Start an OSINT workflow from a known identifier such as a name, phone number, email, Telegram username, vehicle, company or another public clue. DC6 Sherlock is designed for lawful research of information already available from open sources.
OPEN DC6 SHERLOCKCommon identifiers that can serve as starting points for open-source research
Start with a name, surname, partial name, approximate age or known birth date and review public matches.
Research public references associated with a phone number or email address, including profiles and web pages.
Use a public username or Telegram ID as a clue for reviewing an open digital footprint.
Public profile URLs and usernames from social platforms can help correlate identity signals across the web.
Review openly available vehicle information by VIN or registration number where such data is public.
Supported document identifiers should only be used where you have a lawful basis and the corresponding information is publicly accessible.
Research public infrastructure such as domain names, IP addresses and related technical references.
Use an address or cadastral identifier to locate information available from public and official open services.
Research organizations by name or public registration identifiers using information from open registries.
Three steps from a known identifier to verified open-source findings
A phone number, name, email, Telegram username, VIN, domain, address or another supported identifier.
Open DC6 Sherlock and use the search format that matches the identifier you already know.
Verify public matches across multiple independent sources and avoid conclusions based on a single signal.
Use Telegram as a single entry point for several common OSINT workflows
| Category | DC6 Sherlock | Example clue |
|---|---|---|
| Person | Name, age, birth date | Alex Smith |
| Contacts | Phone, email | +1… / name@example.com |
| Social | Telegram and public profiles | @username |
| Vehicle | VIN, registration number | VIN / plate |
| Infrastructure | Domain, IP | example.com |
| Organizations | Name, public registration ID | Company / registry ID |
Common questions about people search, identifiers and responsible OSINT use
Open Telegram, choose a known identifier and begin correlating public sources.