How to cancel Truthfinder in singapore and reclaim your money
Understanding Truthfinder before you cancel
Truthfinder is a subscription-based people-search platform that aggregates public records, background data, and contact information into searchable reports. You pay a recurring fee to access criminal histories, residential addresses, phone numbers, and other publicly available details about individuals you search for.
Most users subscribe to reconnect with old contacts, verify someone's background, or conduct quick public record checks. However, once the results disappoint you, the cost exceeds the value, or you simply forget the subscription renews automatically, cancellation becomes urgent. At Yafee, we specialise in helping consumers navigate subscription exits with confidence, and we guide you through every procedural step to cancel Truthfinder legally and recover any charges you dispute.
Why people cancel Truthfinder
Users terminate Truthfinder subscriptions for predictable reasons: search results fail to match expectations, they completed their lookup task and no longer need access, monthly charges feel excessive, or they discover similar information available free elsewhere. Many also forget the subscription auto-renews and only notice recurring debits weeks later.
If you recognise yourself in this list, the process to cancel is straightforward once you identify your subscription method and know which legal safeguards protect your position. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions in Singapore, and the same framework applies here.
How you subscribed determines your cancellation route
Your cancellation method depends entirely on where you signed up. If you subscribed directly via Truthfinder.com using a credit or debit card, you cancel through their account dashboard. If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store, the app marketplace handles your subscription and billing, not Truthfinder. This distinction is critical because it changes where you send your cancellation request, your refund timeline, and your escalation options if the company ignores you.
Your consumer rights under singapore law
Singapore's Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act establishes your legal foundation to cancel Truthfinder, dispute charges, and claim refunds if the company breaches its obligations.
What the consumer protection (Fair trading) act requires
The Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act prohibits traders from engaging in misleading or unfair conduct. This means Truthfinder must not hide renewal charges, obscure cancellation procedures, or charge you without explicit consent. If Truthfinder's website failed to display cancellation terms clearly at signup, made the cancellation process deliberately difficult, or charged you after you requested cancellation, you have grounds to dispute those charges.
Singapore law does not mandate a 14-day cooling-off period for digital subscriptions the way some European jurisdictions do. However, if Truthfinder misled you about charges or service features, you retain the right to cancel and claim a refund regardless of how long you have held the subscription. Transparency and consent are the controlling principles.
Where to escalate if Truthfinder refuses you
If Truthfinder ignores your cancellation request, disputes your refund, or continues charging after you cancelled, contact the Consumer Association of Singapore (CASE). CASE investigates complaints about unfair trading practices and can mediate disputes at no cost to you. Additionally, your bank or card issuer can investigate chargebacks for unauthorised or fraudulent charges under the Payment Card Industry rules.
Document everything: email confirmations, screenshots of charges, account statements, and all communication attempts. This evidence strengthens your claim if you escalate to CASE or dispute the charge with your bank.
Your legal position
Under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act, you have the right to cancel any subscription if the company's terms were unclear, the cancellation process was deliberately hidden, or charges were unauthorised. You do not require Truthfinder's permission to cancel; you simply must provide clear, written notice. If Truthfinder refuses a refund for charges after cancellation, contact CASE or your card issuer immediately.
Cancellation methods for Truthfinder
Your subscription exists in one of three ecosystems, and each requires a different cancellation method. Identify your subscription source first to avoid sending cancellation requests to the wrong place.
Cancel a direct website subscription
If you subscribed directly through Truthfinder.com using a credit or debit card, this is your cancellation route. It is the fastest method and places your request directly with Truthfinder's billing team.
- Log into your Truthfinder account at truthfinder.com using your username and password.
- Navigate to Account Settings or My Subscription (usually found in the top-right menu or account dropdown).
- Locate the Subscription or Billing section.
- Select Cancel Subscription or similar wording.
- Truthfinder will likely ask why you are cancelling; provide a brief reason (optional) and confirm cancellation.
- You will receive an on-screen confirmation and an email receipt. Save both.
- Verify your account shows "Cancelled" or "Inactive" status within 24 hours.
Most direct cancellations process immediately and your access stops within hours. However, refunds for the current billing cycle are not guaranteed unless you cancelled within Truthfinder's refund window (typically 7-14 days from purchase). If you paid but received no service or the charges were misleading, Yafee recommends following up with a formal refund request email (see the refund section below).
Cancel an apple app store subscription
If you subscribed through the Truthfinder app on an iPhone or iPad, Apple App Store handles your subscription and billing, not Truthfinder. You must cancel through your Apple account.
- Open the Apple App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap your profile icon (top-right corner).
- Select Subscriptions.
- Find Truthfinder in the active subscriptions list.
- Tap Truthfinder and select Cancel Subscription or Turn Off Auto-Renewal.
