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Become a Private Investigator

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What Your Need To Know 

Private investigators are helpful to lawyers, companies and also individuals in helping them uncover information. They can be hired to perform background checks on applicants before employment, do credit checks or conduct surveillance on individuals and to monitor them to see what activities they are involved in among many other kinds of investigative matters. They however do not have any police powers. If you are thinking of becoming a private investigator, there are a few things you might need to know.

This field is wide

There are different kinds of private investigators thanks to the different areas of specialization the job comes with. You therefore might require choosing a specialty or you can take up several areas to handle. You have the option of being a corporate investigator, computer forensic investigator or a forensic accountant. You can select an area you are most interested in or several you know you are good at.

A private investigation specific qualification

Even though formal education is not really mandatory to become a private investigator, you might find it very beneficial to pursue a specific education and qualification. In some instances it is also compulsory to complete a formal course before obtaining a license (Australia for example). Criminal justice courses or police science courses can also turn out to be most useful in your line of duty. There is a whole of possible courses that can help with a speciality including criminal investigations, criminology and juvenile delinquency.

A bachelor’s degree is beneficial too

This is considering that some types of work for this job can be demanding and requires a degree. Aspiring corporate investigators will for instance find it useful to take up a programme in accounting or business administration or other related programmes. The degree expands your knowledge in the specific area you have selected to base your investigative work.

It is necessary to gain skills and experience

Clients are inclined towards finding experienced and skilled PIs. You must therefore find a way of acquiring the necessary experience you need in your area. You can find a job in a private security firm or a law enforcement agency to build your experience. The fact is, most private investigators have military or police backgrounds, but anybody can become one without this prior experience. The working experience will help you develop skills of working alone or in a group, develop needed communication skills and know how to make sound decisions.

You might need a license

Investigative work is delicate and can become dangerous at some point. Most countries and states require you be licensed to handle this kind of work. The compliance requirements will differ from place to place and you will need to adhere to your local requirements. You might be required to take and pass an exam on laws and regulations to gain your license. It can be illegal to do investigative work without a proper license. It is important to find out everything about private investigators before deciding to become one. You will find it easier knowing what is expected from you and what to expect as you work.

Becoming a private investigator and a good one at that, you will need to play your role and do your homework. When everything is working right, you can be sure to achieve your full potential in your line of duty.

Indonesia Private Investigation Agency (IPIA) and our sister agency Bali Eye Private Investigation Agency (BEPIA) are fully registered agencies offering investigation services to the private and business sectors throughout Indonesia and South East Asia.

Protection from Hackers

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Investigators Can Protect Your Company From Hackers

Catastrophic data breaches and hacking cases are some of the most common in companies today. Self-inflicted data leaks can put the security of any company at risk exposing it to different kinds of attacks, including those from hackers. Businesses make huge losses through such leaks and protecting your company information is crucial in keeping unidentified attacks at bay. Investigators offer services to ensure that your companies are all well protected from the attacks. They can help you with protection through different ways.

Sealing data leaks – This is important in keeping intellectual property theft at bay. Loses from this kind of theft can be hefty and can actually even run you out of business. The investigators will help you in keeping your date safe, protecting you even from insider attacks and financial fraud. These professionals know exactly what is best for the protection of your business’s top confidential information keeping data leaks at bay.

Identifying risks – When you know the potential risks your business faces, you will be in a better position to find strategies that will work to help you avoid the risks in general. The investigators can conduct comprehensive threat assessments in your line of business to identify the vulnerabilities as well as outright data leaks that can put you in risks leading to the attacks. Counter intelligent activities can be put in place to prevent enemies and even competitors from getting your business secrets. The mission is to protect critical information for the benefit of your business.

Discover unintentional or malicious employee misconduct – Fact is that most attacks rely on an inside job and this is what puts your employees on the radar for the investigators. Even though they remain to be the greatest asset for your company or business, they can also turn to be your greatest risks without you knowing. Data leaks are especially done through emails even though they can be unintentional. On the other hand, turnovers and downsizing as well as corporate restructuring can leave your business at risk with your employees. Investigators can help you out on this by assessing the risks as well as the vulnerabilities being exploited leaving you to future problems. They can help you evaluate and manage employee misconduct before damage is done to your company.

