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Insight in the Media

Insight is often asked to comment in both the press and media, here are some of our appearances.

BBC

Tony Smith – Director of Operations being interviewed on the BBC – The Big Question

Actor Ricky Tomlinson starred in BBC One series called Nice Guy Eddie as a Liverpool private investigator based on Tony Smith http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2002/05_may/31/nice_guy_eddie.shtml
Tony Smith being interviewed by Tim Muffett on BBC News about regulating private investigators in the UK http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-16464947/mps-look-at-regulating-private-investigators-in-uk

Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/blog/2011/jul/08/how-to-avoid-getting-your-phone-hacked
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/blog+internetphonesbroadband/rss
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/blog+media/phone-hacking/rss
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/blog+media/press-intrusion/rss
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/blog+technology/mobilephones/rss
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/blog+technology/telecoms/rss
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/blog/2011/jul/08/how-to-avoid-getting-your-phone-hacked
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/blog+internetphonesbroadband/rss
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/greenslade/2013/apr/24/ipcc-hacking

Huffington Post

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/author/anthony-smith/
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/anthony-smith/unfaithfulness-top-tips-to-spot-it_b_2757646.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.fr/anthony-smith/detective-conjoint-infidele_b_2865553.html
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/anthony-smith/private-investigators_b_15707332.html

Daily Mail

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4317658/Facebook-fraudsters-stole-identity-family.html

Daily Mail On-Line

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-15014065/Private-investigator-reveals-subtle-signs-look-you-suspect-partner-infidelity-craziest-lies-cheaters-told-including-faking-kidnapped.html

Bored panda on-line

https://www.boredpanda.com/detectives-private-investigators-strangest-case-stories

Independent

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/online/paris-brown-furore-and-my-facebook-and-twitter-social-media-history-a-lot-of-drink-a-lot-of-fags-and-some-really-dodgy-photos-8570584.html

Channel Four

A documentary for Channel 4 by Tony Smith about the Dr Alison Hewitt & Al Amin Dhalla case http://www.channel4.com/programmes/living-with-my-stalker/episode-guide/series-1/episode-1
http://www.channel4.com/news/private-investigators-hacking-law-firm-soca-home-affairs

The Sun

https://www.investigate.uk/blog/insight-investigations-featured-article-sun-newspaper/

WAPI

https://wapi.org/wapi-governing-council-overseas-representatives/
https://wapi.org/wapi-vice-chairman-tony-smith-invited-abi-banquet/
https://wapi.org/w-a-p-i-banquet-2015/
WAPI Chairman John Edwards presenting ‘Special Recognition Award’ to Tony Smith

Special Recognition Award by WAPI

The Leveson Inquiry

Tony Smith, Key witness at The Leveson Inquiry http://www.levesoninquiry.org.uk/witness/tony-smith/

The Academy of Professional Investigation (API)

https://wapi.org/wapi-member-praised-in-high-profile-stalking-case/

Wikipedia References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Association_of_Professional_Investigators
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Tomlinson

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Asset tracing Asset tracking technology for your assets you own, be they lost, stolen or in transit, can be an invaluable source of evidence for a variety of private and corporate investigations, including:

Illegal use of company assets for private use by an employee
Tracking high-value goods such as boats or caravans
Tracking containers of goods you are transporting
Monitoring delivery of small, expensive electrical goods

Tracing assets that have gone missing is a skilled task. Insight’s team of experienced investigators have many years’ experience in this field. It’s not just being able to manage desk investigations, being out in the field using tried and tested investigative methods combined with years of experience are essential to uncover the facts, in a legal manner. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Internet dating

Online dating can be a positive experience that often leads to true romance and love, but as online dating has grown, so has internet dating fraud.

It is reported that in the current climate on-line dating has seen a spike. Unfortunately what comes with this are the scams that are ramping up targeting those who will be relatively new to the phenomena of online dating.

This can be a great time to kindle romance, meeting soon is potentially not an option, but along with this there are unfortunately risks that you need to minimise.

Here at Insight we have already seen several cases where worldwide emergencies have been referred to and financial assistance requested by online dating scammers.

Obtaining Coronavirus testing
Pay for hospital treatment for a son or daughter
Obtain ‘permission’ to visit the UK

All of which have proved to be false. A blatant attempt to extract money never to be heard of again.