- Confirm the cancellation when prompted.
- You will receive an email confirmation from Apple. Save it.
- Your access to Truthfinder continues until your current billing cycle ends; after that date, your subscription terminates.
Apple App Store subscriptions automatically renew on your next billing date unless you cancel before that date. Once you cancel, you retain access until the end of the current cycle (for example, if you paid on 15 May and cancel on 20 May, your access ends on 14 June). Refunds for unused portions of a billing cycle are handled by Apple, not Truthfinder. If Apple refuses a refund, escalate to the Consumer Association of Singapore or your card issuer.
Cancel a google play store subscription
If you subscribed through the Truthfinder app on an Android device, Google Play handles your subscription. You must cancel through your Google Play account, not through Truthfinder.
- Open Google Play on your Android device or visit play.google.com in a web browser.
- Navigate to Account or Payments and Subscriptions.
- Select Manage Subscriptions.
- Find Truthfinder in the active subscriptions list.
- Tap Truthfinder and select Cancel Subscription.
- Choose a cancellation reason (optional) and confirm.
- You will receive an email confirmation from Google. Save it.
- Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle; after that date, Truthfinder automatically terminates your access.
Google Play works identically to Apple App Store: your subscription continues until your next billing date unless you cancel beforehand. Once cancelled, you keep access until the current cycle ends, and then you lose access permanently. Refund requests for Google Play subscriptions go to Google, not Truthfinder. If Google denies your refund, contact CASE or your card issuer with evidence of the charge.
Refund rights and dispute procedures
Your entitlement to a refund depends on how long ago you paid, whether you used the service, and whether Truthfinder's terms were transparent.
When you qualify for a refund
You qualify for a refund in these circumstances: you cancelled within Truthfinder's stated refund window (typically 7-14 days), you received no access or defective service, you can prove the charges were unauthorised, or Truthfinder's terms were misleading at the point of sale. Singapore law does not guarantee refunds simply for changing your mind after the refund window closes, but it does guarantee refunds if the trader engaged in unfair conduct.
If you paid but never accessed the service or the search results were completely inaccurate, you have a strong refund claim. Yafee advises you to submit this claim in writing as soon as possible.
How to request a refund from Truthfinder
- Collect your evidence: screenshots of the charges, your credit card or bank statement, the confirmation email from signup, and any communications from Truthfinder.
- Visit Truthfinder's contact page or support section and locate the refund request email address (usually [email protected] or similar).
- Draft a brief, professional email stating: your account email, the charge date and amount, the reason for your refund request (for example, "Service delivered inaccurate results" or "Subscription cancelled within 14-day window"), and a reference to the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act if applicable.
- Attach screenshots of the charges and your account cancellation confirmation.
- Send the email and request a read receipt.
- Truthfinder typically responds within 5-10 business days. If they approve, the refund appears in your account within 3-5 business days after that.
If Truthfinder ignores your refund request or denies it unjustly, escalate to CASE or your card issuer with your email correspondence and evidence. Your bank can initiate a chargeback investigation if the charges were unauthorised.
Disputing charges with your card issuer
If Truthfinder refuses to refund you or does not respond within 14 days, contact your bank or card issuer and request a chargeback dispute. Provide your bank with: the charge date and amount, evidence that you cancelled, the cancellation confirmation email, and any refund request correspondence. Your bank will investigate and, if the evidence supports you, credit your account. This process typically takes 4-6 weeks but protects you if Truthfinder continues to ignore you.
Pricing and subscription costs
Understanding Truthfinder's pricing structure helps you calculate whether a refund claim is worth pursuing and reveals the true cost of the subscription.
| Subscription tier |
Monthly cost (SGD) |
Billing cycle |
Auto-renewal |
Refund window |
| Basic (monthly) |
$24.99 |
Monthly |
Yes, automatic |
7-14 days |
| Standard (monthly) |
$39.99 |
Monthly |
Yes, automatic |
7-14 days |
| Premium (annual) |
$179.99 |
Annual |
Yes, automatic |
14 days |
| Trial (3 days) |
$3.99 |
3 days |
Yes, converts to monthly |
3 days |
All Truthfinder subscriptions auto-renew unless you cancel before your billing date. The annual plan offers the best value per search but locks you into a commitment; if you change your mind within 14 days, request a full refund immediately. Monthly plans renew more frequently, so you must cancel within 7-14 days to recover costs.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling
Most cancellation problems arise from preventable errors, and recognising these traps will help you exit smoothly without dispute.
Mistake 1: cancelling in the wrong place
The single most common error is sending a cancellation request to Truthfinder's general support email when you subscribed via Apple or Google. Those platforms handle billing independently, and Truthfinder cannot cancel an app-store subscription. If you subscribed on the app, cancel through the app store; if you subscribed on the website, cancel on the website. Yafee has documented hundreds of cancellations that failed because the consumer contacted the wrong company.
