Why Hire Peak Investigations to Conduct a Social Media Investigation?

Why Hire Peak Investigations to Conduct a Social Media Investigation?

At Peak Investigations, based in Phoenix, Arizona, we use an intelligent solution, using the latest tools and techniques, used by investigators worldwide to identify people, their actions, solve cases, and provide you with information. This service MAY SAVE YOU A LOT OF MONEY on other investigative services, such as an expensive surveillance operation WHILE FINDING OUT THE TRUTH.

Our social media investigators have extensive experience. Our typical client is individuals, small companies, and outer private investigation firms.

What types of information could an investigator find on social media?

For most people, you simply enter a name in Google. However, if the name is common, It’s possible that you will not find the correct person! Most of the top social media platforms will change their search algorithms, making the average information searcher have to stay educated on the constant changes.

In social media research, we employ certain intelligent techniques not used by the average person in order to find profiles for our customers. Databases used by professional investigators, typically require validated credentials. We must be licensed and insured.

What Tools Are Used To Conduct Social Media Investigations?

Social Media Investigation Tools. The primary social media investigations conducted at Peak Investigations in Phoenix, Arizona are Divorce / Domestic, Fraud, and Executive Protection along with a number of other services too many to list here.

When conducting Social Media Investigations, Private Investigators use a variety of tools to collect information from publicly available sources. These tools are essential in assisting investigators to examine data and get vital evidence so their clients can make informed decisions. Private Investigators using special commands can scan the web for pertinent information using commonly known search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yandex.

Private investigators conducting social media investigations usually have special advanced tools that can search out a wealth of information about individuals, businesses, and their actions. Additionally, specialized search engines such as Spiderfoot and Maltego are invaluable to private investigators in exploring and extracting information from websites to collect massive volumes of data. These advanced tools help collect evidence and aid in the examination of the evidence.

Can A Private Investigator Access Private Social Media Messages?

Private investigators are generally prohibited from hacking into private social media messages. Just about any social media platforms that requires a password to enter can not be legally accessed by private investigators without a search warrant. Only when the owner of private accounts gives consent can an investigator gain access legally.

How long does a social media investigation take?

Even though the process of conducting a social media investigation is somewhat automated, the investigation can be quite lengthy and time consuming. Each piece of evidence obtained must be fully examined and properly documented.

Can private investigators hack into social media?

Hacking and other illegal or unethical tactics are not permitted for use by private investigators to gather information. Investigators in social media use the Internet or cellphone. Private investigators must remember that it is unlawful and unethical to hack into someone’s social media account without that person’s permission.

Although it could be alluring for them to try and gain information through social media hacking, any evidence obtained in this way would not be acceptable in court and would probably hurt their case and ruin their reputation. Instead, private investigators are obligated to obtain information using morally and legally acceptable methods including interviewing suspects and conducting surveillance.

What Types Of Information Can a Social Media Investigator Find?

• Social Media Posts. Most of us know people who spew much of their lives on social media. This social media evidence can give the client valuable insight into the activities and social relationships of the person posting the information.
• Public Records. Records found online such as your County or State depositories can tell if your target of the investigation has any court cases such as criminal trials, criminal convictions, or civil judgments. This can give you valuable information to make important decisions.
• Photos and Videos. Reviewing photos and videos can reveal a lot about your target such as character and behavior. As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. Pictures can also reveal the actual physical locations of improper behavior, such as a location where a cheating spouse went with the other person.
• Secret Social Media Accounts. Private investigators can have a number of tools that help locate the hidden social media accounts that a criminal or cheating spouse has started to conceal improper behavior while communicating with the other person giving supporting evidence of improper behavior.The above list is what I use in most cases. There is a lot more information that can be found online and will be accessed as the investigation dictates. The main thing her is to always think out of the box.
  If you need more information on this subject or want to have a completely free confidential consultation, call Peak Investigations today at 602-341-3703