The Ponzi scheme epidemic has continued to proliferate in 2011 nearly 2 ½ years since the largest Ponzi scheme in history came to the forefront when Bernard Madoff was arrested in December 2008. Over the first half of 2011, Diligentia Group has identified over 51 Ponzi schemes* with alleged damages of $837 million which have […]
A due diligence background check on potential investments can help your family office preserve wealth and protect assets for generations to come. Frauds, Ponzi Schemes and Financial Fraudsters The news is filled with stories of some of the most sophisticated investors in the world being duped by investment frauds, Ponzi schemes and financial fraudsters. While […]
A frequently asked question on the Internet is “What does a private investigator do?” People typically envision a stereotypical fedora- and trench coat-wearing, wisecracking, cigar-chomping “old school” street detective. In reality, though, a private investigator is typically hired by businesses, law firms or individuals to obtain specific fact-based information to help them make more informed […]
There are many things to consider when a law firm is hiring a private investigator. Below is a guide to some best practices. Licensed and Insured There has been a troubling trend of unlicensed private investigators, so the first thing that a law firm should do is confirm licensing status with the local regulatory body. In the […]
This is a great video that Valerie Parker at VGP Video made for us. Thanks to Valerie for a great interpretation of what we do at Diligentia Group.
Father’s Day gives us all an opportunity to celebrate fatherhood. My two children have brought infinite joy and happiness to my life. When I became a parent, the one thing I did not expect was that my children would be teaching me valuable lessons about life and my profession. Here are just a few examples […]
Utilizing a professional private investigator to conduct a background check can cost you anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on several important factors, most notably the depth of information that you are seeking to obtain. As with any service, the more involved the project (in terms of both time and expenses), […]
Christopher Marquet (former Kroll staffer and co-founder of Citigate) of Marquet International has released a report on Ponzi schemes which provides some great statistics and analysis of Ponzi Schemes and their traits. The report analyzed 329 distinct Ponzi schemes in the United States which have come to light since 2002. You can read the entire […]
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