Identify your adversaries – Knowing adversaries is crucial in being a success in business today. This is because you will also get to know the direct threats they pose to you as well as the possible attacks they can unleash on your company and what they have to say about you. They are the people who can cause serious financial damage to any business, hence the need to take a proactive stance in competing and staying ahead of the game. Investigators can help you know exactly who your adversaries are, what they are doing and what they are saying through the information they broadcast. They can then offer you competitive intelligence solutions to keep you on the winning track every time.

Businesses are only a success when nothing is left to chance. Unidentified attacks can cost you your entire business which is why it is important to let investigators offer you the corporate protection you need to keep every aspect of your business safe.

Indonesia Private Investigation Agency  (IPIA) along with our sister agency  Bali Eye Private Investigation Agency  (BEPIA) are  fully registered Private Investigation Agencies offering private detective and private investigator services to the Private and Business sectors throughout Indonesia and South East Asia.

 

Protect Your Privacy

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Spy Gadgets And Investigators

Privacy is very important, but there are high chances that people will always want to interfere with your private belongings when you are out of sight. However, thanks to technological developments, it is now possible for you to keep an eye on your treasured belongings even when you are not around to see what is happening. You can actually do this by using spy gadgets or using the help of an investigator.

Spy Gadgets

They are made up of different items which have cameras to capture every moment on your behalf. Spy cameras are some of the best that you can choose. This is because they are designed to be discreet in that you can just leave them on your desk or around the home in a given area to keep intruders at bay. You can have their every action recorded. Spy pen cameras make amazing choices for your desk since it is hard for people to imagine that a pen can actually record anything. However, apart from the spy pen cameras, you have a variety of other spy gadgets that you can select to match with the specific area you wish to keep secure. The fact is that you can actually even install spy software on your cell phone or computer and get the results that you need.

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When you hire the services of an investigator to help protect your privacy, he will be responsible for coming up with the best ways to handle the work. He can choose the spy gadgets to use or come up with surveillance strategies and gadgets to help you relax knowing that private areas are kept private. The investigators are trained and therefore very swift in the way they handle their affairs. You will need to make agreements with them on the services you wish to enjoy, the duration of the investigations and the charges for the services. There are so many kinds of investigative things a professional can do for you to find out what you want to find out or to simply keep an eye on what you treasure the most.

Choosing your spy gadget

With so many options in the market today, you most definitely will want to end up with the very best spy gadgets for the needs that you have. Start by considering the installation requirements, the size of the gadget, ease of operation and energy requirements. A powerful but flexible gadget that is not easily identifiable can work amazing in areas frequented by people all the time. In areas such as homes, you can install bigger gadgets to handle a large area since here you have installation options and you can place them in different areas and still enjoy what they can do for you.

If you would rather hire the services of a private investigator, it is advisable to settle for a professionally trained one and one who has a good reputation and success stories from previous spy work.

The market has so many kinds of spy gadgets that you can choose from to protect your privacy. By looking at the features of each and relating them to your specific needs, you will be able to select the best.

Indonesia Private Investigation Agency  (IPIA) along with our sister agency  Bali Eye Private Investigation Agency  (BEPIA) are  fully registered Private Investigation Agencies offering private detective and private investigator services to the Private and Business sectors throughout Indonesia and South East Asia.

 

Employee Background Checks

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Employers are no longer taking chances with the people they hire to work for them. Any company’s reputation relies on the staff members and the combination can determine the credibility the business has in the eyes of the public. Apart from this, the employees you hire can determine the productivity of your company and there is therefore the need to be sure that they are really who they say they are and they are indeed qualified for the job you are about to hand to them. It is for these reasons that companies now conduct background checks and searches before hiring. But what do these searches really revolve around?

Job seeker’s identity

False identities cannot be ignored in modern times. There are people who impersonate others or come up with a false identity to land their dream jobs without having their past dug out. A background check however, can help truly identify the individual. This is a process that can be done through Social Security traces, working eligibility in the given state and global homeland security database searches. Special forms filled by the applicant can also easily help identify his true identity or catch any falsifications.

Job experience and education of the job seeker

Apart from scrutinizing the real identity of the job seeker, background job searchers can help verify that the individual attended the schools listed on the resume and attained the licenses and degrees he or she claims to have attained. Past work experience can also be verified during the searches. Potential employers actually have the chance to find out how satisfactory the job seeker’s work was with past employers in terms of performance. The searches can also reveal career advancements and previous salaries.

