Social Internet Searches
Social Networking websites are growing rapidly and they have proven to be a great way for friends, families and business colleagues to connect. Not only has the popularity of Social Media websites such as Facebook, MySpace, PIPL, Craigslist, LinkedIn, Flicker, YouTube and Match.com dramatically increased (Facebook now has 500 Million users); they also store a tremendous amount of data and detailed information on the people who use them. This data is being mined and the information is being reviewed and recorded by TIG professionals to provide valuable insight on a person’s whereabouts, their family, friends, lifestyle, work history, social schedules, etc., and it aids in background, civil and criminal investigations.
Performing investigations on individuals throughout Social Networks only does not guarantee 100% accuracy; however this will help start your background check by learning where clients or case targets frequently go, their favorite music, vacation schedules and hobbies. This may seem like trivial information, but actually has a great impact in a private investigators’ process of investigation. Starting your investigation with social network intelligence can help minimize costs before going out immediately on surveillance. Similarly, social network intelligence uncovers useful data if you are completing an asset investigation, due diligence, or a background investigation.
Other Social Network Investigations:
- Asset investigations
- Workplace misconduct and abuse of personal time
- Infidelity investigations
- Child Custody investigations
- Assist HR departments with Social Network investigations
- Pre-Employment Investigations
- Evidence for Workplace Termination
- Corporate Information leaks
- Craigslist or eBay fraud
