Unmasking the Harasser: How Modern Investigation Tools Crack the Code on Burner Phones Tom CaliendoBurner phones were once a shield for anonymity. Today, they’re just another thread we can pull to unravel...
The State of OSINT in 2025 <or> When Do I Lose My Job to AI? Robert GardnerSiri, tell me all the times AI has screwed up background checks. A year or so ago, I...
Unlocking Troves of Data from an Email Address Tom CaliendoWe know what’s in a name and a Social Security number. But what discoverable secrets does an email...
I Like Big Data. Robert GardnerIn Praise of the Global-Comprehensive-Total-Complete-One Stop-One-Shop Search I recently watched a video by private investigator Tim Santoni. In...
What 15 Years of Online Investigative Research Taught Me Brian WillinghamOpen-source intelligence tips and tricks by Brian Willingham, a 15-year veteran investigator specializing in online and public records research: Read More
Embracing the Past, Present, and Future of Investigations Brian WillinghamOld-school investigative techniques have their place. But as PIs, we ignore technology at our peril. Read More
A Private Eye’s Guide to Screening Potential Employees Hal HumphreysA Nashville private investigator shares his techniques for finding out what job applicants try to cover up. Read More
Knowing Your Worth in a Bargain-Basement Market Guest AuthorInvestigators: Are you trying to compete with fly-by-night background search sites? Here's why you should stop doing that right now. Read More
