How do insurance investigators fight fraud?
Originally published August 27, 2014 on NerdWallet | By Alice Holbrook Making a claim for more than your damages. Fudging the dates on an insurance claim. Bending the truth about how an accident happened. These are harmless lies that will make a huge difference in your payout and won’t matter to a…
Hiring a private investigator
Circumstances that prompt the need for a private investigator are often emotionally-charged, so give careful thought and consideration before hiring. Make sure you identify what you want to know, what outcomes you expect, and how much money you are willing to spend. Research your potential investigator thoroughly by reading online…
Private investigator fees
Most private investigators offer a free initial consultation, where you can ask about all costs and fees for the services you require. A flat fee is often charged for certain basic services like background checks or research (phone numbers, vehicle registration searches, criminal records). For more specialized investigations, hourly rates…
History of private investigators
From Wikipedia.com In 1833, Eugène François Vidocq, a French soldier, criminal, and privateer, founded the first known private detective agency, “Le Bureau des Renseignements Universels pour le commerce et l’Industrie” (“The Office of Universal Information For Commerce and Industry”) and hired ex-convicts. Official law enforcement tried many times to shut…
