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		<title>Internet Crimes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:49:14 +0000</pubDate>
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Though the recent growth in technology, particularly the internet, has
yielded numerous benefits, various internet crimes have paralleled these
advancements.  It is estimated that nearly 1 out of every 3 households will
fall victim to such white-collar crimes, and even less will report it.  The
reason being: internet crimes are concealed under legitimate activity so
most people do not even [...]]]></description>
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<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Though the recent growth in technology, particularly the internet, has</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">yielded numerous benefits, various internet crimes have paralleled these</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">advancements.<span>  </span>It is estimated that nearly 1 out of every 3 households will</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">fall victim to such white-collar crimes, and even less will report it.<span>  </span>The</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">reason being: internet crimes are concealed under legitimate activity so</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">most people do not even realize their victimization, among those that do;</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">they simply do not know who to report it to. </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">One such internet crime that is plaguing society today is“phishing,” defined</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> as the fraudulent process by which one acquires sensitive information such</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> as usernames, passwords and credit carddetails by posing as a trustworthy</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> entity in electronic communication. </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">A common example of phishing is sending E-mails, supposedly from the</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Internal Revenue Service, to uncover sensitive data from </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">U.S.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> taxpayers. </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Often the phisher will trick the recipient into revealing confidential</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">information.<span>  </span>While these emails are well disguised, there is always ways</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">of telling them apart from the legitimate businesses.<span>  </span></span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">For example look for misspelled words, this is a common mistake.<span>  </span>Also be</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">sure to note the URL of the webpage though it may appear to be legitimate,</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">it might actually link to the phisher&#8217;s webpage.<span>  </span>When entering financial</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">information, make sure that the website is secure, to do this check for an</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">“s” after the words “http.”<span>  </span>Be smart about the information you give out </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">on the internet, don’t fall victim to internet crimes!</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> </span></pre>
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		<title>Nannies and Day Care</title>
		<link>http://www.theinvfirm.com/blog/index.php/uncategorized/nannies-and-day-care/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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While domestic investigations are a tool to ensure a child is safe from
family members, children today face other threats. In many households both
parents leave the house for work while childcare is turned over to third
parties. Even licensed professionals are capable of actions that could
endanger a child.
 
Complete background checks should always be performed before a parent
allows [...]]]></description>
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<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">While domestic investigations are a tool to ensure a child is safe from</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">family members, children today face other threats. In many households both</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">parents leave the house for work while childcare is turned over to third</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">parties. Even licensed professionals are capable of actions that could</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">endanger a child.</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> </span></pre>
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 <![endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Complete background checks should always be performed before a parent</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">allows a nanny to care for the child. Leaving a child in the care of a</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> stranger &#8212; </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">even one with childcare experience – presents a potential </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">risk.</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">  </span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Day care centers are arguably safer, particularly if staffed by multiple </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">people. </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">However, neglect and abuse still occur. Centers might be under </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">investigation by</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">the state but still allowed to operate, and parents should</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> know a center&#8217;s history</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">before entrusting a child to their care.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> </span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Domestic investigation is inexpensive and discreet. Any citizen who </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">suspects a </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">child may not be in a safe environment should not hesitate to</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> contact an </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">investigative firm.  It is better to hire and investigator and be </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">wrong than to ignore</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">the situation.</span></pre>
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		<title>“How to Catch a Cheater”</title>
		<link>http://www.theinvfirm.com/blog/index.php/infidelity-investigations/%e2%80%9chow-to-catch-a-cheater%e2%80%9d/</link>
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Most people realize that cheating is morally wrong because of that most 
cheaters face a subconscious conflict within themselves.
 
Here are a few signs of a Cheater:
1.      Your partner starts working late.
2.      Your partner no longer shows interest in having sex with you.
3.      Your partner changes his or her behavior.
4.      Your partner comes home with the [...]]]></description>
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<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Most people realize that cheating is morally wrong because of that most </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">cheaters face a subconscious conflict within themselves.</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Here are a few signs of a Cheater:</span></pre>
<pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span>1.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">      </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Your partner starts working late.</span></pre>
<pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span>2.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">      </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Your partner no longer shows interest in having sex with you.</span></pre>
<pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span>3.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">      </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Your partner changes his or her behavior.</span></pre>
<pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span>4.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">      </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Your partner comes home with the smell of perfume or cologne.</span></pre>
<pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span>5.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">      </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Your partner comes home and takes a shower before saying Hello.</span></pre>
<pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span>6.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">      </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Your partner hides their cell phone.</span></pre>
<pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span>7.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">      </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Your partner starts texting more than usual.</span></pre>
<pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span>8.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">      </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Your partner starts hanging out with new people/friends.</span></pre>
<pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span>9.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">      </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Your partner starts staying out late at night.</span></pre>
<pre style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span>10.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">  </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Your partner starts taking extra care about their appearance.</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Note: Just because your partner displays some of these signs does not </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">definitely mean he/she is cheating, it is always better to have proof in </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">your hands before accusing.<span>    </span></span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Infidelity Doesn&#8217;t Mean Divorce </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Surveys reveal that the top thing married people would never forgive in </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">their spouses is infidelity and yet many marriages survive affairs and come out stronger.</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Oftentimes the proof of an infidelity investigation brings the situation into the open so it </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">can be dealt with.<span>  </span>The majority of the time the fundamental problems in the relationship </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">can be repaired.<span>  </span>By exposing the problem areas in a relationship, marriage counseling </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">can help repair the damages of infidelity.<span>  </span></span></pre>
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		<title>Looking for Someone? Hire a Professional Skip Tracer</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trying to find people, especially people who don&#8217;t want to be found, is not easy. Tools exist to make a search easier but it is rare an amateur will successfully find someone. For the best chance of success, hire someone who finds people for a living.
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		<title>Substance Abuse</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Private Investigators]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A special subset of child-related domestic investigations deals with ascertaining whether any drug or alcohol abuse is occurring in the home. There are a number of ways investigators can uncover substance abuse such as trash monitoring and surveillance of the subject. 
Substance abuse carries unique dangers unlike other cases of child neglect and abuse. Illegal drugs [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">A special subset of child-related domestic investigations deals with ascertaining whether any drug or alcohol abuse is occurring in the home. There are a number of ways investigators can uncover substance abuse such as trash monitoring and surveillance of the subject.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </p>
<p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Substance abuse carries unique dangers unlike other cases of child neglect and abuse. Illegal drugs can cause dangerous and violent behavior in individuals who might otherwise not be prone to such actions. The culture of secrecy that builds in the household may be used to hide other activities. Children raised in houses with substance abuse are far more likely to have substance abuse problems in the future.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </p>
<p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">In these cases, getting help for the parent is as important as ensuring the child is in a safe environment.</span></p>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Do Your Own Asset Searches</title>
		<link>http://www.theinvfirm.com/blog/index.php/asset-searches/dont-do-your-own-asset-searches/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:36:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Asset Searches]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are two reasons people hire Houston and Dallas private investigators to conduct their asset searches. Most people don&#8217;t have the skills and wouldn&#8217;t even know where to begin. Trained investigators can accomplish more in an hour than the typical person could in a month. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">There are two reasons people hire Houston and Dallas private investigators to conduct their asset searches. Most people don&#8217;t have the skills and wouldn&#8217;t even know where to begin. Trained investigators can accomplish more in an hour than the typical person could in a month.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </p>
<p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">A more important reason is the legal ramifications. Asset searches involve invading a person&#8217;s privacy and can lead to trouble if not conducted correctly. Some methods are legal only when conducted by a licensed investigator; others aren&#8217;t legal at all. Do you know the difference? Private investigators conduct searches quickly and legally and by using one you get the money you deserve more quickly.</span></p>
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		<title>Businesses Commit Fraud As Well</title>
		<link>http://www.theinvfirm.com/blog/index.php/infidelity-investigations/businesses-commit-fraud-as-well/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Infidelity Investigations]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Business owners face more than claims from employees or customers. They also find that partner businesses may be cheating them as well. Service providers might charge them for services that were never performed. Vendors might substitute different items in an order or ship less than what was bought, hoping the error will be overlooked. Organizations [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Business owners face more than claims from employees or customers. They also find that partner businesses may be cheating them as well. Service providers might charge them for services that were never performed. Vendors might substitute different items in an order or ship less than what was bought, hoping the error will be overlooked. Organizations might run up large debts before declaring bankruptcy. As above, these are often honest businesses faced with hard times who decide to step over the line just a little.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </p>
<p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">In these hard times, businesses have to protect themselves from these kinds of situations. More companies are hiring surveillance companies to investigate routine activities even if fraud is not suspected. The cost is a fraction of what will be lost in a dishonest transaction and buys not just financial protection but peace of mind.</span></p>
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		<title>Child Abuse and Neglect</title>
		<link>http://www.theinvfirm.com/blog/index.php/private-investigators/child-abuse-and-neglect/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:57:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Private Investigators]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When many people think of domestic investigation they think of infidelity investigations. However private detectives look into many other domestic situations and are often instrumental in helping children get out of dangerous home situations. 
