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If you want to contact a PI to conduct your background check, see the section below on hiring a PI. If you want to try to do this yourself,
here are a few things you should know. First off, I would recommend hiring a professional to do it for you. Just because you can buy a book on how to do brain surgery, it doesn't mean you are
qualified to do it yourself. I'm not saying doing an investigation is as difficult as brain surgery, it's just that they can both have tragic results if done incorrectly. Now, that being said, if you are determined to do it yourself please consider the following:
1) There is no such thing as a Nationwide Background Check. Period. The closest thing to this is the FBI's N.C.I.C. database and you WILL NOT get access to this. This database is open to Law Enforcement
only, and is supposed to be used for active investigations only. There are plenty of Info Brokers and unscrupulous UNLICENSED PI's out there who will try to sell you an "Instant Nationwide Background Check". Be very wary of these. All they
are doing is running your subject through any of the Statewide databases that are available. This "might" make a halfway decent backup search, but never rely on those results as 100% accurate.
2) Do NOT rely on the Texas Department of Public Safety's online conviction database. This database is for CONVICTIONS only and will not list dismissals. This database, by their own admission, is VERY inaccurate.
You may be looking at results that are only 55%-70% accurate and inclusive. Again, this is a decent backup search, but should not be relied on. Texas has 254 counties and each of those counties is supposed
to report their results to the DPS in a timely manner. Some of these counties are backlogged and behind (by many months) in reporting.
3) To get the most up to date results you MUST search on the COUNTY level. The county will only have charges that were filed in THAT county. This means you must physically go to the courthouse to run the person's name for both FELONY and MISDEMEANOR charges for each county that they have lived in.
BEWARE of any instant online results. The only way to get the most up to date records is to either be hooked directly up to Harris County's criminal records section or search on the county computers downtown. Some other counties offer online access, but make sure the results are updated DAILY. Many counties online searches ARE NOT.
If you purchase your search through a 3rd party vendor, and have results instantly returned to you, chances are that you are buying outdated information. Many counties will sell their records to companies, who then sell them online.
Some of these companies only buy the records every year, or every 6 months or so. Some other companies buy their records only from the DPS and don't even bother buying the county level records.
Don't
be afraid to ask the following questions before purchasing:
A) Where the company's records come from
B) Whether or not the information is "real time" or archived
C) How often the information is updated.
BE SURE they are searching for Felony and
Class A&B Misdemeanor CONVICTIONS AND DISMISSALS. Records should easily go back at least 7 years. Longer searches are usually available but often require more time/effort/money.
4) Don't forget to check for records on the FEDERAL level as well. Crimes against the US and serious crimes such as Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud, Kidnapping, Drug Trafficking, Counterfeiting, etc. are filed
on the Federal level and usually will not be found during a search of the County or State level records.
5) Other concerns are to make sure you have both the correct spelling and date of birth of your subject. A "name only" match will often yield dozens of hits, and if you don't have the correct date of birth, you will
be left wondering if you have the correct person.
6) What are your subject's past addresses? Did he/she just move here from another county? If so, you may be wasting your time searching this county, when you really should be checking the counties they
lived in prior to moving here.
7) What other names has your subject used? Did they just get married or divorced? Have they legally changed their name? If so, why? This could be an indicator that they are trying to hide a record.
8) What forms of ID does your subject have? Often times we find duplicate driver licenses for people with different last names. This happens a lot with women who get married/divorced. Instead of updating
their license, they just get a new one. Legally they are not supposed to have 2 valid driver licenses and especially not with two different last names. Keep in mind ID cards are also easy to obtain and could be
used as ID when getting arrested.
9) When searching your subject's name, are you also searching their nickname or middle name? Many people use names that are not their legal name, however when arrested, the charges are almost always
listed by the legal name on the driver license. If you do not know this name, you could be wasting your time.
10) Do you know how to read the criminal report that you have just received? Do you know what Deferred Adjudication is? Do you know how that is different from Probation? Do you know what it mean if the Deferred Adjudication
is Terminated or Adjudicated? What about a Motion to Revoke? Do you know how many levels of Felony charges there are? What about Misdemeanors? Will you find the Class C misdemeanors? Do you know what the difference is between
getting sentenced to TDC or HCJ? Was the Misdemeanor pled down from a Felony? Do you know why the case was dismissed - Innocent, No-Billed, Missing Witness?
As you can see, there is a lot of terminology that you should familiarize yourself with, in order to read and fully understand the criminal report that you receive.
