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Automotive fraud is a topic that demands our attention and vigilance. With the average vehicle now worth around $48,000 and climbing, the stakes are higher than ever. Let's dive into the details of automotive fraud to understand the tactics employed and how you can safeguard yourself from falling victim to these schemes. In the realm of vehicles, deceptive practices have become increasingly sophisticated. One striking example is what experts term "fast money, fast cars, [...]

Two investigative strategies stand out when searching for up-to-date information about someone for a legal case: skip tracing and asset searching. These two methods are essential for locating individuals and their assets, but they each serve slightly different purposes and involve different types of information. Let’s delve into the nuances that set these two powerful techniques apart. Skip Tracing Skip tracing involves the art of locating individuals who have “skipped” out or intentionally vanished [...]

Perhaps you might have a relative or someone closely connected to your family who has recently passed away. There's a possibility that someone could attempt to misappropriate your inheritance money. Whenever there's a death or even a person falling ill and entering hospice, or even before illness, especially among the elderly, some individuals may see this as an opportunity to transfer assets to their advantage inappropriately. When an older person passes away, [...]

We're observing a surge in fraud cases within family law-related events. Therefore, if you or someone you're acquainted with is undergoing a family event like divorce, a family member's demise, or even the birth of a child, it's essential to advise those around them to be extremely vigilant. Pay close attention to the activities surrounding these events. There's a notable increase in instances of fraud among family members during such occurrences. Naturally, in a [...]

What are the prominent scams we're encountering in 2023? As an investigative agency, we monitor the spectrum of fraudulent activities that clients bring to our attention. Over the years 2021 and 2022, we observed a substantial occurrence of schemes such as cryptocurrency or blockchain-related frauds and deceptive investment offers promising high returns. The perpetrators would present an enticing proposition—promising to double invested funds within a month. This bears similarity to a swindle [...]

Fraudsters can be anyone, even people you least suspect; in our agency, we’ve seen significant growth in one particular area of fraud: family law fraud. In the last 12 to 18 months, this type of fraud has skyrocketed, causing significant financial losses for unsuspecting victims. This blog post will shed light on the different forms of family law fraud, particularly divorce and probate fraud, and discuss how you can protect yourself and your loved [...]

Instagram can be a great place to share your daily life and keep in touch with friends; it’s also a place for scammers to scour for their next potential victims. Recently, we’ve seen reports about an emerging type of scam gaining popularity - the account takeover scam. This blog discusses how this scam operates and how to keep your account safe from these cunning scammers.  The scam goes something like this… One day, you [...]

Picture this: you receive a seemingly innocent text from Amazon, UPS, FedEx, or some other delivery company informing you of a failed package delivery attempt. But here's the catch - you haven't even made an online purchase recently. You might wonder if there’s been a mistake, but little do you know that it’s not actually the company messaging you but cunning scammers trying to exploit your momentary confusion. In this article, we’ll discuss fake [...]

Have you ever wondered who owns a certain property? Whether you're in the process of buying a new home, exploring a different neighborhood, or conducting an asset search, finding out the property's owner is easier than you might think. Let's dive into the simple steps to unveil this information and navigate the process smoothly. Public Records Hold the Key The ownership details of a property are not hidden away in secrecy; they are actually [...]

Are you concerned about crossing paths with an online scammer? Online scams are rampant across email, social media, and more; however, that doesn’t mean we should live in fear when using the internet. Identifying an online scammer in the wild may seem daunting, but often they closely follow each other’s patterns. By copying the scams of another scammer, we start to get a glimpse into their inner workings. After years of investigating online scams, [...]