9 things private investigators can and can’t do
Adapted from an article originally published on Trustify*** 1. Can private investigators break the law? No. A private investigator is no different from a nurse, or a teacher, or a grocer, or any other profession when it comes to obeying the law. There are certain techniques that investigators execute that may…
A sleuth’s detective novel recommendations
Originally published on Sleuth, by Colleen Collins*** I’m a private investigator who enjoys reading about her fictional counterparts in detective stories. I’ve also written novels in the private eye genre, been honored to judge novels for the Private Eye Writers of America, and conducted workshops and written articles about writing…
20 reasons to hire an investigator
Originally published on LinkedIn, by Veronica Moore*** Many of us want to think the best of people and not view the world as a place that’s full of dishonesty, fraud, and corruption. Unfortunately, there are situations that call for expert advice and assistance when individuals and companies are concerned about such…
Twelve signs of infidelity
Adapted from an article originally published on NZHerald.co.nz.*** From the slightest change in the position of the car’s passenger seat to an interest in a new hobby, the signs can often be far subtler than lipstick on a shirt collar. 1. Your partner is playing new music. If you notice a…
From PI to crime novelist
Originally published on GQ.com, by Kevin Nguyen*** Patrick Hoffman is a uniquely qualified crime novelist: by day, he’s a private investigator, assisting criminal defense attorneys for jobs that take him to the outer reaches of all five of New York’s boroughs. Digging up people also takes him to the less interesting…
FBI warns of online dating scams
Originally published February 11, 2016 on FBI.gov-San Diego *** Millions of Americans visit online dating websites every year hoping to find a companion or even a soulmate. But the FBI wants to warn you that criminals use these sites, too, looking to turn the lonely and vulnerable into fast money…
How well do you know your fictional private eyes?
Test your TV and movie knowledge! *** Can you match all 20 actors with their fictional PIs? Click on the quiz at left, then make your best guesses. When you’re finished, click the link at the bottom of the quiz to see how you did. Good luck! Sorry, the quiz form…
Hiring a private eye for your parent’s nursing home
Originally published on NextAvenue, by Deborah Quilter *** Steve Moran was optimistic when he put his 83-year-old mom, who had suffered a stroke, in a rehab-style nursing home in California. “We saw the facility in the daylight, when it looked vibrant. The salesperson was really, really good,” he recalled. But…
Skip tracing techniques
Originally published May 04, 2017 on Accounting Tools SKIP TRACING OVERVIEW Skip tracing is the art of locating a debtor who does not want to be found. Skip tracing is needed in order to collect on overdue accounts receivable. In this article, we discuss several skip tracing techniques for locating…
How to hire a private investigator
Originally published on wikiHow LOOKING FOR A PI If you need to track a person down, keep an eye on someone’s activities, or otherwise learn information, you may be thinking about hiring a private investigator (PI). With so many choices out there, hiring the right private investigator can seem like…