11) If you just met this person, how do you correctly identify him/her? This is a very important question when dealing with background investigations. Often times the only identifier you have is an email address,
cell phone number, and (hopefully) a name that was given to you. If you are considering meeting this person, or even if you've met before and are considering dating them, YOU MUST get some form of
identifier that can be used to generate a real name.
Ways you can identify someone from either a first contact or a first date are:
(Some of these methods may be dangerous or an invasion of privacy. Be careful.)
Land Line - Get them to call you from their land line (you must have caller ID) or request their land line telephone number. Once captured, that number can be used to produce a name and address. If you are inside the house,
ask to use the phone and call a number that you know has Caller ID. That way, you have just trapped the land line number.
Cell Phone - We can produce a name and address from a cellular number. It's a bit more expensive, but it is possible. Be advised that Pre-Paid cell phones are almost impossible to trace. Pre-Paid phones could be a Red Flag.
Email Address - If all you have is an email address, be sure to check online sources such as Google to see if the person has posted their name on a Blog, Newsgroup, or Webpage. This may not be 100%
reliable, since they entered the name themselves, but it's a good starting point.
License Plate - If you meet with them, write down their license plate or VIN number from their vehicle. That can be traced back to a name on the registration and compared to the name that was given to you.
Address - If you go to their house, be sure to remember the address. All the names associated to that address can be found later. Neighbors can also be contacted under a pretext to verify any names given.
Mail - If you go to their house, look around for mail that may have been left out. Notice the name on the letters. Do not open their mailbox without their consent.
Bills - Look for any bills laying around. They usually have the name and address on it. You may find an alternate mailing or billing address listed.
Checks or Credit Cards - If you go out with them and they pay for anything with a check or credit card, try to notice the name on the instrument.
Voicemail - Call their phone when you know they aren't going to answer and listen to the message. You may be surprised as to what you hear.
Co-Workers - If they mention where they work, a pretext call to the employer may let you know if someone works there by that name.
Medicine - Look in the medicine cabinet. First, you may find medicine for something that absolutely horrifies you. Second, if it's prescription, look at the name on the label.
Magazines - If you see any magazines laying around look at the mailing label.
Trash - This is not the most pleasant job in the world, but tons of information can be found. You may find old bills, phone records, take out food (pizza boxes often have the caller's name and address).
Glove Box - If you are in the car, be sure to look in the glove box. Look for registration, insurance (see who else is listed), or whatever else may be lurking in there.
Wallet - This is the proverbial Goldmine of information. If you get the chance, sneak a peek in the wallet. There you may find a driver license, pictures of family, or even a Harris County Probation Card! (Always be careful
doing this as it's a major invasion of privacy. If you are caught, this could end any chances of a relationship.)
Take a moment to look around your own house and see how many things have your name on it. You may be surprised and even come up with a few more places to look.
WARNING SIGNS - If this person will only give you their cell number, this could be because they are married or living with someone and don't want you calling the house. If they never want you to come over and
only want to meet at restaurants, clubs, and only want to go to YOUR house, they may have a "roommate" or spouse they don't want you to know about.
. We should note here, that is not necessarily the case with women…to be safe, a woman should NEVER let a man she doesn’t know come to her house on the first few dates. Also with online dating,
they don’t recommend you ever meet at homes, but instead public places until you feel comfortable with the other person. Also, be sure to VERIFY any divorce. Many, many times
we run across people who say they are divorced when they are only "separated" for a short time. Often times the "separation" only lasts until the spouse gets back in town.
If you are serious about dating or meeting this person, it's not unreasonable for you to want to know their full name. Anyone who won't tell you probably has something to hide.
These are just SOME of the issues we experience on a daily basis when doing criminal background checks. Don't forget there are also concerns like: Is this person married? How many times?
Were they actually divorced? If so, how long ago were they divorced? Do they have any children from the marriage? Are they paying child support? Have they ever been sued? Do they have judgments
against them? Are they in Bankruptcy? Do they really own the business they claim to? Do they really own the BMW or are they just leasing? Are there any criminals in their immediate family?
Are there any sex offenders in their immediate family? (Especially if you have kids that will be exposed to these people!)
The list can go on and on.
This is why you should leave Background Checks in the hands of a licensed professional. If you think your background check
is important enough to do in the first place, why not make sure it's done right the first time?
