How does one go about running a credit check on someone else?

[BreweryYardRat]

And will it show the exact amount of their debt? If it won't, is there a service that will provide that?

I'd prefer you not ask why. It's pretty personal.

[flvegan]

1. I believe fed law dictates that you have their permission to do so.

IIRC, even Accurint doesn't give up credit info so easily.

I may well be wrong, though.

[NMDemDist2]

2. I believe you're correct, however....

you can do background checks of people online for a nominal fee which often shows some credit data

:shrug:

edit to keep the spelling Nazis away :hide:

[NightWatcher]

3. nope, you cannot get personal, private financial/credit info from background checks

-signed a private investigator

[NMDemDist2]

4. but you do get any criminal or civil charges filed correct?

like if someone kited bad checks or filed for bankruptcy or was taken to court for unpaid bills right?

[NightWatcher]

5. yes on the court records, those are public and anyone can look them up

[flvegan]

6. You'd also get Lis Pendens, judgments, liens and mortgages

These are the only real "debts" and defaults you'd find. All public record.