Discreet and discrete may be two words that sound similar, but they are different. Here are a few ways to remember which is which:
Skilled investigators at Benard + Associates can locate individuals for many reasons and purposes. Some examples include locating 흥신소 witnesses to assist in an investigation, locating a person to serve legal documents or a debtor, and locating people who have made it difficult to find them.
Online Dating Scams
Millions of people rely on online dating apps to find love and companionship. Unfortunately, these sites also attract criminals looking to steal money and personal information for identity theft. These scammers are known as romance scammers. They use the profile of a good-looking person to lure people into their schemes. Once a victim trusts a criminal, they are asked to send money or gift cards or disclose bank information.
They may make up stories to justify their requests or request personal information like birthdates, home addresses, names of family members and work locations that can be used to guess passwords and gain access to an individual’s online accounts. They also frequently send links or attachments that are shortened or phishing sites that are designed to steal login details.
Other red flags are quick declarations of love, avoidance of video chats or in-person meetings and inconsistent stories. If you suspect you’re being scammed, contact your bank right away. Reporting these incidents helps federal investigators track down the perpetrators.
Pre-Marital Background Checks
As the days of blind dates or friends setting up happy couples dwindle, more and more people are opting for pre-marital background investigations to check out their significant other. A background investigation can uncover a wide range of information, from criminal arrests to previous addresses, credit history and more.
This type of investigative work can reveal deal-breakers such as bad employment, a felony history, financial issues, scandal or a history of substance abuse. In addition, it can also reveal false information that the subject gave – such as past marriages, inflated educational credentials or exaggerated financial assets.
While it may seem heartless to look into the secrets of someone who you are going to spend your life with, it is far better to be aware of any potential skeletons in the closet before you say “I do.” Martin Investigative Services can help with pre-marital background checks and give you peace of mind. Contact us today to learn more.
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Whether your business manufactures widgets, shoes or military equipment, you need to be sure that your competitors, foreign governments and disgruntled ex-employees aren’t stealing your commercial secrets. Technical surveillance countermeasures, commonly known as TSCM sweeps, can help you avoid this threat.
A comprehensive TSCM examination includes physical, electronic and network inspections. These inspections can detect and neutralize a wide range of technologies used to obtain unauthorized access to classified national security information, restricted data or otherwise sensitive information.
TSCM professionals use advanced, specialized equipment to conduct comprehensive “sweeps” of rooms, offices and vehicles. These devices can include hidden cameras, microphones and tracking technology. These tools can be hardwired or connected wirelessly through WiFi, Bluetooth and cellular networks (such as illicit IMSI catchers). TSCM equipment like the ORION non-linear junction detector helps to identify these devices whether they are active or not. This technology can be particularly useful for identifying the source of RF interference. It’s also capable of detecting a variety of other devices that can cause harmful electromagnetic interference and disruption.
Surveillance Investigations
Private investigators rely on surveillance techniques to gather evidence in investigations like fraud, infidelity, and child custody cases. Surveillance also helps businesses protect themselves from theft and intellectual property loss.
Using specialized software, social engineering, and public records requests, private detectives can streamline data collection and analyze multiple sources to locate individuals. They can also track the location of individuals over long distances using a range of methods including discreet observation and GPS tracking.
Discreet mobile surveillance is challenging and only highly skilled investigators are trained to follow their subjects without being noticed. This can be particularly useful in situations where eyewitness testimony is not reliable, such as when a witness claims to have seen a dark blue minivan speeding away from a crime scene but cannot provide more specific details about the vehicle, color, or driver. Performing stakeouts at locations that are tied to a suspected individual’s routine is another option, but requires patience and observational skills.