Everyday we are asked, "Aren't these records public? Can't I do the searching myself?". The answer is YES, they are and YES, you can. However, often times they are very difficult to obtain quickly and accurately. A licensed PI can find these records for you and make
sure you understand exactly what you are looking at. Each county is somewhat different in the method used to obtain the records. Yes, you could go out on your own and try to get the information needed and
try to decipher the results. You could also buy the book on brain surgery and try it on yourself. Do I recommend either?
The answer is NO.
SIDE NOTE: If you want to do a criminal record search on prospective applicants or current employees DO NOT DO THIS YOURSELF! You MUST follow Federal Guidelines mandated by the FCRA
(Fair Credit Reporting Act) in order to abide by the law. Violating these can cost you a fortune in fines and lawsuits.
Hire a professional.
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If you want to contact a PI or searcher, feel free to ask their qualifications.
They should be licensed in the state in which they do business and carry liability insurance.
Call the Better Business Bureau to see if they have any complaints lodged against them.
Call the PI and ask the number to their Licensing Board. Call the Board and make sure the PI
has a valid license and has no complaints lodged against him or his company. There are just as many
unscrupulous PI's as there are in other professions. Protect yourself and your cash.
Don't be surprised if the PI asks for a retainer. 99% of them will. We have learned that many times
people "forget" to pay once they have their info. We have to protect our cash as well.
There aren't too many places left in the world where you can get the merchandise and tell
them to "bill you". Our information is just that, our merchandise.
THESE ARE SOME OF THE MORE COMMON QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED ON A DAILY BASIS:
Why do you charge that amount?
What we charge depends on many factors. Location, experience, difficulty of
the investigation, number of investigators assigned, etc.. Often times all we have to sell is our knowledge and our time.
Think for a moment about what some other service industries charge. Plumbers, mechanics, doctors, TV repair guys. Now
think of this... our work product may very well solve your case, keep you out of jail, find your key witness, catch your
spouse cheating, or even save your life. Do you really want to go bargain shopping for that type of service? Some PI firms
invest thousands of dollars each year on equipment, training, and databases so that they can offer you the best service
possible. Always feel free to call around and get price quotes from other agencies. Just make sure they are offering a
comparable service. Make sure that they aren't just going to contract it out to another firm, and mark it up. Check for
a PI license, and don't be afraid to ask who will actually be doing the investigation. Just because you meet with the owner,
who has decades of experience, that doesn't necessarily mean that he will be doing the surveillance, etc.. Make sure that
the person actually doing it, has more than just a few weeks of training.
Do you ever work PRO-BONO???
Everyone wants something for free. There is nothing wrong with that.
It's not a crime to want, just don't get upset when/if your request for a freebee gets turned down.
Sure we give out plenty of help for free, but sometimes it's just not feasible.
Our time is all we have to sell. You stand a chance of someone answering your question for free. Go ahead and ask.
It just gets old sometimes to hear the same old story about not being able to afford a PI, and then we receive an email
on a $1,000+ computer. There are many investigators out there that will help out for free when they can, but you
shouldn't just expect it. That's all I'm trying to say. This is our job. This is how we feed our families and pay our
bills. There aren't a whole lot of service-based professions who will gladly offer out free advice on how to do it
yourself without paying them..
Can you trace an e-mail back to the original owner?
Yes. This is very time consuming and will almost always cost a fee.
Can you get non-published phone numbers and addresses?
Yes. PI's use databases and other sources to find these. Usually they will not just give it out to you if you ask.
Many times ex's and psycho stalkers want to find a person's unlisted address to do harm.
There has been at least one high profile murder (of a T.V. star) that occurred because a PI gave out an unlisted address
to a psychopath stalker. Because of this, more and more laws are passed which restrict the flow of data to our
profession. That means we have to charge you more for some services. Also, since we are giving out information that can be
considered "private", we will most likely (and should) want to know why you are seeking this information. If you are not
comfortable in telling us WHY you want the information you want, we will probably not be comfortable GIVING you the information
you want.
Can you get toll calls and long distance records?
Yes, this is possible, and is not something you will find on the internet for free. Also be advised that with the
passing of new privacy laws, this in some instances be construed as Theft of Proprietary Data. It depends on how the information
was obtained. Again, you need a good reason for this, and curiosity doesn't count.
UPDATE: NEW LAWS THAT HAVE PASSED OR ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING PASSED MAKE THIS SEARCH POSSIBLY ILLEGAL.
AISS NO LONGER PROVIDES THIS SERVICE AND DOES NOT RECOMMEND PURCHASING THIS SERVICE FROM ANY OTHER VENDOR.
Can I get N.C.I.C. info?
This database is for law enforcement only and you can be charged criminally for giving, receiving, or selling this to other parties.