Mistake 2: forgetting to save confirmation emails
Once you cancel, Truthfinder sends a confirmation email. If the company later claims you never cancelled or continues charging, this email is your proof. Save it to a folder, forward it to yourself, or take a screenshot. Without this record, you cannot prove your cancellation to CASE or your bank.
Mistake 3: delaying a refund request
Truthfinder's refund window closes 7-14 days after purchase. If you wait three weeks to request a refund, you will likely exceed the window and lose your claim (unless you can prove unfair conduct). Submit refund requests immediately after cancellation if the service disappointed you.
Mistake 4: not checking your statements after cancellation
Even after you cancel, verify your bank statement for the next 2-3 billing cycles to confirm Truthfinder stopped charging. If a charge appears after your cancellation date, contact your bank immediately. The longer you wait to dispute an unauthorised charge, the harder it becomes to recover your money.
After your Truthfinder cancellation
Once you cancel successfully, a few follow-up steps ensure the cancellation sticks and you recover any disputed charges.
Verify your cancellation within 24 hours
After you cancel, log back into your Truthfinder account (if direct website) or your app store account and confirm your subscription status shows "Cancelled", "Inactive", or "No active subscription". If it still shows "Active" after 24 hours, contact Truthfinder or the app store again immediately.
Monitor your bank statements for 90 days
Set a calendar reminder to review your bank statement each week for the next three months. Look for any recurring charges from Truthfinder, Apple, or Google that relate to Truthfinder. If you spot an unexpected charge, dispute it with your bank within 60 days of the transaction (the standard dispute window). Yafee recommends this because some billing errors slip through, and early detection gives you stronger grounds for a chargeback.
Store your cancellation email permanently
File the cancellation confirmation email and any refund correspondence in a dedicated folder on your computer or cloud storage. If a dispute arises months later, this evidence will be invaluable to CASE or your bank. Label the folder clearly (for example, "Truthfinder Cancellation - 2024") so you can find it quickly.
Comparison: direct vs app store subscriptions
The method you used to subscribe determines your cancellation speed, refund availability, and who you escalate to if problems arise.
| Feature |
Direct website |
Apple App Store |
Google Play Store |
| Cancellation speed |
Immediate (within hours) |
Effective immediately |
Effective immediately |
| Refund handler |
Truthfinder directly |
Apple |
Google |
| Escalation contact |
Truthfinder support |
Apple Support |
Google Play Support |
| Fastest method to cancel |
Direct website (5-minute process) |
App Store (5-minute process) |
Play Store (5-minute process) |
| Chargeback dispute route |
Your card issuer (bill Truthfinder directly) |
Your card issuer (bill Apple) |
Your card issuer (bill Google) |
All three methods cancel immediately in practical terms, but your refund and dispute pathways differ. Direct website subscriptions give you the most direct communication with Truthfinder, while app-store subscriptions shift refund authority to Apple or Google. For maximum control, Yafee recommends subscribing directly through the website rather than the app if you are uncertain about long-term commitment.
If you need to contact Truthfinder directly for a cancellation or refund dispute, use these official contact channels.
| Contact method |
Details |
| Email support |
[email protected] |
| Mailing address |
Truthfinder Inc, 300 Frank W. Burleigh Blvd, Suite 100, Titusville, FL 32796, USA |
| Online account portal |
truthfinder.com (log in and navigate to Account Settings) |
| Fastest response time |
Account portal (immediate cancellation within 5 minutes) |
| If no response within 10 days |
Escalate to CASE: consumerassociation.org.sg or call 6100 0315 |
Always use the account portal first for direct cancellations; it is the fastest route and generates an instant confirmation. Reserve email for refund disputes or follow-up. If you cannot access your account or Truthfinder ignores your email after 10 days, contact the Consumer Association of Singapore for mediation.
Your next steps with yafee
Cancelling Truthfinder requires no legal expertise if you follow this framework methodically. Identify your subscription source, use the correct cancellation method, save your confirmation email, and monitor your bank statement for 90 days. If Truthfinder refuses a refund, lean on the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act and escalate to CASE or your card issuer with your evidence.
At Yafee, we have guided thousands of Singapore consumers through subscription cancellations across dozens of platforms. The same principles apply: transparency, documentation, and persistence. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions and recover disputed charges by understanding their legal rights and following a clear procedural path. Visit yafee.com to explore resources for other subscription cancellations, or contact us directly if your Truthfinder dispute escalates beyond these steps.
Your consumer rights under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act are robust, and companies like Truthfinder cannot hide behind obscure terms or ignore cancellation requests indefinitely. Act now, document your steps, and reclaim control of your subscription.