Those receiving such emails and those who have begun an on-line relationship should be careful as to their authenticity. “Ask sufficient questions of your correspondent and check whatever information you have been given until you are satisfied it is true and correct”. Although this has always been our advice it seems more prevalent in the current worldwide climate where the opportunist predator is constantly lurking.

Insight are here to offer free advice that may assist you in avoidance of the pitfalls. You want to be as sure as you can that a new online relationship or a developing one is honest and true. You need to be aware of some of the pitfalls, but whilst you should always exercise care with online contacts this should not detract from what could lead to a fulfilling relationship. Some of the warning signs to look out for…

They don’t have a digital footprint
They come on strong
They’re afraid of Skype
They won’t supply you with work or home details
They live or work overseas
They ask you for money
Their life sounds like a soap opera

Online financial fraudsters are clever and inventive creating plausible stories for needing money.

Some may engage in a ‘long con’, building up an online relationship with you as their target. In some cases, refusing initial offers of financial help, to hook their target later for a more substantial amount.

Likewise, other fraudsters, whilst not intending to defraud financially, can be profiling themselves as a single person when in fact they could be married or seeing many partners.

Despite the vetting of respectable and responsible dating sites, these fraudsters are still a real time problem targeting innocent victims, even when you consider yourself quite savvy in a technological dating world.

If you have any concerns, contact Insight Investigations today to request a background check. If you believe you are being targeted or are unsure about the person you are corresponding with and want further proof that your potential date is really are who they claim to be.

Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Family issues

Family is at the core of many peoples’ lives. Along with the good times, families can have many issues to deal with.

Insight offer a wide range of investigation services to cover family issues, from Nanny, Child watch observations to ensure your family is safe to tracing wills and long-lost relatives, even investigating a new member that appears too good to be true.

Talk through your concerns with one of our experienced team to find a way forward.

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Company theft

Employee theft is a fundamental problem for many businesses.

Thefts by employees placed in positions of responsibility and trust account for as much as 80% of all items stolen from businesses, something that has a massive impact on the bottom line of company profits.

Insight have a team of highly trained private investigators with the skills and experience to investigate employee theft and provide you with the evidence you need to carry out the relevant disciplinary action or through to court or tribunal court cases.

Your first instinct may be to call the police, but many companies prefer to conduct an internal investigation first to gather more evidence, protect the company’s reputation, and to protect personal and professional relationships.

Depending on the nature of the crime and your preference, we can carry out our investigations, causing the minimum of disruption and fuss to your business, or where our detectives make their presence obvious.

An overt operation sends out a strong signal to your staff and can prevent the occurrence of future thefts.

We can tailor our services to suit each individual case and can recommend the best approach for obtaining the evidence or information you require to deal with the matter. If you suspect an employee of stealing from your company.

Contact us today to see how we can help you. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Legal defence

If someone has wrongly accused you or a loved one of a crime or been falsely accused, we understand that it can be a stressful and traumatic time.

Facing criminal or civil charges and trying to prove your innocence can feel like an overwhelming and sometimes hopeless, task.

Insight supply a range of criminal defence services to help you fight civil or criminal charges. We have a team of highly experienced private detectives with the skills and ability to go beyond the reach of your legal representative to uncover evidence that can prove pivotal to your case.

Facing criminal or civil charges often feels like an insurmountable task.

The prosecution team has the support of the police, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), witnesses and other agencies all working together to prove your guilt. That’s a lot of people and resources working against you.

Insight can tailor services for each individual case. A private investigator has the time to focus attention on you and your case.

We have the skills to gather the necessary evidence efficiently, discreetly and quickly.

Insight Investigations has many years of experience in criminal defence investigations with a wealth of resources at our disposal.

Contact us today to find out how we can help you or to discuss the benefits of engaging a private detective with your legal team. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Legal appeals

Wrongful conviction of innocent people can happen simply due to insufficient evidence in support of their defence.

Insight has specialist criminal appeal investigators who have the skills and experience to review criminal cases and carry out a targeted investigation to help uncover previously unknown evidence to aid your appeal.

The criminal appeal process is like a standard criminal investigation, but with a slightly different focus – you’re already convicted and may have lost your liberty.

In this situation, time is of the essence.

There is only a limited time in which to carry out the appeal and there is a limit to the amount of appeals you can make.

A specialist criminal appeal investigator can help by providing you with stronger evidence. They’re dedicated to hunting down any potential witnesses, along with gathering proof.

