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Conviction Podcast: Where Ethics and Brawn Clash

March 04, 2019
ServeNow Staff

The new podcast Conviction looks at Manuel "Manny" Gomez and some of the controversy surrounding his methods.

How Much Does a Private Investigator Cost?

January 22, 2019
PInow Staff

Before you hire a private investigator, find out all costs and fees for the services you require. Here are some questions to ask a prospective private investigator regarding fees.

Financial Transactions & Social Media in Investigations

December 10, 2018
PInow Staff

Social media investigations are growing tools for private investigators to get to the bottom of their clients’ cases. Almost every American can identify social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, but what …

Private Investigations on Indian Reservations

October 01, 2018
Stephanie Irvine

Indian reservations present distinct challenges to private investigators due to their independent legal standing. Indian reservations are federally recognized and managed by the FBI as well a the United States Department of the …

13 Signs That Your Client May Be Bugged

September 03, 2018
Matthew D. Seifer

In the last decade, bug sweeps are now one of our most requested services. With the rise in technology becoming more affordable, compact, and adaptable, it is more accessible for those with nefarious intents to eavesdrop on a …

16 Things You Should Know About Court Records

May 28, 2018
Kimberly Faber

Learn about how court records work, permissions, data points, and some interesting statistics about U.S. courts. At the end, you'll even get some tips from practicing investigators.

Surveillance & Technology: What can investigators do when watching you?

March 05, 2018
PInow Staff

As laws struggle to keep up with technology, it's hard to know what tools are legal for investigators to use to surveil and gather evidence for a case.

Identity Fraud: How a PI can Help

February 05, 2018
Stephanie Irvine

Identity theft is becoming more prevalent in the United States — with a record number of victims in 2016, the trend doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. As our identities become more accessible to thieves, we have to work …

Elder Abuse Investigations

December 11, 2017
Stephanie Irvine

Though there are many benefits for a growing elderly population with a longer life expectancy, there is also an increase in situations where seniors suffer abuse and neglect from those entrusted to care for them.

The 10 Most Common Types of Fraud We Investigate

October 04, 2016
Whitney Joy Smith

Learn more about the 10 most common types of fraud, and the types of fraud investigators see most frequently.