Private Investigations
The Importance of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Since 1999, the Canadian Private Investigators Resource Center has assisted newbie and seasoned investigators to navigate through the ocean of online information. This became even more evident on April 13, 2000 when Canada passed the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). The PIPED Act states that organizations must obtain an individual’s consent…
Read MoreSolutions Risque Investigations & Security Joins Movement to Shine a Spotlight on Fraud
Solutions Risque Investigations & Security Joins Movement to Shine a Spotlight on Fraud.
Read MoreHe Said. She Said. Now What?
The daunting task of investigating a harassment claim is one that is faced by many human resources and employee relations professionals on a daily basis.
Read MoreUsing Open-ended Questions During the Investigative Interview (Part 1)
Using Open-ended Questions During the Investigative Interview
Read MoreThe Little Black Book of Scams (Your Guide To Protection Against Fraud)
The Competition Bureau of Canada just released The Little Black Book of Scams Your Guide To Protection Against Fraud
Read MoreThe Red Flags of Workers’ Compensation Claimant Fraud
Workers’ compensation insurance is a type of insurance that provides medical and disability coverage for employees who suffer work-related injuries and illnesses. While most workers’ compensation claims are legitimate, some are inflated or fraudulent.
Read MoreTen “Do’s and “Do’nts” for Obtaining a Reliable Confession
Obtaining a Reliable Confession
Read MoreAsk the Montreal Private Investigator (Part 3)
Since we posted Part 1 and Part 2 of Ask the Montreal Private Investigator we have received several emails with some great questions. In part 3 we’ll be answering several questions covering different topics.
Read MoreNow You See Me, Now You Don’t: Why Do People Commit “Pseudocide”?
Pseudocide, “the act of faking one’s own death,” has existed and been committed for centuries. There are many scenarios that might come to mind about why and how someone would concoct and attempt to carry out this type of fraud. Some reasons that, to some people, are obvious and others that are beyond fathomable.
Read MoreInternational Fraud Awareness Week
International Fraud Awareness Week is the perfect time to go a step further in your role as an anti-fraud professional and to start discussions amongst peers, coworkers, executives and stakeholders in your community about how important fraud prevention is to society as a whole. You can use any of the free resources provided, or get creative and put your own twist on some of the ideas presented below.
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