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Ever hear the expression, “Things aren’t always what they seem?” The same applies to people -- they’re not always what they seem. Whether it’s for an employee, tenant, or a current or prospective lover, a background check may help you find information to help protect...

Television programs depict PIs as individuals who sit in front of potentially cheating wives’ houses and look to catch them in the act. Usually, the end result is the wife is caught red-handed, or the husband exposes some dramatic secret, one that’s not nearly as...

In 2019, there were 96,100 private detectives and investigators in the United States. The estimated job growth looks positive at 8.29 percent. If you have ever considered private investigation as a career, it’s a good idea to do some research. Like any career, there...

As technology continues to evolve, companies are coming out with new ways to design and build hidden cameras. You can easily find a variety of camera options, such as in clothes buttons, pens, smartphones, smoke detectors, and stuffed animals. Whether you are an...

Whether you are a private investigator or a PI client, you may want to know how PIs conduct surveillance. There are a wide range of cases that may require surveillance from missing persons to infidelity. We all have seen a TV series or movie that wrongfully depicts...

Did you know around 45 percent of hourly employees admit to fudging their hours? Around one in five employees have also been guilty of clocking in or out their co-workers fraudulently. Time card fraud is a serious issue that leads to a loss of company revenue and...

No matter what type of case you have, you may be wondering who you should call. You could call the local police, who serve the surrounding community. They likely have hundreds to thousands of cases to solve, which isn’t ideal for a time-sensitive case. On the other...

While the current divorce rate is falling, an estimated 750,000 divorces occur every year in the United States. For couples with children, they must determine who will have primary custody of their children and who will pay child support. Unfortunately, child custody...

If you have ever watched criminal shows or movies, you have likely heard of criminal profiling. This is an investigative tool that combines psychology and science. While some people do not see its value, criminal profiling can be a useful method used in a private...

The FBI reported that 18,000 people were victims of catfishing in 2018. This number will continue to grow as more people connect with others online for romance and money. Catfishing is when a person deceives someone else online using a fake identity. Once the...