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Insurance fraud is a pervasive crime in society, and its occurrence is growing. In the United States in particular there are more and more cases of insurance fraud. It is a serious problem that, as discussed in our previous article, has a serious impact on business and citizens. In this

One might assume that insurance fraud crimes only affect insurance companies. That perspective, however, is not taking the whole picture into account. Insurance fraud isn’t only harmful to insurance companies. It can also have a direct and negative impact on individuals, communities and small businesses. So what defines insurance fraud?

There are times, unfortunately, when someone we care about goes missing. Perhaps they disappeared without warning, leaving us with no clues as to there whereabouts. An experience like this can be an absolute shock to the system. If you need help tracking someone down, there’s not a better person to

Background checks are not always mandatory for a new position, however, when it comes to working with children they are. There are a significant amount of reasons why, and each of them is important. The predominant one is safety, these systems are in place to keep children safe. So for

Last week we talked about the importance of social media checks as part of a background check. How important they are for employers to get a better idea of who they are hiring. Whereas, this week we will be discussing the intricacies of a background check. What exactly employers are

People often make use of background checks or screenings to acquire criminal, financial, and commercial records. Individuals and/or organizations can acquire these. Employers, for example, often request these kinds of checks. Usually, if they wish to take a candidate onboard for a high-security position. Or, at times, even one that

What is an expert witness? An expert witness is a person who judges accept as an expert, deeming their opinion an expert suggestion. They have acquired this expertise usually via their education, training, skills, certification, and experience in their profession. Therefore, a judge may consider their opinion on certain evidence

Although various mediums often portray private investigators (i.e.: movies, TV, books, etc.), these representations are often inaccurate. In fact, it’s quite common to see private investigators breaking the law in fiction. Which of course, in reality, they would never be able to get away with. It would go against the

Private investigators often collaborate with attorneys, this collaboration can be crucial to a successful case. So, how does a private investigator help an attorney? Why would you want to bring one onto your case? There are a myriad of reasons you might find yourself in need of a PI’s services.

To be a private investigator one needs a wide array of skills. Additionally, it requires very specific training; it’s a specialized job that requires one to wear many hats. Various different types of private investigators specialize in certain sectors of society. Even then, however, cases can vary wildly from each

Last week we delved into how a private investigator gains access to databases. Whereas this week we will be looking into how private investigators use these databases to better perform at their jobs. There are a wealth of reasons why databases are so important for PIs. Among the highest is

Databases are amongst the most important tools available to any private investigator. They are crucial for most investigations and are usually the first investment a new PI makes after acquiring their license. There are a plethora of different databases available, and each has its value for different types of cases.