What is the difference between a private investigator and a private detective? The terms “private investigator” and “private detective” are often used interchangeably. In fact, there is absolutely no difference between a private investigator and a private detective. Some state licensing organizations, such as those in Connecticut, Georgia, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, refer to the term “private detective” or “private […]
Like most investigative firms, we often hire other investigative firms around the country and around the world to obtain information, so we are in a unique position to answer questions relating to how to find a private investigator. Below is a step-by-step process that we go through to find a private investigator. Keep in mind […]
This is case study in how an asset search assisted in negotiating a favorable settlement for our client. T.J. came to us last year with a problem. A few years prior, he had lent his brother-in-law $300,000 to invest in the booming real estate business. The brother-in-law built high-end custom homes in North Carolina, but […]
Long before I became interested in the world of private investigations, I was a sports nut. When I finally realized that I didn’t have the athletic prowess to become a professional athlete, I focused on becoming the general manager of the New York Mets. When that turned out to be a bit of a pipe […]
I’m a bit late to the after-party, but the 24th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference wrapped up on June 28. I was honored to be one of the presenters on utilizing open sources and public records in the U.S. The truth is, I learned a lot more than four things from the 24th ACFE conference. […]
We were recently working on a case in which we needed to obtain a driving record abstract for an individual in Illinois. We found out that in order to obtain a driving record abstract, you need a driver’s license number, which we didn’t have. In many states, private investigators can obtain a driving record abstract […]
“Due diligence investigation” is a phrase that varies in meaning among different business organizations and industries. From the perspective of a venture capitalist or a private equity investment manager, it’s about assessing the business model, conducting market research and talking to the market. For an accountant, it may be analyzing the books and records. From […]
We have all done it at one point or another—called references who were supplied by a potential employee, new vendor, or client. It’s tedious. You can pretty much predict what they are going to say, but it’s a “normal” course of business and generally, it’s a good practice. It’s certainly better than not calling at […]
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