When lodging an appeal, it’s essential to get it right the first time as you may not get another chance.

Grounds to appeal a conviction must be strong. To succeed in an Appeals Court, you need irrefutable new evidence that, if introduced in your original case, would have affected the outcome or proof that police procedures were not followed correctly. If you believe that you or the person for whom you are acting has grounds to lodge an appeal, contact us today to discuss the case, for advice on how we may be able to assist. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Legal process serving Our team of process servers cover the whole of the UK and have over 30 years’ experience of aiding our legal, solicitor and private clients.

We act with complete discretion to serve documents in line with your instructions, and UK law.

We are fully conversant with the laws and requirements of all courts in respect of the service of documents in the UK, and ensure that we effect service professionally, legally and on time.

What Insight offers

Same day collection of documents
Competitive rates on bulk process, starting from £95 plus VAT
Multiple visits for a fixed inclusive fee
No added fees charged without your prior knowledge
Preparation of Affidavits – Certificates of Service
We work outside 9am – 5pm – unsociable hours are our business
Full Professional Indemnity Insurance

A process server requires a high level of legal knowledge to ensure the correct completion of a job. It is a lot more than just handing a set of documents to another person; it’s about making sure the process is served correctly in every case. We regularly train all our process servers to keep them up to date with changes that directly affect how they carry out their job in line with current legislation.

Clients engage us to serve an array of documents, from statutory demands through to bankruptcy petitions, claim forms, divorce documentation and more. Let us help you to effectively serve your documents. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Legal evidence gathering

Trying to separate fact from fiction, rumour from conjecture, and prove a clear, coherent and comprehensive timeline of facts can be incredibly time-consuming, but it’s an essential element of any investigation.

A private detective is a regular citizen with the same rights and access to information as other citizens, so why hire one?

Insights’ trained and experienced investigators are adept at searching for information and can watch and listen to their targets without being obtrusive.

Independent of the parties involved, they have a degree of anonymity which means people are more likely to let their guard down and let something slip.

Most investigations involve some form of observation. Our experienced team uses a combination of traditional and modern methods to ensure we obtain strong evidence that’s admissible in a court of law or tribunal.

Insight have an outstanding reputation for gathering information and evidence for use in litigation, criminal defence and appeal matters, where detailed, comprehensive reporting is of paramount importance.

Our team of skilled private detectives are regularly engaged by law firms, government bodies, local councils, commercial enterprises, and private individuals to obtain the evidence they need in support of their cases.

If you need help gathering information for a case, or just require peace of mind given a set of uncertain circumstances, call today to find out how we can help you. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Prenuptial investigations

If you consider it vital that you know everything there is to know about your soon to be husband or wife, or if you have suspicions that you are not being told everything, hiring a private investigator to carry out prenuptial investigations can help to ease any worries you may have about your partner.

A prenuptial investigation can also prove if there is anything untoward in their lifestyle before you get married.

Such enquiries are extremely discreet and remain 100% confidential.

We do not limit such enquiries to the UK. We have affiliated representatives, many of whom who are personally known to us worldwide, to carry out background checks on your partner to help you get your married life off to its best start.

Why risk losing your inheritance, lifestyle or happiness due to a potential spouse not being as genuine as you thought.

Insight will carry out your prenuptial investigations discreetly and professionally to ensure we present accurate reports to you and your family where necessary. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Unfaithful Partner

Infidelity Investigations can help when you feel that you are in a situation where you suspect that you have an unfaithful partner. This is a stressful time of mixed emotions and uncertainty. Nobody wants to be in a position where they feel infidelity is happening and the upset this can cause.

A few signs of how to spot infidelity include:

Losing interest in the relationship and becoming distant
Anger, cruelty and unfair criticism
Changes in daily routine and work patterns
Changes to self-appearance and increased vanity
Mannerisms towards the opposite sex
Keeping on-line activity protected

It is worth noting that not one of the above signs, or even all of them together necessarily proves infidelity.

However evidence we have witnessed over many years and our common sense, tells us that major behavioural and daily routine changes are worth investigating. If you do suspect your partner of being unfaithful and you cannot speak to them about it, finding out the truth is the start to resolving any issues.

Once we have a full understanding of the facts from discussing your case with you, we can tailor any surveillance or background enquiries to enable us to gain the best possible results, based upon what you are able to tell us about your partner’s lifestyle and habits.

