How to lookup a license plate (sometimes) by using only free Open Source methods. This is OSINT gold

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  • Опубліковано 13 бер 2023
  • This week’s private investigator training video explains step-by-step how to (sometimes) trace a license plate to find the owner’s name and address using only free, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), online resources so you can do this from the privacy of your own home!
    1. Verify the tag (license plate) really belongs to the vehicle you see it on. Easy.
    2. Turn the tag into a VIN (vehicle identification number). Easy.
    3. Turn the VIN into a name and/ address. Harder, but it can sometimes be done.
    Follow the video to lean exactly how to run a license plate without a permissible purpose and no follow-up audit by the Department of Motor Vehicles!
    WARNING: Some of the sites I share with you in this video may be scams and rip-offs! I do NOT endorse any of these sites. Uses them, but don’t pay them a dime (unless you are absolutely sure they will do what they promise they’ll do for you).
    To learn more about using Public Records OSINT, please check out my Public Records Mini-Course: shadowanyone.com/public-recor...
    In the meantime, remember... do the right thing, even if it’s the hard thing.
    Committed to your success,
    Larry Kaye,
    Private Investigator &
    #1 Best Selling Author
    P.S. - Don't miss my special report, If You Want to be a Private Investigator Give Up... Unless you Do These Three Things. You can get it for free on the home page of my blog at www.ShadowAnyone.com
    Resources by Larry Kaye:
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    Public Records Mini-Course: shadowanyone.com/public-recor...
    Surveillance Course: shadowanyone.com/about-the-gu...
    Process Server Course: shadowanyone.com/pstraining/i...
    51 Weird Tricks book: www.amazon.com/dp/B07RV4HXB9/
    51 Dirty Tricks book: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
    How to Make a Citizen’s Arrest ebook: www.amazon.com/How-Make-Citiz...
    How to Make Money as a Private Investigator Paperback Book (In Stock): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
    How to Make Money as a Private Investigator ebook: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 78

  • @gregorypecht7891
    @gregorypecht7891 Рік тому +21

    Thanks Larry. But unfortunately that’s them is showing 0 results for the vin# any other suggestions?

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  Рік тому +3

      Gregory, There's no 100% reliable way to do this with pure OSINT, however, I do have a playlist of methods that may help you with tracing a tag. You can find it here: ua-cam.com/play/PLHLZRyvs-1efILpKR9kyYtzGR9oCoSa-i.html

  • @INWPIA
    @INWPIA Рік тому +6

    Those OSINT resources and tools are great leads! As always, perform vetting and due diligence on any info. Thanks Larry Kaye, PI (Retired)!

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  Рік тому +2

      100%, John! Great addition to the conversation!

    • @maxianoacosta
      @maxianoacosta 9 місяців тому

      did u try it.. did t work for me

  • @fasman4835
    @fasman4835 Рік тому +14

    Do you know any alternatives to thatsthem? I tried running the vin check and nothing came up for a few cars..

  • @darnelltobar9726
    @darnelltobar9726 Рік тому +29

    Didn't know it was that simple! Watch out road ragers!😂😂😂

  • @EgyptBXO
    @EgyptBXO 11 місяців тому +6

    This was such a helpful video thank you! 🙌🏾🙏🏾

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, Egypt! It took over 8 hours of editing!

    • @EgyptBXO
      @EgyptBXO 8 місяців тому

      Lol I bet editing can be a long process!

    • @909heartbreak8
      @909heartbreak8 27 днів тому

      How was it helpful when everyone in the comments is saying it doesnt work, including myself

  • @rainacherienne1010
    @rainacherienne1010 Рік тому +1

    Quite good! Thatsthem did not return any info for me (I searched my VIN and have the same car for 7 years), everything else works. I feel like a spy 🕵️‍♀️ Thanks to you, I now run a background check on everyone. I checked a doctor I’m considering going to and he only had 1 speeding ticket from 18 years ago and no other court cases and a 900k house paid off, looks like a solid dude, I now feel comfortable being his patient.

  • @selfoblivionalex6262
    @selfoblivionalex6262 6 місяців тому +1

    Can one just get the plate or vin information and to the the DMV for public records?

  • @topiasr628
    @topiasr628 Рік тому

    This was pretty great! This is a good tool to stick in the filing cabinet, should the need ever arise. Neat tie-in with the flag!