Unfortunately, child abuse and neglect cases are skyrocketing. The Department of Protective Services handles as many of these cases as they can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">When many people think of domestic investigation they think of infidelity investigations. However private detectives look into many other domestic situations and are often instrumental in helping children get out of dangerous home situations.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </p>
<p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Unfortunately, child abuse and neglect cases are skyrocketing. The Department of Protective Services handles as many of these cases as they can but they are sometimes limited as to how much information they can uncover or how much help they can give. Friends, ex-spouses and extended family members who suspect abuse or neglect sometimes hire private investigators to look into the situation.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </p>
<p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Private domestic investigation can uncover situations of neglect and abuse. Investigators can find information that helps cases or allows families to seek help outside of the agency. These investigations can be carried out discreetly without alerting the family using methods such as covert surveillance. More direct investigations can include questioning friends and neighbors to confirm the situation.</span></p>
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		<title>Honest People Get Desperate</title>
		<link>http://www.theinvfirm.com/blog/index.php/private-investigators/honest-people-get-desperate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As times turn hard, Americans have to cut back to make ends meet. With increased unemployment, freezes on raises and reduction in benefits, especially health insurance, many of them find things getting increasingly desperate. Their situation goes from being unable to afford cable television to being unable to afford groceries. 
Even decent, law-abiding citizens start to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">As times turn hard, Americans have to cut back to make ends meet. With increased unemployment, freezes on raises and reduction in benefits, especially health insurance, many of them find things getting increasingly desperate. Their situation goes from being unable to afford cable television to being unable to afford groceries.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </p>
<p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Even decent, law-abiding citizens start to face hard decisions. The type of person who will go back to a store if they are given an extra quarter in change is now in a situation where it is a choice between defrauding a faceless corporation or losing the family home. These aren&#8217;t the professional con artists that surveillance companies are used to dealing with, but average people facing above average financial problems.</span></p>
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		<title>How to find Financial Assets and Money</title>
		<link>http://www.theinvfirm.com/blog/index.php/asset-searches/how-do-you-find-the-asset-and-money/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:48:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Asset Searches]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Private investigative firms conduct asset searches using a host of techniques as varied as the schemes to hide the money. Simple cases may involve searching on the target&#8217;s Social Security number to find accounts they thought were hidden. However few cases are simple. Liquid assets may be located by following the money. Investigators find accounts then [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Private investigative firms conduct asset searches using a host of techniques as varied as the schemes to hide the money. Simple cases may involve searching on the target&#8217;s Social Security number to find accounts they thought were hidden. However few cases are simple.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Liquid assets may be located by following the money. Investigators find accounts then follow every transaction, hoping to find other accounts belonging to false identities or accomplices. They look under the subject&#8217;s name and variations of that name; you&#8217;d be surprised how many people think Peter Edwards is a hard-to-guess alias for Edward Peters. Women often use their maiden names to hide money. Personal property such as jewelry or vehicles can be very difficult to locate.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </span></p>
<p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Asset searches look not only for current assets but potential ones. If the target is employed, garnishing wages is a common method for gaining restitution. If the person is self-employed, there are no wages to garnish so it becomes more difficult.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">There are two reasons people hire Houston and Dallas private investigators to conduct their asset searches. Most people don&#8217;t have the skills and wouldn&#8217;t even know where to begin. Trained investigators can accomplish more in an hour than the typical person could in a month.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </span></p>
<p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">A more important reason is the legal ramifications. Asset searches involve invading a person&#8217;s privacy and can lead to trouble if not conducted correctly. Some methods are legal only when conducted by a licensed investigator; others aren&#8217;t legal at all. Do you know the difference? Private investigators conduct searches quickly and legally and by using one you get the money you deserve more quickly.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </span></p>
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