The legal and criminal history of the applicant

This is probably one of the things that many employers want to be very sure of before hiring new employees. They are important in making sure the employers know exactly the kind of person they are hiring, the risks and whether they are comfortable and ready to give them another take to life in their businesses. The searches will reveal information on driving records, civil lawsuits, sex offenses and federal, state of county convictions. Those with alcoholism or substance abuse problems can also be identified through alcohol and drug tests.

Job seeker’s financial data

Even though employee history on collection data and paid tax liens are protected, you can still get the financial information you need on your employee through the help of a consumer reporting agency. Getting a credit report can help you know about any a potential bankruptcy on the part of the employee even though discriminating as a result is forbidden.

Considering that all these can be revealed in a background check, it is advisable for job seekers to be honest with the information they give in their resumes. Any chance of giving false information can rob you of the chance to land a good job and give you a new chance to take life head on.

Job background checks can be of great help to employers on potential employees. They largely help in assuring them that the individuals they are about to hire are indeed suited for the job openings and the company at large.

Indonesia Private Investigation Agency  (IPIA) along with our sister agency  Bali Eye Private Investigation Agency  (BEPIA) are  fully registered Private Investigation Agencies offering private detective and private investigator services to the Private and Business sectors throughout Indonesia and South East Asia.

Our two agencies both conduct business due diligence assessments in Indonesia. However, we can also recommend Business Due Diligence Indonesia (BDDI). BDDI specialise purely on business due diligence and pre-employment screening, and with an extensive network of political, financial and business experts, and over ten years specialised focus, they are perhaps the leading experts in their field. 

Conducting A Reference Check

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Application forms and resumes from job applicants carry plenty of information on the candidates. They are the documents employers rely on to find more about who the applicant is and whether they are suitable for the job opening that is available in the company. Usually, the resume will have referees given by the applicant in relation to the schools they have attended and previous jobs. The references are used by the potential employers to verify information and even find out more about the candidates.

The truth is that the resumes and application forms won’t reveal everything about the candidates, but through the references, you can find out additional info apart from verifying what you already have. When conducting job interviews, ask for the consent of the applicant to contact the references given to gather additional information or make verifications. You can then go ahead doing your reference check and here are tips that can help you enjoy a pleasant experience all through.

  • Start with the reference checks early. This should actually be early enough before you make a decision on the candidates. The sooner the better since you will be in a position to give all candidates equal chances of consideration before a final decision is reached. Early checks will save you from fast, quick last minute checks that won’t help you much.
  • Always identify yourself, the organization and your title when you call up the references and then let them know the reasons why you are calling. If they reckon it is a good time to talk, you can go ahead with the check or schedule to call later if they are busy.
  • Let your references understand that the information they give on the candidate will be held confidential. This will ensure that they feel comfortable enough to disclose all details you need on the applicant honestly.
  • Give the references enough time to respond to the questions you pose to them without cutting them off or filling out sentence on their behalf. The more you can find out about the candidate the better it will be for you. Ask questions related to the candidate’s performance, strengths, weaknesses, team spirit, success in fulfilling duties, job responsibilities, salary, employment capacity, and relation with other employees and reasons for leaving employment in the company in the organization. You can also give the references time to make additional comments on the applicant.
  • Take down notes as per the response you get on each candidate. You will find it easier to go through all information when you take notes on the individual resumes or application forms to make evaluations swift later.
  • Ask for more references from the references you are already contacting if you feel a need to extend the check on that given individual.
  • Hire the services of private investigators. They offer background checks or investigations and they can physically visit the references or conduct telephone interviews on your behalf to get you all information you need within a short period of time.

Reference checks are important to make employers today in verifying applicant information and also getting to know the kind of a person they are about to hire. Private investigators can successfully help in such checks too.

Indonesia Private Investigation Agency  (IPIA) along with our sister agency  Bali Eye Private Investigation Agency  (BEPIA) are  fully registered Private Investigation Agencies offering private detective and private investigator services to the Private and Business sectors throughout Indonesia and South East Asia.

Our two agencies both conduct business due diligence assessments in Indonesia. However, we can also recommend Business Due Diligence Indonesia (BDDI). BDDI specialise purely on business due diligence and pre-employment screening, and with an extensive network of political, financial and business experts, and over ten years specialised focus, they are perhaps the leading experts in their field. 

