Don’t be fooled by the Domain Registry of Canada (DROC) scam! http://www.twistimage.com/blog/archives/domain-registry-of-canada-scam-with-direct-mail-and-online/ The phone number and contact information they use is: Phone: 1 866 434 0212 Fax: 1 866 434 0211 PO Box 4577 Markham, ON L3R 5M7 http://www.droc.ca They even tried to take one of our company websites. Unfortunately for them, they […]
Avoiding Ponzy Schemes While Investing
April 16, 2014 by
Charles Ponzi was the one who made famous the age old con named after him, called the Ponzi scheme. Charles initially was a small time swindler who made it big through this lucrative con. He exploited the innate human tendency to desire big rewards with less effort, and this helped him net $15M of his […]
Background Check vs. Investigation
January 21, 2014 by
What is the need for background checks and investigations? There are many different scenarios which may require an individual to undergo either a background check or a background investigation. These are different terms that do not have the same meaning despite what many people think. Before the differences between the two types of background search […]
Private Investigations and the Canadian Courts
November 14, 2013 by
Private investigators in Canada must be properly licensed in order to receive payment for their services, and usually for their evidence to be taken seriously. According to the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, evidence from private investigations can indeed be legally presented in court, so long as certain precautions are taken: […]
Understanding Solicitor-Client Privilege
November 5, 2013 by
Solicitor-client privilege encourages clients to disclose relevant information to their legal representatives by protecting the privacy of those disclosures. This means that a solicitor is generally prohibited from revealing information a client has disclosed in confidence. A private investigator may become entangled in solicitor-client privilege by working for the solicitor or by working for […]
Human vs. Drone Surveillance: Fit for Private Investigators?
October 13, 2013 by
Drones are all over the news these days. They can even be found shooting selfie videos as they deliver pizza. Surveillance drones are quite another matter, however. These strong and silent types are watching us from a discrete distance, like the Navy’s newly developed Triton drones. These are in operation now and within four years, Tritons are […]
Locating Missing persons after natural disasters
October 13, 2013 by
Natural disasters are an unfortunate reality in the modern day world. From detrimental earthquakes to disastrous tornadoes, Mother Nature shows time and time again that she has the potential to unleash devastation on an often unexpected scale. The recent flooding in Colorado is one disheartening example, and with a confirmed death toll of at least […]
Private Investigation – Background Checks
October 13, 2013 by
Recent problems with government security checks have caused organizations around the country to question whether they’ve been diligent enough in their own hiring practices. Drastic changes in the economy have also played a role in determining what in this day and age signifies a trustworthy employee. Look at the following tips to see how they […]
How the NSA Accesses Smart Phone Data
September 27, 2013 by
According to internal NSA documents from the Edward Snowden archive that SPIEGEL has been granted access to, the U.S. intelligence service doesn’t just bug embassies and access data from undersea cables to gain information. The NSA is also extremely interested in that new form of communication which has experienced such breathtaking success in recent years: […]
How Domestic Investigations Aid Attorneys
September 3, 2013 by
For many attorneys that have been retained by clients involved in a domestic case such as a divorce or custody battle, collecting as much information as possible is crucial to success. Private investigators can provide the attorney with the evidence they need to successfully win a case. Here are some of the ways that […]
