Bitcoin scams are running rampant on Instagram. Have you been approached by a user asking you to become an investor? Maybe you've seen a post with a caption about bitcoin saying "I made $10,000 in one hour, invest now!" There are hundreds of thousands of these types of posts and requests made, be careful to avoid falling for a bitcoin scam. Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency and has grown exponentially over the last [...]
One of the many ways that fraudsters and debtors avoid being found is by using a PO box to disguise their physical location. To add to the trouble, information on the owner of a PO box is not readily available to the public. However, depending on your legal situation, there may be methods to obtain ownership information of a PO box. PO box information is considered private information and is protected by privacy laws. [...]
If you are trying to collect on a judgment, conducting a hidden asset search can help locate property and other assets that have been undisclosed, have not been found in past asset searches, or have otherwise been purposefully hidden. A debtor's ability to hide assets can be valuable in reducing the amount of collected cash. Hidden assets can also complicate the process of locating non-cash assets, legally seizing and selling assets, and even serve [...]
The world of corporate investigations is considerably vast and consists of several different types of activities, depending on the motive that prompted the investigation. It's all about protecting your business interests, reputation, financial status, and crucial information. At Active Intel Investigations, our clients most commonly request these four types of corporate investigations: Embezzlement Investigations Embezzlement is the intentional misappropriation of funds, property, or other assets by an employee or other person. Embezzlement can occur [...]
Background checks have become more popular and common than ever. Before you hire, date, or let anyone into your life - make sure you take the time to learn all you can about them. Background checks are an effective way of checking someone's past, revealing potential red flags or issues, and adding a much-needed layer of security and peace of mind. It may be challenging to understand who should be background checked, here is [...]
Real estate documents by law are public records. A deed that is signed over from one person to another, a mortgage that finances a property, and a lien against a property, are all public records. Real estate transactions are public records in most states, but there are exceptions. In some states, only personal information like names and addresses are public records while other information like the purchase price is confidential. You may need to [...]
There are many reasons why you might want to get someone's financial records. You might be trying to collect on a judgment, prepare for an upcoming trial, or you might be a suspicious spouse who wants to see what your partner is hiding. Whatever the reason, it's relatively easy to gather someone's financial records and find out where their hard-earned money is being spent. One of the most common types of investigations [...]
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency and worldwide payment system. It is the first decentralized digital currency, as the system works without a central bank or single administrator. The network is peer-to-peer and transactions take place between users directly, without an intermediary. These transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain. Bitcoin was invented by an unknown person or group of people under the name Satoshi [...]
One of the most difficult types of cases for private investigators are those that involve someone who has gone missing. Either they have disappeared on purpose, or their disappearance suggests that they were taken against their will. In either case, private investigators will find themselves in a situation where they need to put all their resources to work in order to trace the missing person online and hopefully find them in one piece. Here [...]
A writ of garnishment is a way to collect funds that are owed to you from a judgment or court order. If you are attempting to collect on a judgment against someone, a writ of garnishment is often the next step. There are two types of garnishment: continuing garnishment where you pull funds from a paycheck, and non-continuing garnishment where you can obtain a one-time lump sum. In a writ of garnishment, there are [...]
