The Business
The Worst States for Public Records Researchers
All opinions are mine, fervently held, vigorously defended, and backed up by supremely frustrating experiences. In response to something I... Read More
Public Records: The Most Powerful Tool in a PI’s Kit
Tips from a reporter-turned-private investigator to make your public records requests more likely to succeed. The Bandidos’ lawyer had a... Read More
Tools of the Trade
Covert surveillance gadgets don’t crack cases. Grit does. The spy gear just makes the job slightly less impossible. Whenever I mention that I’m a private investigator, I usually get the same reaction: the look of excitement, followed by the obligatory... Read More
The Digital Detective: How to Evaluate Online News Sources and Spot Bad Information
Searching online news can fill in the gaps of a background investigation. A little media literacy can help you sort good information from bad. Read More
The Digital Detective: How Online Research Strengthens Asset Investigations
Online research can play a crucial role in asset investigations, from identifying leads, getting to know your subject, and even... Read More
The Real Talk About Corporate Security Assessments: Why Convenience Is Your Biggest Enemy
How do you keep your company secure without making everyone’s job miserable? The Bottom Line Up Front: The biggest threat to corporate security isn’t sophisticated hackers or elaborate heists. It’s the human desire for convenience. After conducting dozens of security... Read More
All the New Tricks Aren’t AI Generated
The Case of the Missing Divorce Files, the Second Source, and the Specter of Unknown Knowns I’ve already confessed I’m... Read More
Are the Ponzi Schemers Paying Off Their Previous Ponzi Scheme with Your Money?
How to Know for Sure: In Which I Seek Answers from OSINT Lists On April 29, 2025, the Securities and... Read More