N.C.I.C. Wants & Warrants information is a different matter and is available at this time.
Where can I find this information for free?
Think about this question. This is basically saying, "I don't want to hire you, but will you tell me how to get the
information you sell for free?" It's like the old saying: The TV repairman comes to your house to fix the TV.
He looks at it, takes out his screwdriver and tightens one screw on the back of the TV. He hands you a bill for $100.
Of course you ask, "Why $100? It only took you 5 seconds to turn that screw!" He replies, "Yes. But you didn't pay me
to turn the screw......you paid me to know WHICH screw to turn."
Some PI's will post links to various search engines and databases on their sites. Normally, anything found on the
internet is outdated (as far as free databases), and should always be verified through other sources.
Should I buy the super-duper-internet-spy-on-my-neighbor-and-anyone-else-you-want-to-secret-disc for $19.99?
Usually these are nothing more that a list of internet sites or someone's bookmarks. Some of the sites listed
will be shut down before you even receive the disc. Others are for licensed end users only. Some are worthless.
Some are good. That being said, it's your choice. Most can be found using a search engine, but the disc saves time.
There are also books with the same information in them. I for one don't mind paying $20 for a book or CD,
if it has at least 2 good sources of information I didn't have before. That is just my opinion.
A good source for Texas information is
TEXAS DESKTOP INVESTIGATOR
Where can I find books on being a PI?
Go to your local library. Also try WWW.AMAZON.COM
This is an online book company. They also have online reviews by
the publisher and people who have bought the book.
Can you locate this person for me?
Yes, but we will usually contact that person first and make sure it is ok to give out their location. Why do we do this?
Liability, plain and simple. We have identified and verified child pornographers, credit card thieves, stalkers,
disgruntled workers, and violent ex's who have asked for help in the past. There are some circumstances where the
person is not contacted first, but those are determined on a case by case basis.
With the passing of new privacy laws in July 2001, it is no longer considered a "Permissible Purpose" to access many
of our databases for locating "Lost Loves", "College Buddies", "Old Friends", Etc..
How do I become a private investigator?
The easiest way to find this out is to visit this site:
LICENSING
Look under your state's information. Most states will require you to be licensed to perform investigations and
also become an information broker. Check with your state before offering services. Failure to comply can result in
stiff fines and even jail time. I guarantee that if a local PI finds out you are practicing without a license, you
will probably find yourself the unwitting participant in a sting operation. In some states this is done by the State
Police. Always ask the PI you are considering hiring if they are licensed. If they are not, chances are they have
no insurance, their work product cannot be used in court, and may have been obtained illegally.
Do I have to be licensed to sell public information that can be found for free at the courthouse?
Usually yes. Check with your state.
How can I tell if a PI is licensed?
Ask him/her or call the state board and ask them to verify if that company/person is licensed. This is a good idea
whenever you are thinking about hiring a PI. Check to see if they are licensed and if so, are there any complaints
lodged against them. You can also call your local Better Business Bureau. Keep in mind that some states do not require
licensing and there are many, many good investigators in those states. Don't be afraid to ask how long they have been
in business, what their qualifications are, and even for references. They should be more than happy to supply you with
this information.
Should I pick an investigator who is a member in many organizations?
That depends on you. Some organizations have very strict application procedures and testing, while others simply
require a fee. I wouldn't base your choice on that aspect alone. Just as there are diploma mills for college degrees,
there are diploma mills for this profession too. Some companies will award you with a "Certified Expert Certificate",
just from buying their book on a certain subject. There are also internet sites where you can order PI credentials
and certificates, and even become an ordained minister who used to work for the KGB, for the low, low price of $19.95.
What do those letters mean after an investigator's name?
Those are usually certifications. Example: CFE = certified fraud examiner, CMI = certified master investigator. If
you don't know, just ask them.
How should I go about choosing an investigator?
Ask around for references. Many good investigators can be found in the phone book, while others rely solely on
referrals. There are investigative referral companies and organizations, but an internet search engine is your best bet.
Can I get on online mailing lists?
Yes. Go to www.yahoogroups.com and search through the different mailing lists that suit your needs. There are plenty of
them. There are also lists restricted to licensed PI's only. Ask around. If you subscribed to every Onelist
investigation list you would get about 300 emails a day.
Can you tap my phone? Can you sell me a "bug"?
Depends on the state you are in and the circumstances surrounding. Most likely no. Some states will let you tape
calls if one person in the conversation knows about the recording. This is referred to as a "one party state".