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  Рік тому

      Thanks, Topia! That's a great way to look at it (as a good tool)!

  • @RaymondBelec
    @RaymondBelec Рік тому +1

    Thank Larry, very handy information.

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  Рік тому

      Thanks, Raymond! Always good to hear from you!

  • @Ms.PurseSevere
    @Ms.PurseSevere Рік тому +3

    Thanks Larry, how could I go about searching for traffic stops or violations that occur out of the individual’s county/state? I have the DOB, plate #, VIN, even SSN.

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  Рік тому +4

      The easiest way is to run the person's driving history record (sometimes called an abstract) through the state DMV that his or her license is issued through. You'll see all traffic violation convictions back for about 36 months regardless of location/state.
      Alternatively, you can build an address history on the individual including every county he or she lived or worked in for the last 7 years or so then search county by county.

    • @rainacherienne1010
      @rainacherienne1010 Рік тому

      @@ShadowAnyone I just lately realized that what you described here is exactly why background check companies ask for our addresses in the past 7 years.

  • @margaretlane664
    @margaretlane664 7 місяців тому

    In the "Thats Them" site the name does not appear. Any other suggestions?

  • @ZacharyLT
    @ZacharyLT 3 місяці тому

    How do I hide info from someone who is trying to track and possibly hurt me?

  • @mikeflin680
    @mikeflin680 Рік тому

    Hi Larry, thanks for another great video...very informative. What is the mapping software you use?

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, Mike! Although I try to never visit or use Google for anything. Their mapping and street-view are great (as you would expect from an overly invasive, privacy killing company).

  • @MomokaRage
    @MomokaRage Рік тому +18

    I ran the VIN and is not showing anything

    • @judystevens6888
      @judystevens6888 4 місяці тому +2

      Your video was great help I got VIN # put went I put it in says can’t be found for address of the car owner she almost killed me luckily I had my safety helmet on while riding my bike

    • @ocis
      @ocis 25 днів тому

      @@judystevens6888anything happen to her or no

  • @hawk7607
    @hawk7607 Рік тому +3

    Does anyone have a way of getting a vin number from a license plate in england?

    • @tamarabain8345
      @tamarabain8345 6 місяців тому

      look up recalls for the license plate number

  • @wildstallion2.048
    @wildstallion2.048 9 місяців тому +8

    I found the vehicle info but when i went to thatthem it said there were zero results..

  • @shodanhk
    @shodanhk Рік тому

    Thanks Larry!

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  Рік тому

      It's my pleasure, Jim! Thanks for watching.

  • @jetshows
    @jetshows 11 місяців тому +2

    I have a vin and plate number from a security camera. Still can't find owner for an Oregon vehicle. any recommendations?

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  11 місяців тому +2

      Hey, Bill. There's no 100% reliable way to do this with pure OSINT, however, I do have a playlist of methods that may help you with tracing a tag. You can find it here: ua-cam.com/play/PLHLZRyvs-1efILpKR9kyYtzGR9oCoSa-i.html I hope that helps.

    • @jetshows
      @jetshows 11 місяців тому

      @@ShadowAnyone thank you very much

  • @SentoHvn
    @SentoHvn 6 місяців тому

    Thank you Larry

  • @That2013Fordraptor
    @That2013Fordraptor Рік тому +2

    It’s making me pay If I want to get License plate checked All I need is the car model

  • @melissajeanbaptiste8839
    @melissajeanbaptiste8839 Місяць тому

    Hi what was that list site you sed for the county municipal? The website looks different.

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  Місяць тому

      The municipal court website of each county will differ from one another in terms of design.

  • @mabelh16
    @mabelh16 8 місяців тому

    Didn't work with license plate I used

  • @kaovang7416
    @kaovang7416 10 місяців тому

    I want to buy a car on facebook market, but the price is too good to be true. I need to know this stuff. Thank u!

  • @Vitecx
    @Vitecx 11 місяців тому +3

    What if im from canada and cant put in a state

  • @SidRandom
    @SidRandom 8 місяців тому

    doesnt work but offers to if you pay money.

  • @Lenny4400
    @Lenny4400 11 місяців тому

    Hello Larry I am trying to locate the owner of a vehicle. Because l want to get title transfer into my name. Are there any legal methods l can use to do this?

