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How private investigators handle Workers Compensation fraud
What is workers compensation? It isn’t uncommon in the workplace for employees to suffer an injury or illness that may affect their performance even to the point where the employee may need to leave work for a time. When an accident occurs or an employee develops an illness in the workplace, workers compensation insurance is […]
How to catch a cheating spouse with proof
Do you have a cheating spouse? This is the question that goes through the mind of any individual who has raised suspicion about his/her spouse. Do I have a cheating spouse? This is a very painful and dreadful question to ask yourself, but if you have strong feelings that it may be happening to you, […]
How do Private Investigators conduct Surveillance?
Most of us, when thinking about the work of a Private Investigator, might have the idea of a shady guy in a trench coat following an even more suspicious individual, eavesdropping a crucial conversation or taking compromising pictures of a deal or an affair, much like in film noir portrayals. Or perhaps you think of […]
What is insurance fraud and how can a private Investigator help?
Insurance fraud is one of the most costly scams in the US economy, robbing many Americans billions of dollars every year. According to the FBI, It is estimated that the total cost of insurance fraud is more than $40 billion per year. This means that the average household is paying higher premiums for the fraudulent […]
Why you should hire a PI for your child custody case
Going through a separation or divorce isn’t easy, especially where kids are involved. When these cases proceed to court, the trial judge has to consider child custody for the parents based on evidence from each party. This usually consists of testimony, and always devolves into a he-said she-said argument. For your own case, you may […]
How to find a missing person
Are you trying to hunt down an immediate family member who has recently gone missing, or a relative who everyone suspects has disappeared? Or perhaps you’re searching for an old friend who you haven’t heard from in years and would like to know their whereabouts? Whatever the situation is, you’re probably extremely stressed out and […]
Safety in Schools
We are well into the school year both high school and College. Football, Soccer, Field Hockey, Cross-Country, all the fall sports! The topic I would like to talk about is quite hard, especially since there has been many of these over the past 20 years. School Shootings. There have been 68 school shootings since Columbine […]
Hurricane Season!!!
With the impending arrival of “Dorian” I thought I would write a brief article on Hurricane safety and awareness. I am currently in Sneads Ferry, NC where I reside. We are awaiting the storm of Dorian and expect a brushing by him or a landfall by Thursday night or Friday early am. This is my […]
Back to School and College
Back to School and College August is an interesting month. Severe heat, football starts, summer is coming to an end, and the dreaded days of school are back. For that fact many schools go back, colleges, public schools, many of your fitness classes start fresh, karate schools run specials, many different schools return to full […]
Active Shooter at Public Events and Venues
Active Shooters at Public Events and Venues It has become all too often that we must endure the possibilities of encountering an active shooter in a public place or an event. With the most recent events happening in Gilroy, CA, El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH I have decided to talk a little about what […]
Confrontation & Commitment
All to often we find ourselves close to or in a confrontation with someone whether it is over a parking space or changing lanes on the highway or just a mere disagreement on an issue. When this happens, we must take a step back and look at ourselves. Most of the instances we are upset […]
Vehicle Safety and Security on the Road!
Today we are going to discuss vehicle safety and security when driving down the road. Happy 4th of July and the coming weeks to summer! I wanted to mention a few items to consider before venturing out on your next summer party, grilling party and just getting away for vacation. Make sure you have checked […]
Home Safety and Security from Intruders
In this blog, we are going to look at the pros and cons of home safety and security from intruders. DISCLAIMER: I am not a lawyer. The ideas expressed hear are suggestions. YOU must ultimately make the decision what works for you the best in your situation. I have based my suggestions on experience, researching […]
Basic Safety and Security for Individuals
Good afternoon fellow Investigators / Security professionals and welcome to the New Blog of Confidential Investigations! My name is Tim Spiess and I am a retired Senior Special Agent from the United States Secret Service. I spent 20 years investigating white collar crime and protecting high government officials abroad internationally and domestically. I am also an accomplished […]
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