5 Common Myths of Private Investigations
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
by Subrosa Investigations
Author: Ellie St. Aubin What Does a Private Investigator Really Do? When you hear the words “Private Investigator,” “P.I.,” “Private Detective,” or “Private Eye,” your head is bound to start spinning of fantastical ideas. What pops in your head first? Perhaps Sherlock Holmes, with the hat, a magnifying glass and a tobacco pipe? Or Thomas
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Don’t Let Your Dollars Catch Fyre
Friday, February 08, 2019
by Subrosa Investigations
We see it every day, and it seems like it’s everywhere. Eye-catching headlines tell us how investors are defrauded out of large sums of money after a deal didn’t turn out as promised. Things just aren’t always as they appear. The recent Fyre Festival debacle is a great example of this. Investors lost millions after
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Insights from OSMOSIS 2018
Tuesday, January 08, 2019
by Subrosa Investigations
Author: Brian Devine, Investigator I started working in the investigative field roughly a year and a half ago, and ever since then I’ve heard a lot about OSMOSIS and how beneficial the experience is. For those who are not familiar, OSMOSIS is a two-day conference focused on sharing the latest and greatest in the OSINT
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FCRA Compliance: Consumer Reports & Adverse Action
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
by superadmin
Employers are erring on the side of caution in the hiring process to avoid paying big bucks for non-compliance of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). A recent SHRM publication revealed that some businesses have already been forced into million dollar settlements because they weren’t compliant with FCRA. This year alone, nearly 30 employers nationwide
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Are Restraining Orders and Orders of Protection Covered in a Background Check?
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
by superadmin
The short answer is NO. If you’re only ordering a “Criminal Package” on your applicant, then restraining orders and orders of protection are not covered because of their civil nature. A police report may be filed at the same time as a restraining order or order of protection, but if the victim doesn’t press criminal
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Social Media Checks: What’s the Latest?
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
by superadmin
A candidate comes across your desk and for most employers (approximately 60% according to Career Builder) it’s a natural next step to do a quick social media search. Maybe a look at their Facebook page.. or Twitter account… and then YouTube. Before you know it, you’re looking 54 weeks back on their Instagram! What if you
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