Why would a private investigator be calling me?

A primary reason why someone may hire a private investigator is to have this person conduct surveillance on a target. A person may require surveillance if he or she believes another person is trying to harm him or her, such as checking for a stalker or an abusive ex.

Can a private investigator trace a phone number?

If a person calls and threatens your life – then yes, a private investigator or (even better) a law enforcement agency can track down the owner of the phone number. There are online services, such as Intelius.com, that offer a reverse phone number lookup.

How do you know you are being followed by a private investigator?

Check for strange vehicles parked near your house or places you frequently visit. If you see the same vehicle parked in your neighborhood, and you later see the same vehicle parked at the grocery store, the bank, your favorite restaurant or near your work, you might have an investigator watching you.

Should you call back a private investigator?

You have no obligation to speak with a private investigator. What you should do is try to figure out why a private investigator wants to talk with you. If he does turn out to be working with police department, you will want to have an attorney present before you answer any questions.

How do private investigators track people down?

Nowadays, GPS technology is so standard that most mobile devices already have it integrated into them. While people now use GPS for everyday tasks like finding directions or tracking valuables, private investigators use GPS technology to save lives and track people down.

Can private investigators use tracking devices?

For private investigators, GPS tracking technology is an invaluable asset when it comes to surveillance. Not only does it provide concrete evidence for private investigators, but GPS tracking devices are safe, efficient, and cost-effective. In a sense, it has revolutionized the way that PIs do business.

What information does a PI have access to?

Private investigators access databases, interview acquaintances and piece together clues to track down people with whom you’ve lost contact. They can use public records to fill in missing information and uncover a new name, address, telephone number and Social Security number.

What services do private investigators provide?

List of Private Investigator Services

• Accident Investigation.
• Arson / Fire Investigation.
• Background Investigation.
• Child custody cases.
• Civil Investigation.
• Corporate / Business.
• Crime scene investigations.
• Criminal.

Why would a private investigator call you?

The primary reason an investigator might call you is to gather information while being “up front” about their identity. Otherwise, it’s called “pretext” call, in that there is a pretext given like a political poll to gather information from you without you knowing the true purpose of the call.

Can a private investigator look at your phone records?

The private investigator may be able to find out where someone has a bank account, for instance, but they cannot find information about how much money the person has in the account. If they have consent, they can view phone records that might be relevant to their case, but without consent, they cannot see the phone records at all.

Can a private investigator get in trouble for having a badge?

If a private investigator has a badge or uniform and someone mistakenly believes they’re a police officer, they can get in trouble and can be arrested. In places where a badge is required, licensed private investigators are generally careful to avoid the misconception that they are working for local, state, or federal law enforcement officers.

What are some myths about private investigators?

There are a lot of myths that people believe about private investigators. In the movies, private eyes may break into buildings to get information, follow people and take photos of what’s happening inside a home, or perform other acts that real private investigators aren’t allowed to do.