Better to check with your attorney and be sure to get his advice in writing. Under most circumstances selling a
"bugging device" is illegal.
Where can I buy debugging devices, I think my phone may be tapped?
Most of what you will find being sold on the internet is considered junk by the people who really know this area.
A true "debugging device" can cost upwards of $10,000. Just owning a device does not guarantee that the person
is qualified to operate it correctly. There are schools that teach nothing but the operation of certain pieces of
equipment. A large percentage of companies who offer Debugging will perform a "Dog and Pony Show" for you when they
arrive, while using a $50 piece of equipment they bought from an internet spy shop. Buyer Beware.
Two sites with excellent reputations in our industry and plenty of information on this topic are:
WWW.TSCM.COM
WWW.SWSSEC.COM
I've tried to do the investigation myself. Can you help me now?
Keep in mind that if you try to do the investigation yourself, you stand a very good chance of botching it.
Once the SUBJECT knows he/she is under investigation, you can usually give it up. It is usually better to invest
the money with a reputable PI and have it done right the first time. Besides, a judge will be more likely to believe
the evidence produced by a disinterested 3rd party, than someone directly related to the subject of the investigation.
Can I get a copy of someone's credit report?
Only under "Permissible Purposes", as defined by the Federal Trade Commission is this allowed. That means a signed
release from the Subject or under a few other circumstances.
Can you find anyone, anywhere, anytime?
No. No one can. Be realistic. Some PI's are very good, but no one can find anyone, anywhere, anytime. This is just a
marketing scheme. If they are making that promise, get it in writing that if they don't find them, you don't pay
(No Find, No Fee). Which brings me to my next topic...
I want to hire an investigator, but I don't want to pay unless successful. Is that ok?
Usually no. Most of us work on retainers. That means you pay up front for any services. We do this just like
attorneys. Too many times we have done the work only to have the client cancel just before the finished report
is submitted, or simply decide that they don't want to pay after they receive the finished product. Most of the
searches we perform cost us money, (and not to mention our time). How many places can you order something and just
say, "Send me the bill later." Not too many I'd guess.
Can you use the nanny cams and hidden video?
Some of us have that capability. Ask. Some sell the equipment, and some rent it. If you set something like that
up in your home, consult with an attorney. If you forget and leave the microphone on (recording sound), that may
be a felony in many states.
Are the mail order PI classes any good? Will they help me to get licensed?
Check with your state. Some of them have no bearing on whether or not you get licensed. They are for
training/information purposes only. Check with your local licensing authority to see if they qualify.
Do PI's carry guns? Can they be body guards?
Some do. Depends on the state, and depends on the person. Most states require special licensing for Body Guard work.
Make sure you ask them if they are licensed to offer that service.
Do PI's pretext ?
Some will do this themselves, some will outsource it to someone more qualified, and some won't offer it at all.
A pretext can yield more information than databases sometimes. There are books out on the market that list different
pretexts. It is really an art form and should not be tried by the inexperienced.
Can a PI do things the ordinary citizen can't?
That will depend on the State in which you are licensed. Normally a PI is just an ordinary citizen who has been
licensed to conduct "Private Investigations". Usually we can access databases that the general public can't.
Can you guarantee results?
We cannot guarantee results. We can only guarantee that the necessary information, documentation, etc.
will be searched for diligently, legally, expediently, and as economically as possible.
Will you lose the Subject on surveillance?
If surveillance is necessary we feel obligated to inform you of the "real life caveats." Surveillance, especially
moving surveillance, is a hit and miss science. We can perform these observations under agreed upon time and location
parameters but cannot promise activity on behalf of the subject. Similarly, moving surveillance carries with it
inherent obstacles such as the unpredictable nature of traffic. There is no guarantee that contact with the subject
can be maintained as we cannot predict traffic flow, traffic conditions, weather, or other unforeseen problems.
We are bound to follow all laws, including traffic laws. Similarly, privacy and private property laws will dictate
the conduct of some surveillances.
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Locate Tips-
Try to remember the following information about your subject: |
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Full Name/Date of birth/Driver's License Number(and State Issued)/ Social Security#
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Are they collecting SS Benefits?
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Any and all old addresses/phone numbers/pager/cell phone numbers
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Relatives/family names/their old addresses
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Vehicle/Property ownership
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Professional licenses
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Do they have a criminal record?Have they ever sued or been sued?
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Have they ever voted?
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Do they hunt/fish?
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Do they owe money?
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What organizations do they/did they belong to? What magazines did they/do they subscribe to?
