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The Use Of Technology In Private Investigations

Today, we can no longer do anything without leaving a digital trace behind. From Find My Phone apps to online banking, everything we do can be accessed by someone who is looking for that information. While the notion can be disconcerting as we go about our day to day activities, when it comes to private […]

The Difference Between A Background Check And Background Investigation

Some people may use the terms background check and background investigation interchangeably, but the truth is, there are significant differences between them. While the information available in a background check will often be replicated in a background investigation but in more detail, one or the other may be a better option for you depending on […]

FAQs About Affair Investigations

When you suspect that your spouse is cheating, the first thing you need is evidence. Most people do not have the time or expertise to conduct their own investigations into their spouse’s life. The best choice is to hire private investigators (PIs) who can carry out an affair investigation discreetly and accurately. However, it is […]

Understanding the Modern-Day Private Investigator

In today’s day and age, many do not know the real definition of what a private investigator is. Instead, the only knowledge we have about them is what we have seen or observed on movies and television shows, like how they would always wear long coats, smoke cigars, and keep their identity hidden. However, not […]

Common Misconceptions About Private Investigators

The list of reasons why people consider hiring a private investigator grows constantly, and with it, common misconceptions of what private investigators really are. Let us debunk some of these myths which may have been falsely reinforced by what you have seen or heard from one of those thrilling detective movies. Spying on Others Although […]

What A Private Investigator Can Do For You

You are no stranger to what a private investigator does. You have probably seen or heard about them from the movies, or maybe someone you know has hired them before. You know that we are skilled in helping to monitor, track, and gather information (perhaps you require evidence on a cheating spouse) depending on the […]

Affair Investigation: Important Things to Consider

It is never easy to put yourself forward and call for an affair investigation on your spouse or partner. However, at Probity Investigations, it is in our best interest to help you reach the closure and truth that you deserve as being in the dark is something nobody wants. However, it is important to note […]

Understanding The Process Of Polygraph Testing

Polygraph testing is often used by private investigators to determine whether someone is telling the truth. Psychological stimuli causes physiological changes in the body which will then be picked up by the polygraph. When someone senses danger, the body’s nervous system will send the body into a fight, flight or freeze state. This occurs naturally […]

Techniques Private Investigators Use To Uncover Information

Many people have the misconception that private investigators know everything without having to put in the effort to find out about things. However, that is not true. Private investigators put in a lot of work to find information about a person relevant to the case they are working on. Read on to find out about […]

5 Essential Questions To Ask When Hiring A Private Investigator

When we think about private investigators, dramatic movie scenes from Hollywood often pop up in our minds. However, real life private investigators are very different from what you see on the screens. With the wide range of tools that private investigators have access to in order to perform their investigations and surveillance, individuals who seek […]