How to Conduct a Stake-Out & Surveillance

With these useful tips on How to Conduct a Stake-Out & Surveillance you yourself can be a private eye. When conducting your own stake-out or surveillance, make sure to “cover your bases” before you begin. Make sure you plan ahead and have any necessary items with you. If you are conducting surveillance for court purposes, be sure to document time and location of your stake-out or surveillance. As a precaution, non-professionals should only attempt Relationship Investigations surveillance.

· Always carry a digital camera, some sort of recording devise, binoculars, and paper with a pen for notes.

· Be unnoticed—Conduct the stakeout from a rented car if possible. Try to find one with tinted windows.

· Conduct a “spot check”—Drive by the location one time before setting up your position.

· Park on the opposite side of the street—this will make you less noticeable to people.

· Jump in the back seat—this will appear that you are waiting for someone. If you have tinted window, you will go more unnoticed.

· Bring a friend or two to help—this looks less suspicious and they may help you see something you missed.

· Try to notice any suspicious activity coming from the person or building you are observing. Record whatever you see so you have visual evidence of the person or people you are looking at.

· Get a plain looking “paper plate” from a local car dealership can be a helpful when going undercover.

· Bring an extra large empty water bottle because you’ll have to use the bathroom at some point

· Bring adequate water and snacks, you may be out there a while.

· A viewing or recording device is usually handy.

· Someone may approach you; have a good story made up about why you’re out there-carry a map with you-pretend you are lost.

· Wear sunglasses and a baseball cap to disguise your face and hair-be sure NOT to wear bright colors or “fancy” sunglasses.

· If a subject uses an elevator, do not press a floor button; or choose the one for the top floor subject.

· When following at night, if you get a chance, put a piece of reflector tape on the rear of the subject’s car to insure you are following the right car.

· Always top off your tank before you start—you never know how far you may have to follow.

· Carry bridge toll money-if necessary.

Infidelity-How to Catch Your Partner Cheating

Have you had enough? Are you at the end of your rope? With the use of these informative tips, you too can catch your partner cheating. There are several different warning signs that become apparent when Infidelity is a question. These tips will help you gather rock solid evidence. As a precaution, non-professionals should only attempt Relationship Investigations surveillance.

• Suspicious cell phone behavior—Watch especially for unusual phone behavior such as hiding their phone or going into another room to answer a call.
• Smelling of another person’s perfume or cologne—Pay attention to the timing of when they do their laundry. Do you do it or do they? Is this a change from the way it used to be?
• Leaving the house at strange hours—Perhaps working late nights when they didn’t use to; or going to see some friend that you’ve never heard of.
• The history on the internet is constantly being deleted and suspicious behavior when checking email and during online chatting.
• At the beginning of an affair, the husband/wife may actually be more affectionate than usual due to guilt feelings.
• Later, after the affair has been going on awhile, he/she often starts finding fault with the wife/husband as a defensive mechanism (i.e., to justify the affair in his/her mind).
• Cheating partners often lose interest in domestic activities, such as spending time with the kids, fixing up the house, lawn care, etc.
• Cheating partners may have a change in sexuality (i.e., more sex, less sex) as well as unexplained sexual requests.
• The cheater’s relationship with their family will almost always change, that is, he/she will tend to become more distant, cold, or fault-finding (i.e., he/she starts to blame the family, especially the partner, for his/her behavior).
• Financial changes may become noticeable. The partner may notice unexplained credit card charges or withdrawals from the family’s checking account.

• Grooming habits change. A cheating partner may buy a new wardrobe or a lot of new clothes, or may just suddenly start to become more attentive to their personal appearance. The wife/husband may notice frequent bathing, more careful grooming, new cologne, a new exercise program, etc.
• Physical clues to the affair may start appearing, such as lipstick on shirt collars, perfume odors on shirts or jackets, secretion stains on underwear. Or the wife/husband may discover pieces of paper with notes or phone numbers, unexplained match books, receipts, condoms, etc.
• The partners driving pattern may change. The wife/husband may find the car needs gas more often than before or they may monitor the car’s odometer and find the partner is putting a lot of unexplained miles on the car.
• Keep track of the mileage on the suspected partner’s car and even monitor the time they leave for work and the time they come home.
• Keep a calendar and note the times. This should help establish a pattern.