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What are their hobbies?
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Ever been in the military?
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Where is their family? The easiest way to find someone is to ask someone who knows!
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Those are some of the things you should look for before going to an investigator.
It may not seem important to you, but for the investigator it may be the one solid lead that finds your friend. One word of caution. If you do not have good intentions towards the person you are looking for, please do not waste the time of a PI. A good PI will not release the location of that person to you until that person says that it is OK. Too many PI's have been burned by stalkers, EX's, and just plain wack-o's.
There are circumstances in which the person will not be notified first, but those are on a case by case basis.
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Now if we can't find your person, don't give up.
Ask for a full report of all the searches done for you. This way if you decide to try again later, you will
not duplicate certain searches. Sometimes just waiting a month or two will be long enough for your friend
to surface.
I hope that you find that special person that you are looking for. If you have any questions feel free to drop me a line. If I can't help you, I am certain I can send you to someone who can.
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Infidelity-
Is your spouse or significant other cheating on you? Here are some tell tale signs that they MAY be. Remember, these are not PROOF, but you should know what to watch out for: |
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Your spouse or significant other:
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1. Is offended by small comments that once went unnoticed.
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2. Begins taking a stronger interest in his or her appearance or becomes obsessed with losing weight/gaining weight. They will often join a health club, begin body building, sun-tanning, etc.
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3. Will begin to keep company with a certain person or group of individuals unknown by you. Many times, this person will be someone with whom they are sharing the guilt with.
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4. Will begin to be "working late" when they seldom have in the past.
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5. Will often lose sexual interest in you.
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6. Will become offended and sometimes ask if you are checking up on them.
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7. Will frequently have unexplained absences.
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8. Will make comments when questioned or condemned such as, "Not everyone feels that way".
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9. Will sometimes ask for a divorce without a reasonable explanation.
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10. May get a post office box and not allow you to have a key.
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11. Will no longer allow you to use the family credit cards or to see the bill.
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12. Will arrive home smelling like cologne or perfume other than their own.
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13. Will sell or transfer ownership of many of the family goods to prevent them from becoming part of the property settlement.
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14. Will begin to consume drugs and/or alcohol.
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15. Will lose interest in his or her home life and children.
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16. Will charge up all credit accounts in preparation of ending the relationship.
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17. Will become cold and inconsiderate of your feelings.
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18. Will buy a new wardrobe or begin wearing a new cologne/perfume.
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19. May find reasons to get away from family gatherings on holidays etc., to wish holiday greetings to a lover.
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20. May begin to take showers as soon as they return from work/going out, when they never used to do that.
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21. Names of strange places will appear on credit card bills. Usually these names will appear to be restaurants, but you can not find them in the phonebook. Many times these are Gentleman's Clubs or Cabarets.......AKA Nudie Bars.
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22. Will do the laundry when they never used to, or at a time when they normally wouldn't. They may be trying to hide the signs of smoke, lipstick, body fluids, etc.
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23. Lingerie is missing from drawers or found in the dirty clothes.
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24. Begin to receive hang up telephone calls.
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25. May find the passenger seat in his/her car moved from the normal position.
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26. May find a different brand of cigarettes in the car's ashtray, or with another's lipstick on them.
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27. Will notice the mileage on the car is not adding up to what it should. Too many extra miles.
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28. Will no longer have a land line phone number to call him/her when out, only a cell phone number, or pager number. They may be trying to hide their location.
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These are not definite signs of a cheating spouse, but if you notice there are quite a bit of them going on, you may want to hire a PI just for your peace of mind.
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Statistics Affecting the Workplace- |
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Reasons employers cannot overlook background investigations.:
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60% of college registrars regularly experience attempts to document FALSE CREDENTIALS.
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33% of job applicants FALSIFY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS.
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30% of business failures are caused by EMPLOYEE THEFT.
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$15-25 BILLION LOST TO EMPLOYEE THEFT a year according to the Bureau of National Affairs.
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Average employee EMBEZZLEMENT is over $125,000.
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Persons with substance abuse are 10 times more likely to miss work, 3 times more likely to have an accident, 33% less productive on the job, and file 5 times as many workers compensation claims.
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94% of corporate security directors rank domestic violence as a high security problem at their company.
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The workplace is the scene of approximately 3.2 million crimes and thefts every year.
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Over 2 million personal thefts happen annually in the workplace.
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One in six violent crimes occur in the workplace.
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Workplace violence cost employers 4.2 BILLION in lost work and legal fees in 1992.
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