Traitor In Your Company

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Tips from a Private Investigator VIII

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Detecting Occupational Fraud

As an employer, understandably you think it is your responsibility and moral duty to empathize with and trust those working for you. Indeed most of the time that makes the most sense. However, as much as this is important, it is also necessary to at least be aware that there is always the possibility that your employees may get involved in deceitful activity under the garb of honesty. Most employers realize very late that there was a traitor operating right under their nose. And the saddest part of all is it often turns out to be one of their most trusted employees.

It is necessary to detect and solve the problem of occupational fraud because it not only costs you thousands of dollars but can also result in confidential company information being given out. This article discusses how employers can protect themselves against occupational fraud by identifying behavioral flags at the right time.

First, it is very important to understand what we mean by occupational fraud. It involves using one’s occupation fraudulently for personal gains. The employee in question might steal company money, sell company property (including secrets), and fabricate financial documents or misuse corporate assets.

Why does it happen?

According to criminologist Donald R. Cressey, there are three factors that might instigate an employee to go down the wrong path. It includes incentive, opportunity and rationalization. The incentive is the factor that drives the person to commit a fraud. The first is the desire to live a luxurious life which requires money. The second possible motivation could be economic distress.

Speaking about the aspect of rationalization, the perpetrator tries to justify his actions. In some cases, he is in dire need of the money. He steals the money secretly with the intention of replacing it later before it is known to anyone. However, he gradually goes deeper and deeper not realizing it.  Second, he chooses to steal because he believes it to be his right. He believes he is not being paid for what he deserves. Finally, he thinks he has earned it.

The third aspect according to Donald R. Cressey is opportunity. The employee in question looks for the right opportunity to commit the fraud. This is either when no one is around or when the fraud controls are relaxed.

Behavioural Patterns That Ring the Bell for You

  • If you have an employee that works extraordinarily hard. You will notice that the person rarely takes time off or works odd hours to complete tasks assigned to him. Also, he or she rarely goes on a vacation. He is planning the whole thing, covering up for it or waiting for the right opportunity.
  • If you have an employee who lives way beyond his means. For example, an employee who finds it hard to meet his monthly budget has recently purchased a pricey car or a luxurious mansion.
  • If an employee is in economic distress. Everyone faces some form of financial crisis. It could be an exorbitant medical bill or a house mortgage. However, there are some who are deep in debt and desperate for money. If such a person is given charge of the cash or checkbooks, you are tempting him to steal.
  • If an employee has specific addictions. It could include substance abuse, alcohol or gambling. These people are always in need of money and they would do anything to get money.
  • If an employee is a real complain box. There might be employees who feel they are underappreciated or under paid and look for other ways to enrich themselves.
  • If there is an employee who becomes suddenly very secretive about his actions and refuses to let anyone else take charge of duties.
  • If there is an employee who is unnecessarily close with stakeholders, vendors and clients.

Indonesia Private Investigation Agency  (IPIA) along with our sister agency  Bali Eye Private Investigation Agency  (BEPIA) are  fully registered Private Investigation Agencies offering private detective and private investigator services to the Private and Business sectors throughout Indonesia and South East Asia.

Our two agencies both conduct out business due diligence assessments in Indonesia. However, we can also recommend Business Due Diligence Indonesia (BDDI). BDDI specialise purely on business due diligence and pre-employment screening, and with an extensive network of political, financial and business experts, and over ten years specialised focus, they are perhaps the leading experts in their field. 

Finding People You Have Lost Touch With

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Tips from a Private Investigator VII

In today’s modern times, it is easy to lose touch with friends and family, but luckily finding people you have lost touch with may never be guaranteed but it is easier and cheaper than ever. We are so caught up with our own lives that we barely have time to see what’s happened to a neighbor living a block away. Also, relocating is another reason that breaks communication, eventually ending in lost contacts.

At some point though, you might find it both important and necessary to reconnect with these people who matter the most to you. The search becomes next to impossible, especially when you do not have any contact details. However, it is still possible to find these people. There are different ways you can use to get positive results with your search.

