An experienced private investigator uses training, extensive knowledge and all legal available resources to locate judgment debtors and reveal their assets and sources of income.
Asset searches are one of the most common reasons a private investigator is hired. There are many reasons to conduct an asset search, but often a lot of confusion surrounding what an asset search can actually reveal. Read on to discover the 5 most common reasons asset searches are performed and what data can reasonably be uncovered.
An asset search is a useful and often crucial tool that investigates and confirms personal property or real estate held by a person or corporate entity through the location of public records. Personal injury attorneys often conduct asset searches to determine the nature of a defendant’s (or potential defendant’s) assets and liabilities. This is most often the case when the attorney knows that the defendant’s insurance may not be sufficient to cover the damages that their client has sustained.
What is a fraud investigation?
A fraud investigation determines whether or not a scam has occurred and gathers evidence to protect the victims involved if it has.
Fraud is defined as misrepresentation with the intent to deceive. For example, a company that makes a specific claim about a product (i.e. “This product removes 100% of stains guaranteed”) and knows that the product won’t work as promised, they are guilty of committing fraud. Fraud is a very real and costly issue that can cause loss of money, serious injury and in some cases even death.
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