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  11 місяців тому

      Lenny,
      What you're asking is about "skip tracing". That's finding someone and there are many, many legal ways to do that depending on the information you have to start with.
      If all you have is a license plate number, here’s one thing you can do…
      Write a letter to the truck owner.
      Put it in an envelope with your return address and a first class stamp on it, but don’t seal the envelope.
      Write a letter to your state Department of Motor Vehicles asking them to forward your letter to the truck owner.
      Because the letter to the truck owner is unsealed, the DMV can review what you’ve written and insure the forward request is for legitimate purposes.
      There’s a good chance they will forward your letter to the truck owner.
      I hope that helps!

    • @Lenny4400
      @Lenny4400 11 місяців тому

      @@ShadowAnyone can l use the Vin number with this process? The DMV would not release the owner information to me because of the Privacy Act.

    • @Lenny4400
      @Lenny4400 11 місяців тому

      How much would you charge to locate the owner of l only have a Vin number

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, you can use this process with only a VIN.

    • @Lenny4400
      @Lenny4400 11 місяців тому

      @@ShadowAnyone I do not know the owner of the car.

  • @tamarabain8345
    @tamarabain8345 6 місяців тому

    i find vin numbers by looking up recalls for that license plate

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  6 місяців тому

      Good contribution to the conversation, Tamara! Thanks!

  • @jaybee2812
    @jaybee2812 11 місяців тому +2

    Any other free sites you can recommend to run a vin on besides thatsthem ? Thanks

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  11 місяців тому

      Hey, Jay. I don't have another good recommendation for a site like that and, while there's no 100% reliable way to lookup a license plate with pure OSINT, I do have a playlist of methods that may help you with tracing a tag. You can find it here: ua-cam.com/play/PLHLZRyvs-1efILpKR9kyYtzGR9oCoSa-i.html I hope that helps.

  • @kookookala6251
    @kookookala6251 10 місяців тому

    Certain states like Pennsylvania you won't find diddly because of the states information acts, California is another one. I don't know all states but there are a few you can't get anything from.

  • @wildstallion2.048
    @wildstallion2.048 9 місяців тому

    This dont work

  • @Haider-zh3wp
    @Haider-zh3wp Місяць тому +1

    Its scam they ask you money to look it up

  • @TheRickurb
    @TheRickurb 5 місяців тому +1

    The information you are disseminating is extremely dangerous to peoples privacy

    • @Infiniteplanezyt
      @Infiniteplanezyt 4 місяці тому

      This is just for private investigator reasons.

    • @banginzaza
      @banginzaza 2 місяці тому

      Good! If you act right you have nothing to worry about. But I doubt you do.

  • @kevinhewitt5077
    @kevinhewitt5077 10 місяців тому

    That's invasion of privacy

  • @JamesBramhall-yf7qc
    @JamesBramhall-yf7qc 5 місяців тому

    It’s not working it’s taking me to a site to pay? I tried Thats Them, can you help new to find out a plate information. Just need there name.

  • @kiddgroovy
    @kiddgroovy Рік тому

    Is it possible to find previous owners of a phone number? I have a old friend I would like to find but I can't remember their whole name and how it's spelled. But I have their first name, old number and town where they might still live.

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  Рік тому

      Yes, P.I.'s routinely do this kind of locate. All my best to you!

    • @kiddgroovy
      @kiddgroovy Рік тому

      @@ShadowAnyone So are you saying I have to hire a PI? Is there no other way to do it without hiring someone?

    • @ShadowAnyone
      @ShadowAnyone  Рік тому

      I usually explain it like this… I could make my own furniture, but by time I buy the supplies and tools, then trying to make a clean cut, connect a good right angle and stain or finish the item… well, it takes more time, money and effort than it’s worth to me. So I just go buy my furniture from a place that makes it the right.
      The same with investigations. A lot can be done by any private citizen, but the time, money and effort to learn the sources and methods, tricks and traps may not be worth it.

    • @kiddgroovy
      @kiddgroovy Рік тому +1

      @@ShadowAnyone it definitely might be worth it.. this friend I'm trying to find had the best vagina I've ever experienced in my life. I need to find this lady!🐳🐳🐳

    • @TheBossGi
      @TheBossGi Рік тому

      😂😂😂