Use of Search Websites

The internet is a fantastic resource for searching long lost friends and others. There are web services which will charge a small fee to help you locate the people you are looking for. Some offer the service free of charge. These websites will require that you sign up and enter relevant information of the individuals you are looking for. One of the main issues of these types of sites is that they are for locations in more developed countries such as the UK and USA. In places such as Indonesia they do not exist as far as I know. You have the option of finding them by state, address and phone number. All possible matches will be displayed. A search by phone number tends to be more accurate.

Use of Social Media

There are different options when it comes to social media. The first includes Facebook, a social media site that has gained global popularity. By simply entering names, you will find it easier to locate the people you are looking for. You can also go through mutual friend profiles to try finding your lost contacts. Social media sites also have groups and they can include former school groups. You can therefore use such groups to try finding the person that you are looking for. It is one of the easiest ways of finding the people you are interested in. This is considering that almost everyone uses social media today. Never forget Facebook is not the only option – there are plenty more out there including LinkedIn, Friends Reunited, Instagram and many many more.

Use of Search Engines

You can directly enter the full name of the person you are looking for on a search engine. The most relevant results will then be displayed. With the results, you will know how to start with the search for the right person. The good thing with search engines is that they will give you the full details of matches making it easy to pick the right person. For instance, if the friend you are looking for started a business, you will get everything including the location of the business. It makes it easy for you to head straight to where they are.

Apart from the social media, search engines and web services, you can also (in some countries at least) try electoral register, land registry, marriage records and even death records. You can also try tracing them through former employers till you find their current employer. There are numerous options when it comes to finding individuals you have lost touch with. The finding will depend on how determined you really are in getting in touch with them. You can even go as far as writing a blog and promoting it locally to reap results. It is however important to be ready for the outcome relating to the urgency of your search. This is because their statuses might have changed during the separation.

Indonesia Private Investigation Agency  (IPIA) along with our sister agency  Bali Eye Private Investigation Agency  (BEPIA) are  fully registered Private Investigation Agencies offering private detective and private investigator services to the Private and Business sectors throughout Indonesia and South East Asia.

 

 

 

Dating Fraud

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How Internet Dating Fraud is Solved By Private Investigators

Internet dating has brought in dating convenience, especially with modern lifestyles which can get really busy for people to have the time to keep up with offline dating demands. Apart from the time convenience that online dating offers, it also breaks geographical barriers that offline dating usually comes with. It makes it possible for singles from all parts of the world to come together and venture into meaningful relationships.

Unfortunately, not all singles joining online dating sites have the intention of finding true love. Some join these sites for financial gains while others join out of boredom to get some excitement into their lives while others are simply cruel and want to toy with the feelings of desperate serious singles. This has increased the number of singles who have been victims of online dating fraud, leaving them devastated both financially and emotionally. Even though the telltale signs are usually there, the singles are too desperate to take them into consideration and hence end up becoming victims.

What to look out for

When entering into internet dating, your safety relies largely on you. It is quite helpful to enter into this kind of dating with an open mind that anything could happen. Here are some of the signs that can tell you the other person is not being very genuine in the relationship or that you are in an online dating scam.

  • The other person online keeps asking for your personal information, gifts and money.
  • He or she expresses unnaturally strong emotions in the early stages of the relationship.
  • S/he claims to be from the country you are from and yet they always seem to be busy on business or on holidays.
  • They arrange meetings only to cancel them without any good reason.
  • They post classy profile pictures that look too good to be true.

How investigators can help

Private investigators can luckily help you in resolving your internet dating issues or suspicions. They have their own way of finding out every kind of information on given individuals. They use different information sources to find out who the other person really is and whether they are being completely honest about themselves. If you are suspicious of an online single you are dating, you can hire the services of a private investigator to verify the information.

Through information sources and databases, the private investigators can unveil the person behind the online profile to get you what you need to know. With the information from your investigator, you can be saved from dating scams or given the green light to continue with the relationship in case the other person is really who he says he is. The services can be very helpful for those with serious intentions with their internet dating. They will save you from wasting too much of your time on a meaningless relationship or even save you from incurring financial losses and putting your safety at risk.

Internet dating scams are real, but with the help of an investigator and taking precautions when joining sites and choosing singles, you can finally make sure that your every effort pays off in the end.

Indonesia Private Investigation Agency  (IPIA) along with our sister agency  Bali Eye Private Investigation Agency  (BEPIA) are  fully registered Private Investigation Agencies offering private detective and private investigator services to the Private and Business sectors throughout Indonesia and South East Asia.