At the conclusion of our investigations, we will provide you with a full, detailed report, which will highlight any evidence of unfaithful behaviour, if it is happening.

Each report is delivered confidentially, and we will provide further advice where necessary.

You have a right to know whether your partner is being unfaithful. Insight Investigations can help you to move to a position of being in charge of the facts so you can make an informed decision going forwards and move on with your life.

Insight have been conducting successful private investigations for over 30 years, and know how to deliver a professional understanding service undertaken by trained award winning investigators to help you.

Contacting a specialist private investigator who can carry out a discreet relationship investigation will help prove either way if suspicions are correct or unfounded giving you piece of mind. The Insight team are able to provide a free no obligation discussion. Call us now to review your options, to gain peace of mind.

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Relationship observations

If you suspect your partner of being unfaithful, it is often the not knowing aspect which becomes the worst part. Often, you become suspicious noticing changes in a partner’s behaviour and it is unclear whether these changes are as innocent as they may claim.

You may be suspicious that your partner is unfaithful or keeping secrets from you and it is simply a matter of proving this. Only by having the facts and proof of their actions will you be able to resolve your concerns and if necessary, confront the problem.

Potential signs of infidelity

They have become distant or become defensive when confronted
Distinct changes in mobile phone usage
They won’t answer their phone or hide it when around you
They work late more often than usual
They are very protective of their computer and usage habit changes
Spending more time away from home
They are not as interested in you

At Insight, our professional team are specialised in conducting confidential matrimonial investigations. We work with you to tailor our investigation to your needs. For more information speak to a member of the Insight team in total confidentiality about your concerns. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Commercial observations The thought of observations may seem distasteful to some commercial enterprises, but it can often be the right course of action in sensitive situations. To verify information, you need an independent and unbiased report that you may require if the matter proceeds to court or tribunal proceedings. Insight can help by carrying out professional observations and by providing you with fully detailed authenticated reports backed up, if necessary and where legally possible, by video evidence, in accordance with UK law. There are several elements that need to be present for the successful completion of observation work. Most importantly, the use of experienced and trained professionals with the necessary skills to overcome the various problems that can arise during an observation operation, built on the tried and tested methods gained over many years of experience. Situations and circumstances can vary and, by implication, so does the type of observation required. Having investigators on the ground that can deal with situations as they change is of the utmost importance. For a free no obligation and confidential discussion on the best way we can help you, call us. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Nanny watch observations

When you trust someone to care for someone you love, the idea is that they will treat them in the way you would treat them yourself, you expect a level of professionalism and compassion.

How can you prove it if you think your loved one is not being cared for properly and what can you do about it?

Insight can carry out a full background check on any individual or company caring for your loved ones and determine if there is any risk.

Observation services can help uncover the truth when you fear that something is not right. Insight have helped many clients over the past 30 years to discover the truth and put their minds at rest.

This can be a delicate situation that needs to be handled with the utmost of care, a service that Insight has been able to provide for clients, giving them piece of mind, or provide the evidence to be able to resolve any issues.

Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Tracing long lost family By the time people turn to a private investigator they have usually exhausted every other choice available to them. Even with modern internet advantages, finding a long-lost family member or friend, the internet can have its limitations. The police have a very specific definition of a missing person and are often unable to help. If you have reached this stage it is likely that you feel tired, frustrated, and are on the brink of giving up your search. Some people will prefer us to begin the trace investigation from the outset, if they have little information to go on or are not in a position to undertake simple internet research. Ideally giving us as much information as you have at the start of our investigation, including full name, date of birth, last known address, any family background or information you feel is relevant gives us the best chance to find the subject quickly. However, if the information you have is more limited than that we have over 30 years of experience using skills and resources beyond the internet and database assets to bring an investigation to a successful conclusion for you. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Tracing birth parents It is probable that adults brought up by loving adoptive parents will never have known their birth parents. The emotional turmoil of “not knowing” though can linger throughout childhood and into adulthood. There are several methods available to trace birth parents in the UK. One such resource is to hire a private investigator. If you have your relevant information concerning your birth parent/s Insight can conduct discreet enquiries to bring that information up to date and ascertain current whereabouts. If practical, we can act as a third party if contact might be difficult. Only our seasoned and experienced Investigators handle these sensitive enquiries and in doing so will ensure that we undertake such enquiries with compassion, empathy and tenacity. Over the years we have conducted many birth parent tracing enquiries and have successfully reunited many clients with their birth parent/s worldwide. We also fix our fees at the start so you will be fully aware of the costs throughout. Let Insight help you find your own long lost family. In many circumstances our clients ask that we conduct preliminary background enquires to establish the living circumstances of any birth parent. Here at Insight, we feel it important that you know what circumstances you might face before you enter reconciliation. If you would like to know more information on how we can help, please call our team. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Tracing debtors Insight have their own specialist in-house tracing and research division utilising trained and experienced personnel, to assist you in tracing debtors, using a variety of methods to trace debtors who are avoiding responsibilities; the people on whom you are trying to serve papers, or missing witnesses with vital evidence for court cases. Our highly successful tracing service works throughout the UK and overseas. Using a combination of your information, modern methods and our understanding of human nature, combined with essential field work, each case is fully documented, and we report any difficulties experienced, enabling decisions to be made on further enquiries. We carry out all work undertaken with 100% discretion and within UK law. For bulk tracing work we can offer preferential rates, often with no trace no fee, where all of the relevant information is supplied. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Tracing old friends

