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In recent years, the financial industry has faced numerous scandals that have raised eyebrows and highlighted the importance of transparency. One such incident was the recent TD Bank scandal, which brought to light significant lapses in due diligence and regulatory compliance. TD will pay $3 billion US Dollars to settle charges that it failed to

Recent data breach seen as biggest hack in history Recently, many American consumer’s private data was exposed through a data breach at National Public Data (NPD). National Public Data is a background check company that provides information either through legitimate sources or by scraping it off the web. NPD provides sensitive information on American citizens

In today’s fast-paced digital world, law firms often face challenges in converting new case inquiries into actual new clients. Time is always of the essence and the fact of the matter is, that if you do not react fast enough, another firm will swoop in and convert the client. This is where private investigators (PIs)

New York State’s Grieving Families Act, currently awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature, represents a significant legislative effort aimed at supporting families who have lost loved ones due to wrongful acts or negligence. This act proposes crucial amendments to existing laws, particularly concerning the rights of families to seek justice and closure through legal avenues after a

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing numerous industries, and private investigation services are no exception. Traditionally, private investigators relied heavily on manual methods, such as stakeouts, interviews, and poring over public records. However, AI technologies like machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision are transforming these processes. AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly

A new screening tool for investigative and HR professionals Often an HR company or business will contract third party researchers to do a Social Media search when hiring an individual. Some companies try and keep the search “in house” but often the person tasked with the search is not properly trained and may just be

The Post Pandemic Landscape As of April 2023, approximately one third of working Americans did so remotely while 41% were working remotely part-time or in a hybrid set up.(1) According to Forbes “This projection suggests a continuous, yet gradual, shift towards remote work arrangements.” Current trends also show that “98% of workers want to work

Identity theft is running rampant in our country and thieves are finding new methods to acquire information on a daily bases The following is our Comprehensive Introduction Guide to Safeguarding Your Identity and Recovery: In today’s digital age, where personal information is stored and exchanged online, the risk of identity theft and fraud is ever-present.

Recently, reports were released about the Stop CSAM (Child Sex Abuse Material) Act and its pending vote to become a law in the United States. Its predecessor, Masha’s Law gave victims the right to recover civil damages in United States Federal Court. The Amy Vicky and Andy Act established a minimum amount of compensation for

The eternal question for any investigator is always “Who done it?” Through literature and movies, you can always see the protagonist investigator trying to solve a crime or establish how something happened. In reality, we have a cheat tool. It’s known as video evidence. Assuming you can authenticate the footage, there is no better way