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Have you wondered whatever happened to your high school sweetheart or your old classmate? How about the person who ran out on your bill you can’t find?
In a few simple steps I am going to show you how to find the person you are looking for yourself for free and very quickly. Sometimes these techniques are right under your nose.

The very first place to start is the most obvious.

If you’re reading this article, there’s a 99.9% chance that you own or have access to a computer. Search engines can be a wonderful tool for locating an individual. Use the larger search engines to your advantage. Start by simply putting in the person in question’s name. Almost all search engines also have an advanced search feature where you can add other parameters to your search. So by using these tools, you can add all of the information known to you. Once in a while, you’ll come up with a direct hit. Sometimes even the whole enchilada. Name, Address, Phone #, etc. You can even use the Google map for directions!

So my advice to you is to always start there. It’s the least expensive, most accessible method available to the general public.

There are also a few other methods that the average Joe can use to do a skip trace themselves.

Here are just a couple.

One great method to use in order to locate that long-lost lover or old chum from high school is to simply call any of your old friends that you know had contact with them. You would be surprised to find how many people are still in touch. Occasionally, it can be just that simple. No magic there. A simple phone call and your search is over.

Another avenue for your people search is to beat the sidewalk. If you happen to still live in the town where you knew the person originally, visit the old neighborhood, and any old friends or acquaintances that you can find that still live there. You can also just knock on the doors of the Skip’s old neighbors. Ask questions. Lots of them.

If you have a phone number of someone related to the person you are looking for, call and use a gag explaining to them that you are from Local drug store such as Longs or Rite Aid and an old reconstructed photo of such a person has not been claimed. you just need a number or address to send it to them or you would have to destroy it. Bingo. They usually give it you.

You could also try telling them that you are the person former landlord and a fairly large deposit was supposed to be refunded back to the person but you can’t locate them.

Do your home work first and know a little background about that person so you don’t get yourself into trouble by saying the wrong thing.

Another method you can use is send a letter to the person you are trying to find to their last known address.

However, some exact phrasing must be present on the letter in order for this to be successful. You must, I repeat, absolutely must, write in larger bold letters above the person’s address these words: “ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED, DO NOT FORWARD. NOTIFY SENDER OF NEW ADDRESS.” If the person has filed a change of address card, many times the post office will simply send the letter back to you with the new address on the letter. This is a trick that is not known by many and often will let you know exactly where you’re skip trace is now residing. It doesn’t always work, but when it does, it’s exhilarating to know that you accomplished your search for less than the price of a cup of coffee!

A word of caution. It can be dangerous, attempting to locate someone that you have not spoken to for many years. People often change, their lives change and their situations also change. You never know what their world is like currently, nor do you know what you’re getting yourself into. Walk lightly, and be very careful. There are many cases where people have been seriously injured and even had their lives taken by attempting to contact someone from their past. Please be careful. We suggest that if you know, or even think, there is the possibility of danger, PLEASE contact a professional to handle the search for you.

Word of caution. I have been trained to handle these situations, and much, much more. Many times, it’s not the situation itself, but the unseen that can cause problems. I am trained to handle these instances. We know that you want to find this person, but for peace of mind and personal safety, we always suggest that you contact someone that specializes in the field. Let us free up your time, provide for your safety and use our expertise to make every attempt at realizing your goal and locating the person in question.

As I mentioned above, there are many databases available for searching in order to locate someone that has long since moved away. However, one of the benefits of being a licensed investigator in the state of California is that I also have access to databases that are not accessible by the general public. This gives me the edge necessary to provide you with results. After a quick consultation, you’ll also see that this is quite affordable.

Sometimes, even less than what you see in those self-help kits advertised on television or online. Consultation is always free. So if you are looking for someone, take just a minute and call my office. It only takes a few minutes, and we may be able to help you decide what avenue is best for you. We do have some excellent success stories, and my firm could help you locate that part of your life that you miss so much. So don’t lose any more precious time. Click Here to visit my website.

A Private Investigator today is not like the P.I.’s on T.V. They actually do an abundance of activities that go from the mundane, background checks for corporations, to the exciting, child abduction recovery. Hiring a P.I. is simple, most people believe it costs too much or they just don’t know where to go to get their services.