Once you have exhausted Facebook, Twitter, old friends and the internet, Insight are able to assist in tracing old friends.

Insight also use all these tools, but with specialist skills to uncover leads, combined with years of investigative research knowledge.

With over 30 years’ experience, combined with modern approaches and on the ground enquiries Insight have a high success rate in tracing someone you have lost touch with.

Once given the full facts Insight can recommend how best to continue with your enquiry to locate the person you are looking for.

An important element of tracing an old friend is to let us discover their current circumstances, it is often of benefit to know a person’s current situation before entering a reunion.

People are searching for others for a variety of reasons, from a family member or friend who has lost contact, to somebody who has deliberately disappeared and wants to remain hidden.

Tracing a missing person on your own can be a very stressful time, and it can feel like a long, relentless task.

At Insight Investigations, we have a highly experienced team of private investigators with the skills and expertise to help you in your search,

Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Commercial vetting service

In today’s uncertain and challenging economic environment, it’s more important than ever for business owners to make the right decisions when contemplating a major business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, joint venture or new partnership.

At Insight we offer a full range of due diligence services to arm you with the facts so that every decision you make is backed by the right evidence.

Due diligence varies in meaning according to the business, organisation or industry. In general, it involves an investigation of the background and reputation of a business or individual prior to signing a contract which makes them legally responsible for an entity.

Knowledge is fundamental to making lucrative business decisions. Most commonly carried out before a major business transaction such as an acquisition or merger, due diligence investigations protect your current or future intellectual property and safeguard your company’s reputation.

You might also need to undertake a due diligence investigation to check on the integrity of your employees, suppliers, contractors or colleagues, especially if you manage from a distance, if your employees spend a lot of time away from the office or on the road, or if you’re experiencing internal issues.

Our investigators use a range of modern approaches combined with years of experience and tenacity to find out the information you need to know.

Investigations often entail forensic accounting, background checks, asset searches, mystery shopping and observation to give you piece of mind.

We work discreetly and efficiently to ensure you have enough information to make an informed decision without compromising your business relations.

Contact us today to discuss how we can help. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Family vetting service

Occasionally, when new members enter the family circle you might have suspicions concerning their background. Gut instinct is one thing, but a few hard facts can make all the difference to put your mind at rest.

With the emergence of the internet, including social media, it is easy to be fooled by somebody claiming glory for things that are not true, or even passing themselves off as somebody else.

Background Investigations have become even more important in today’s world.

It is just as devastating for a recipient to experience people spreading mis-truths about them.

Professional and experienced background investigation agents with wide-ranging abilities can check facts and interpret information.

Insight’s male and female investigators, can help you to put together the pieces to form a fuller picture to discover the truth about who you, or a family member is dealing with.

If a background check would help you discover the truth behind a person, call Insight Investigations today to speak in 100% confidentiality to one of our experienced team. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Internet dating vetting Internet dating is a growing trend that can lead to long term romance and relationships. It is essential that you make sure that you are starting a relationship with a genuine person. It is reported that in the current climate on-line dating has seen a spike. Unfortunately what comes with this are the scams that are ramping up, targeting those who will be relatively new to the phenomena of online dating that they are venturing into. This can be a great time to kindle romance, but along with this there are unfortunate pitfalls. Here at Insight we have seen too many cases where world events have been referred to and financial assistance requested by online dating scammers for

Obtaining testing
Emergency relief
Pay for hospital treatment for a son or daughter
Obtain ‘permission’ to visit the UK
Promises to gain wealth or savings after accessing something on-line.

