background investigations

True colors

By definition, due diligence background investigations cover a lot of territory. We dig deep into a person’s past and present to help predict the future. By examining court filings,...

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online background checks

Online investigating myths

Using the internet for investigations, including due diligence background checks, is becoming more and more commonplace. Online works great in certain situations, such as when the client needs a...

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Aggregators or direct?

When buying information – public (and not-so-public) records, news, or legal filings – you have two choices: Buying direct from the sources or buying from information aggregators, firms that...

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Social search

My favorite social media search tools

Whether you’re conducting an investigation or gathering intelligence, it’s becoming harder and harder to ignore social media. Companies and individuals are getting on board to promote their brand, share...

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CFE logo

My CFE journey – Mission accomplished

A little over six months ago, I embarked on my journey to become a Certified Fraud Examiner, and I’m happy to announce that I’ve reached my goal. During the...

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finish line

CFE credential – The final push

Since last year, I’ve been working on pursuing my CFE credential and the daunting task of studying for the required exam. As with many goals, this one is taking...

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Pros and cons of negative news searches

Negative news searches – Pros and cons

Many providers of due diligence background investigations limit their media research to just negative news. Rather than gather everything they can about their subject from news and social media,...

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