Costs are reasonable and you can find P.I.’s in all of the common places – Yellow Pages, Google, referrals etc. But why would you want to hire a P.I. and what do their services entail? Here are the Top 5 reasons people hire P.I.’s and what the services should include – so you have a checklist to review as you hire any potential P.I. for your needs:

1. PERFORM BACKGROUND CHECKS

Who would need to conduct a background check to ensure their safety (monetary or physical safety):

Human Resources Departments at large or small corporations – an new employee could potentially be bringing some bad habits or issues with them that could potentially cost you tens of thousands of dollars in losses, lawsuits and/or lost man-hours of work.

Parents who are looking to hire a live-in Nanny – will your children be safe with the person who is watching them? Do they have the certifications that you are requiring? A check can also determine any previous issues with past clients.

Homeowners or business owners who are looking to hire a general contractor for work – this is a big one. Are they true to their word? The contractor may have a background of overrunning job budgets or not finishing on time. They may also have outstanding liens against their company based on work that was not completed or previous project issues.

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A family member who is looking into care facilities for elderly loved ones to ensure that they will be getting the best care possible – again if someone is taking care of a loved one, especially elder care, what are their certifications and are they current as described.

Dating someone on line – this is fast becoming one of the most researched fields for P.I.’s due to horror stories you hear about meeting people online and then having the person you thought they were turn into someone else.

Business ventures with a new partner – a new business venture is a touchy subject and a persons past can definitely affect the future of any relationship, especially if you are now venturing forth as partners. Find out what you can before the ink dries.

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An extensive background check from a reputable source will include:
Bankruptcies, liens & Judgments Search
Business License
Cellular Phone Number Search
Civil History
Corporate & Limited Partnership Filing Search
Credential Verification
Criminal History Database
Criminal History On-Site
Drivers History
Education Verification
Employment Verification
Federal Civil History
Federal Criminal History
Fictitious Business Name Search
Fire Arms Search
License Plate or VIN Search
Media Searches
National Criminal Index Database Search
National Death Locator
OFAC (Office of Foreign Asset Control)
Officers/Directors Records Search
Personal Reference Verification
Phone – landline Number Search
Professional License Verification
Real Property Ownership Search
Sex Offender Search
Social Security Trace
Toll Free Number Search
UCC Filing Search
Utility Search
Vehicle and Vessel Search
Voter Registration
Watercraft Search
Workers’ Comp. Filing Search
Terrorist – Multinational Search

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2. CONDUCT AN ASSET SEARCH

A private investigator is able to track real estate records and registered personal property belonging to any subject. Real estate records include assessor, deed, refinance and foreclosure records. Personal property records include aircraft, watercraft and stock ownership records for shareholders holding at least 10% of stock in public companies including the directors and top executive officers. the nationwide Asset Search also include tax Liens, judgments, notices of default, bankruptcies, lawsuits, business asset search, business credit check, business records, jury verdicts, news/media search and much more.

3. INVESTIGATE IDENTITY THEFT

Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another individual’s personal data in a way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. Unlike fingerprints, which are unique to an individual and cannot be given to someone else for their use, personal data—especially Social Security numbers, bank account or credit card numbers, telephone calling card numbers, and other valuable identifying data—can be used by someone to personally profit at the victim’s expense.

Unauthorized persons take funds out of others’ bank or financial accounts or take over their identities altogether, running up debts and committing crimes while using the victims’ names. A victim’s losses may include not only out-of-pocket financial losses, but additional costs associated with trying to restore his reputation in the community and correcting erroneous information about his financial or personal status.

The most common form of identity theft is when someone obtains the Social Security number (SSN) and perhaps a few other pieces of information about an individual, and uses that information to impersonate them and obtain credit in their name. The imposter might apply for credit, rent an apartment, get phone service, buy a car — and then not pay the bills, giving the victim a bad credit rating. Victims must then spend months and typically years regaining their financial health.

Private investigators can help you with your complaint to the proper law enforcement authorities by providing a declaration as to the search, which you can use with both law enforcement and your creditors. This process should help expedite the process of straightening out problems with creditors.