All of which have proved to be false. A blatant attempt to extract money never to be heard of again.

Those receiving such emails and those who have begun an on-line relationship should be careful as to their authenticity. “Ask sufficient questions of your correspondent and check whatever information you have been given until you are satisfied it is true and correct”. Although this has always been our advice, it seems more prevalent in the current worldwide climate where the opportunist predator is constantly lurking.

Insight – www.investigate.uk are here to offer free advice that may assist you in avoidance of the pitfalls.

If you are unsure about somebody you meet on line, contacting Insight for advice and support on the background of someone can put your mind at rest and help you move on with the relationship you are seeking.

It is surprisingly easy for someone to fool you, so get the facts before things become too serious, even the most reputable dating sites have their fake members.

Keep yourself safe online by spotting some tell-tale signs that you may be communicating with an internet dating fraudster:

Fraudsters will usually ask you for your phone number so they can send you text messages and instant messages. They prefer this method over using online chat rooms or dating websites
They will keep asking questions that will help them gather as much information they can about you, but they won’t reveal much about themselves
They avoid telling you where they are working and where exactly they are living
They have a profile picture that is too perfect
They are asking for money because of a dilemma they are facing

Insight Investigations have many years’ experience investigating dating fraudsters. If you would like to ensure you are starting a relationship with a real person and would like help investigating the case, or if things just don’t add up, please contact us now. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Internet fraud vetting The internet has opened many opportunities. Unfortunately, this also comes with a level of fraud and scams. It is reported that in the climate of ‘stay at home’ it is also a sad fact that on-line fraud has increased targeting those who will be relatively new to online trading and venturing into new methods of sourcing products and information. Here at Insight we see cases where many have defrauded customers online. A trend of the worse kind when there are exceptional circumstances.

Those receiving emails and those who have started on-line communication with such suppliers must be extra vigilant as to their authenticity. “Ask sufficient questions of your correspondent and check whatever information you have been given until you are satisfied it is true and correct”. Although this has always been our advice it seems more prevalent in the current worldwide climate where the opportunist predator is constantly lurking. Insight are here to offer free advice that may assist you in avoidance of the pitfalls – check out your supplier before you part with money for goods that will never arrive. If you are uncertain about who you are dealing with, a holiday that appears too good to be true, a website that offers too much, or you just want to know who you are dealing with over the internet, Insight can help. We can investigate who you are dealing with to give you piece of mind, to be able to back away or continue. Call our experienced team who have helped people discover the truth before it’s too late. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Infidelity issues Being in a situation where you suspect that you have an unfaithful partner is a stressful time of mixed emotions and uncertainty. Nobody wants to be in this position. A few signs of how to spot an unfaithful partner include:

Losing interest in the relationship and becoming distant
Anger, cruelty and unfair criticism
Changes in daily routine and work patterns
Changes to self-appearance and increased vanity
Mannerism towards the opposite sex

It is worth noting that not one of the above signs, or even all of them together, necessarily proves infidelity, however; evidence we have gathered over many years and our common sense, tells us that major behavioural and daily routine changes are worth investigating to put your mind at rest.

If you do suspect your partner of being unfaithful and you cannot speak to them about it, finding out the truth is imperative. Contacting a specialist private investigator who can carry out a discreet relationship investigation will help prove either way if suspicions are correct or unfounded.

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Identity issues

Identity theft is big business and with the phenomenal growth of the internet and e-commerce, personal data is a valuable commodity, the risk to your personal data being compromised grows daily.

Insight Investigations has an experienced team of private investigators with the skills and ability to seek out cases of identity theft.

Identity theft occurs when fraudsters obtain enough personal information about somebody to commit identity fraud.

They need surprisingly little data to be able to commit a crime – a full name, date of birth and a current or earlier address.

Skilled identity thieves use a variety of techniques to get their hands on your personal data. If you suspect you’ve been a victim of identity theft, it’s essential to act quickly.

At Insight, our identity theft team can recommend to you who you need to contact and, we will investigate your case and make every effort to uncover who has stolen your ID and present the evidence to you in a thorough and detailed report that’s admissible in court.

