Archive for November, 2008

Democrats v. Republicans – Who Cheats the most?

Democrats v. Republicans – Who Cheats the most?

0 Comments November 4, 2008

In the spirit of today, November 4, 2008, Election Day I thought this internet post by Eagle Investigations Services was interesting. “Georgia leading private investigation agency Eagle Investigative Services conducted a survey to determine who cheats more, Democrats or Republicans?

Investigative Resources a Necessity During Hard Economic Times

Investigative Resources a Necessity During Hard Economic Times

2 Comments November 3, 2008

With today’s current financial crisis, fraud and financial crimes are on the rise. Just a few weeks ago I was reading a Washington Post article that the FBI itself is struggling tremendously handling the fraud cases in our country.

Internet-Based Counterfeit Movie Distribution Business Shut Down

Internet-Based Counterfeit Movie Distribution Business Shut Down

0 Comments November 2, 2008

Investigation firms that specialize in counterfeit detection are always in high demand. The FBI just posted a press release regarding the shut down of a huge motion picture counterfeiting operation. Five defendants in Fresno California have been charged with crimes related to operating a major internet-based counterfeit movie distribution business.

Sneakey Software Can Make Duplicate Keys from Photographs

Sneakey Software Can Make Duplicate Keys from Photographs

0 Comments November 2, 2008

University of California San Diego scientists have developed software, called “Sneakey,” that can duplicate keys without having the key; instead, the computer scientists only need a digital image of the key taken from almost any distance and angle. “We built our key duplication software system to show people that their keys are not inherently secret,” [...]

Ross Crespy of Gold Shield Intelligence has Passed Away

Ross Crespy of Gold Shield Intelligence has Passed Away

6 Comments November 1, 2008

Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is with great sadness that I report the untimely passing of Investigator Ross Crespy, Gold Shield Intelligence. I know many of you knew Ross and respected his work as a fine investigator. I am in touch with the family and will be glad to forward information on Ross’s final arrangements. [...]