How to Verify an Individual's Background with Claude
Verify an individual's background with Claude and ToolRouter. Research publicly available information before hiring or partnering.
Tool
Claude investigates public records through a structured research conversation. Run deep_search and osint_search on a name and known context, then ask Claude to distinguish confirmed facts from inferred conclusions, identify gaps in the public record, and name the one follow-up search that would materially change the risk picture.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the People Search tool:
- Provide the person's name plus known context: company, role, and approximate location
- Ask: "Use people-search to research [name] — run deep_search and osint_search"
- Claude returns aggregated public information from multiple sources
- Ask Claude to separate confirmed evidence from inference, then identify the strongest inconsistency worth investigating further
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the People Search tool
Use people-search to research John Smith, claimed to be a former VP at Barclays based in London. Run deep_search and osint_search. Summarise what the public record confirms, what is inferred, what is missing, and the one follow-up search you would run before I rely on this for a business decision.
Tips
- Provide known identifiers — employer, city, LinkedIn URL — to help narrow results to the right person
- Ask Claude to label each finding as confirmed, inferred, or unverified before acting on it
- Use osint_search for deeper signals and deep_search for broader web coverage — run both