is your personal data to sell it illegally!!!!”
They charged me but I couldn't access the service due to constant errors.
“They basically took my money and left me locked out.”
Paid and received only the pre-subscription information promised on-site.
“before you subscribe the site gives minor details but tries to tempt you to subscribe.”
They have not complied with my data removal requests under state privacy laws.
“Social Catfish still hasn’t responded to my requests to remove my personal information.”
Service is expensive and did not work for the reviewer.
“Overly priced service that does not work.”
$39.99 was charged after a $1 trial with no explanation.
“No email, no explanation, just my money gone.”
A $1.99 payment was followed by a later $49.99 charge.
“Paid $1.99 first, then got hit with a $49.99 charge later.”
After a $1 start they billed $24.99 later and were unreachable.
“I can’t reach anyone to fix this.”
$1.99 trial turned into a $39.99 charge.
“$1.99 trial turned into $39.99 stolen.”
€49.99 was charged without consent after a €1 transaction.
“No consent or refund.”
Opt-out process misclassified me and they stopped responding.
“they incorrectly labelled me as a business attempting to remove a client.”
They billed 24,99$ secretly after my 1.99$ authorization.
“I only authorized 1.99$, but they secretly billed 24,99$ afterward, never gave me a warning.”
A supposed one-time $1 payment became a $49.99 charge.
“Paid 1$ thinking it was one-time, suddenly 49.99$ gone, this site feels like a complete scam.”
They charged €1 then an additional €39.99 later.
“charged 1€ then extra 39.99€ later.”
Their 1.99$ test fee was followed by a 24,99$ withdrawal.
“I trusted them with 1.99$ test fee, then they withdrew 24,99$ sneaky, I feel completely robbed.”
A $1 charge later resulted in a hidden $39.99 charge.
“They tricked me, first 1$ for prediction then 39.99$ hidden charge, very dishonest service.”
After a $1 prediction payment, they charged $39.99 without approval.
“I paid only 1$ for a prediction but later they charged me 39.99$ without my approval.”
$24.99 was removed without notice after a $1.99 payment.
“then €24.99 was removed from my account without notice.”
A $1 start later resulted in a $39.99 bill.
“It began with just $1, but soon they billed me $39.99.”
A €1 trial became a €49.99 charge without consent.
“€1 trial turned into €49.99 charge without consent.”
They charged $24.99 after advertising a $1.99 service.
“They promised a simple service for $1.99, but later took $24.99.”
They took €24.99 after a €1 introductory offer.
“Socialcatfish.com took €24.99 from me after I started with a €1 offer.”
I was charged $39.99 after paying $1.99 for a prediction.
“I was charged $39.99 after paying only $1.99 for a prediction on socialcatfish.com, very unfair.”
A €1 trial was followed by a €49.99 charge.
“I tried for €1 only, then €49.99 was charged, this feels like a deliberate scam.”
They secretly billed €49.99 the day after a €1 charge.
“I thought it was €1 only, but next day they billed me €49.99 secretly, very dishonest company.”
$39.99 was charged after a $1.99 prediction with no support contact.
“then suddenly $39.99 disappeared, and no way to contact support.”
After a $1 trial I lost €24.99, confirming other reviews.
“Many reviews say socialcatfish.com tricks users, my experience losing €24.99 after $1 proves it’s true.”
A €49.99 hidden charge appeared after trusting a €1 offer.
“I trusted their €1 offer, but later noticed a hidden charge of €49.99, very misleading service.”
A $1.99 trial turned into an extra $39.99 charge.
“At first it looked cheap, only $1.99 to try, but soon they charged me $39.99 extra without telling me.”
After a $1 check, SocialCatfish charged $39.99 without approval.
“I paid just $1 for a small check, but later socialcatfish.com charged me $39.99 without my approval.”
This page combines submitted experiences with public reviews from platforms such as Google, Trustpilot, etc. Recurring points are summarized without changing the content of reviews.
Social Catfish is an online people-search and identity-verification service that offers reverse image, phone, email, name and username searches. The platform aggregates public records, social media and other online sources to produce reports and searchable results; it also provides opt-out and account controls for users who want data removed.