Prevention is your best defence, take steps to prevent identity theft, contact Insight Investigations today to find out how we can help you to keep your identity safe.

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Company backgrounds

Conducting a company background check could be a crucial step before entering into a business relationship with another company, buying shares in a business, or if you have concerns about the finances of a company you’re doing business with.

Investigating a company will help protect your reputation, minimise the risk of fraud against your business and ensure that your company continues to run in a safe and profitable manner.

In today’s tough economic environment, it’s essential to know who you’re doing business with. Company checks are a broad area of investigation and could include researching a company’s assets and liabilities, investigating historical cases and competitors, carrying out an in-depth analysis into their position or checking their stock and equipment.

In addition, we can arrange mystery shoppers and test purchases, investigate the general marketplace, uncover products or services about to enter the market and research the company directors.

Insight have a determined team with the ability to uncover hidden what they might be trying to shield. A simple background check could make all the difference between keeping your status as a market leader and tarnishing your business name.

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Company infringements

All companies, from small enterprises with a handful of employees to large multinational corporations are vulnerable to fraud in the workplace.

Technological advances give those who might be tempted to commit fraud a diverse set of tools at their disposal.

It is only by discussing your individual concerns that we can assess where we may be able to aid you in your fight against fraudsters. Insight will listen to your problem and offer the best-case advice to help you discover the truth.

Workplace fraud can take many forms, including embezzlement, theft of equipment or company resources, computer crime, data theft, and forgery.

There are a few tell-tale signs you can watch for:

Employees continually working after hours and weekends
Staff taking work home, logging in remotely at odd times
People not taking their holidays, as they don’t want to leave their work open to the scrutiny of others
Dubious documents, or important files going missing or repeatedly misfiled
Staff refusing promotion, often an indicator of something going on under the radar

Insight have an excellent track record of investigating and solving cases of company fraud. We have many clients who use us repeatedly, confident in our abilities to investigate fraud and uncover proof that an employee is damaging internal resources through their actions. If you suspect a member of staff of committing company fraud, contact us today for an assessment of your case. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Company absenteeism

Employees are one of a business’ most valuable assets. They represent your company and are often entrusted with sensitive information and no employer wants to accuse a member of staff who is genuinely ill, but sometimes your suspicions need fully investigating.

Before advising you on the best course of action for an individual case, we initially discuss the case with you to gather the facts and potential reasons behind the employee’s actions.

We can conduct discreet observations and enquiries using the latest investigative methods in a non-intrusive manner, protecting the employee-employer relationship in genuine cases.

We will present you with all evidence gathered in a clear, concise report, admissible for use in a court case or tribunal.

We have an excellent track record of investigating and solving cases involving employee absenteeism and misconduct and have many repeat commercial clients who are confident in our abilities to uncover the truth and find the necessary evidence to resolve the matter.

If you suspect one of your employees of dishonest activity, contact us today to discuss how we can help you. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Cohabitation enquiries

Gathering evidence of cohabitation is never pleasant, seen in most cases as depriving a child or ex-spouse of support.

This is far from the truth; it is a means of uncovering evidence that you may require for court proceedings to ensure that as an estranged partner you are treated fairly.

It can affect maintenance payments when new circumstances present themselves that were not part of the original agreement. In such circumstances, private investigators can gather evidence to prove if an ex-partner is co-habiting with a new spouse, or any other circumstances which have changed, to ensure you are not paying more money than legally required.

Insight can carry out cohabitation investigations to provide you with firm evidence of new circumstances.

It is critical that evidence is presented in a court ready format adhering to all current laws, to ensure that your evidence is secure in court.

Cohabitation investigations can also help with sensitive custody matters.

Changes in circumstances can have an effect on both parties, so Insight can help you to obtain evidence that the circumstances are as agreed.

Only by explaining your circumstances fully to us can we offer advice on the best way forward for you. Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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Family observations You seek the reassurance of the truth and need to be in full possession of the facts to make an informed decision. Conducting observations on a family member can appear to be a drastic step, but if you are looking at ways to protect a family member, finding the truth about a situation and what is happening can be the first step towards that. Insight offer discreet and confidential observations in such circumstances. All cases have their own special requirements to bring around a successful conclusion. By talking with us, we can advise you on the feasibility of conducting such an investigation and the best way forward based on over 30 years’ experience combined with modern investigation methods and tenacity Call and speak to one of our expert team.

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