Category: Private Investigation

How do I hire a real and legit private investigator?1.) Are they licensed? What is the license number and issuing State?2.) Call and confirm with the state agency that the licensee is in good standing and has not been disciplined.3.) Do they have an office? Having an office doesn’t make you a good investigator, but…

How do I hire a private investigator online?1.) Define your needs and goals. Some investigators offer full-service services, while others specialize in one area of investigation. Determine which one is the best fit.2.) Verify their license and credentials.3.) Evaluate their online presence.4.) What is their fee structure?5.) If investigators are limited in your area, you…

Does someone need to be officially certified as a “”private detective”” or “”private investigator”” by law enforcement in order to call themselves one?The law enforcement community is not involved in designating the title of a person who has secured a private investigative license. All the Investigative Service Agencies issuing licenses do so with the words…

How can someone with no experience in being a private investigator get hired by one?The truthful answer from someone who has been in the business for 50 years is that making the Olympic hockey team might be easier. We are not being negative or dissuading you from trying. The stark reality is that no established…

What does it mean when a job application says references will be checked?Don’t be fooled by an application that says your reference will be checked. This will probably not occur if the agency or the assigned private investigator is in the top echelon of their industry.Here is what happens. Everyone knows the three references you…

What are the reasons for private investigators refusing service based on the nature of the investigation? Over the past 43 years, we have declined to represent or perform services for corporations, insurance companies, attorneys and the public. The first one below may surprise you.1.) The mental health of the client makes it prohibitive to engage…

What methods do private investigators use to determine who to investigate?For the past 43 years, we haven’t decided who to investigate, as that is almost always the client’s decision. Granted, a PI may accept or decline a case based on several factors, but the initial matter is brought by a client, corporation, insurance company, or…

How do private investigators typically acquire clients? Do they primarily receive clients through law firms or other sources, or do they actively advertise and wait for potential clients to reach out to them?Before you ask how PIs acquire clients, they need to know the four main pillars of our industry:1.) Attorneys2.) Insurance Companies3.) Corporations4.) The…

Is a private investigator license required for working at a PI firm or only for owning one? What if someone does investigations for others without using their own business name?Let’s take the questions in order:1.) First, you must check with the state bureau that licenses private investigators in your area. Many states allow individuals to…