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General Investigations
Finding the right investigator can be a worry. Will they be reputable? Competent? Can you trust them with such an important task? Will there be delays? Will they breach confidence? This category includes numerous services. Click the link to the left to read more.There are many examples of private investigators dealing in people's personal information. It's therefore important in our view that we should make sure that all private investigators are registered so that there is robust regulationChair of the Parliamentary Home Affairs Select Committee (July 2013)
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Fraud Investigations
Fraudsters often claim that no-one really gets hurt. You’ve heard the story – “everyone just pays another penny on their insurance policy”. It’s an odd way of justifying a serious, and dangerous, crime. More...It is vital we have proper regulation of private investigators to ensure rigorous standards in this sector and the respect of individuals’ rights to privacy"Theresa May31st May 2013
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Process Serving
If you’re a government body, the legal profession or a private company, you need to act efficiently. You need a reliable partner for process serving and litigation matters. You need someone with specialist experience. Someone qualified and trained. And someone whose background has been rigorously – independently - checked. More...You only outsource services when they are satisfied that the provider has taken all appropriate steps to ensure that clients' confidential information will be protected.The Solicitors Regulation Authority Code• IB (4.3)
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Road Traffic Accidents & Collisions
Road traffic accidents are not always black and white. You know that drivers will argue over blame. Witness accounts can vary. And traffic cameras won’t always shed light on the situation. More...There are many examples of private investigators dealing in people's personal information. It's therefore important in our view that we should make sure that all private investigators are registered so that there is robust regulationChair of the Parliamentary Home Affairs Select Committee (July 2013)
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Specialist & Forensic Services
Finding the right forensic services investigator is vital. ABI has done the vetting for you, with a Members Database of trained and reliable professionals. More...It is vital we have proper regulation of private investigators to ensure rigorous standards in this sector and the respect of individuals’ rights to privacy"Theresa May31st May 2013
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Surveillance
Need help with surveillance? Whether you’re investigating personal theft or suspected infidelity, ABI will help you find an experienced, reliable partner. More...There are many examples of private investigators dealing in people's personal information. It's therefore important in our view that we should make sure that all private investigators are registered so that there is robust regulationChair of the Parliamentary Home Affairs Select Committee (July 2013)
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Tracing & Status Reports
Tracing people calls for persistence, tact and diplomacy. ABI will help you find a specialist investigator with the vital skills and qualities. This category includes services such as Asset Tracing, Background Enquires and Vetting, Beneficiaries, Debtor, Tracing, Family History, Pre-sue Enquiries, Witnesses....Click the link to the left to read more.You only outsource services only when they are satisfied that the provider has taken all appropriate steps to ensure that clients' confidential information will be protected.The Solicitors Regulation Authority Code• IB (4.3)
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Undercover Investigations
An undercover detective can get closer to the truth than a security system or CCTV camera. Staying within the law, they can uncover the evidence you need. More...There are many examples of private investigators dealing in people's personal information. It's therefore important in our view that we should make sure that all private investigators are registered so that there is robust regulationChair of the Parliamentary Home Affairs Select Committee (July 2013)
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Vehicle Investigations
Investigations Involving Vehicles Professional vehicle Examination and official DVLA data access. In this day of ultra fast communications and travel, vehicles of some kind will invariably play a part in crime or other incidents. There are many legal…It is vital we have proper regulation of private investigators to ensure rigorous standards in this sector and the respect of individuals’ rights to privacy"Theresa May31st July 2013
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ("UAV" - drone assisted surveillance)
Unmanned aerial vehicle (an aircraft piloted by remote control or onboard computers). The ABI service providers require as a minimum the following: 1. Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO) from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) – this shoul…
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Matrimonial Financial
Matrimonial finances investigation typically refers to the process of investigating the financial affairs of a couple who are either getting divorced, separated, or going through some other form of legal dispute over their finances. The purpose of th…
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Brand Protection / Intellectual Property
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (IPR) investigations and anti-counterfeiting fall within this category. Many major brands throughout the world have counterfeit problems with the merchandise / products they manufacture, which is very much a growing busi…
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Criminal Defence
Criminal defence investigation is a process that takes place in the United Kingdom when someone is accused of a crime and needs to defend themselves in court. In criminal defence investigations, a team of investigators, usually hired by the defendant…
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Open Source Intelligence
Open source intelligence (OSINT) is an essential tool for conducting investigations and gathering information in the digital age. OSINT refers to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information from publicly available sources. These source…
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Electronic Counter Measures (debugging)
ELECTRONIC COUNTER MEASURES (ECM) (debugging). Just about anybody can be the target of so called bugging or covert eavesdropping, some people are at greater risk than others for a number of reasons mainly because of their work, legal reasons [civil…
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Genealogy
Commercial genealogists in the UK are professionals who specialise in researching family histories for clients. They use a variety of sources to trace ancestral roots and build family trees, including census records, birth, marriage, and death record…
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Due Diligence
In the United Kingdom, due diligence research often entails a thorough analysis of a firm or individual before entering into a business deal or investment.Due diligence is used to identify and evaluate any potential risks or obligations involved with…
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Pre Sue / Status Enquires
Covert pre-sue financial status investigations, also known as pre-litigation financial investigations, are a valuable tool for individuals and businesses in the UK who are considering legal action but want to assess the financial viability of a poten…
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