Powers Investigations will only conduct asset investigations for legal purposes. Asset investigations are used to support or compliment civil or criminal proceedings which result in court ordered requests for information (subpoenas) or restraining and attachment notices. In the case of a business investigation where internal fraud is suspected, the company may choose not to pursue legal channels but handle the results of the investigation according to company policy. 

Powers Investigations provides both civil and criminal background investigations. Frequently, it is advisable to run both concurrently. We also conduct business and corporate background investigations. We take extra care to establish that the background information is accurate and current. Unlike inexpensive 3rd party data providers, we spend extra time and effort to establish a person's identity before releasing highly private and personal information. A civil records search can reveal the following information: judgments, liens, civil suits, tax liens, bankruptcy, and child support judgments. Civil record searches can be run at the local, state, national, and federal levels. A criminal records search can uncover the current and past criminal history of the subject. Such records generally indicate the date of arrest, case number, charge, and the disposition. County criminal records can be accessed for all 50 states. On the state level, there are approximately 32 states that allow investigators access to their records. State criminal record searches are more time consuming and consequently more expense to investigate than county records. We also conduct business background investigations and searches.  A business background investigation may reveal such items as legal business name, size, type, ownership, principal officers, business locations, holdings, interests, identify assets and liabilities, suppliers, vendors, employees, customers, gross sales, credit profiles, and litigation issues. 

Most of our Civil and Criminal Investigations include one or more of the following: Surveillance Personal & Business, Video & Digital Personal & Business, Domestic Relations, Locates, Secret Shopper, Pre-Employment, Tenant Screening, Missing Persons, Vehicle Checks, Skip Traces, Process of Service, Cell/Phone Records, Asset Investigations, Address Verification, Accident Investigations, Background Checks, Court Research, Field Investigations, Inspections, Interviews Witness & Statements, Personal Protection, Executive Protection, and Covert Operations.

Field investigations involve checking on the welfare of personal and real property for the client. It also involves checking on the welfare and status of individuals who need unsupervised monitoring for various reasons. We can check for the current condition of property, individuals, and other situations with less than 24 hours notice. 

Generally, fraud is any deceitful or dishonest conduct, involving acts or omissions or the making of false statements, orally or in writing, with the object of obtaining money or other benefit from, or evading a liability. In general terms fraud is the use of deceit to obtain an advantage or avoid an obligation. Fraud can cover a wide subject area and can be perpetrated by many diverse groups affecting both businesses and individuals alike. Most kinds of fraud are defined as internal or external for businesses. Individuals are mostly affected by many types of consumer fraud. Some examples of consumer fraud are insurance fraud, identity theft, computer fraud, contractor fraud, mail theft, and telephone fraud. Internal fraud is usually perpetrated from within an organization by employees and can involve false accounting, direct theft of cash, payroll fraud, theft of intellectual property, false expense claims, collusion with customers & suppliers, inventory loses, and reporting of excessive overtime. Some cases of internal fraud have collusion from outside third parties. Many cases of internal fraud go unreported because of the potential embarrassment and risk liability involved. Frequently, fraud investigations may incorporate other investigative services such as background investigation, asset investigation, social security investigations, people locates, and surveillance. 

We investigate claims to determine if in fact an employee has faked or exaggerated their injuries, has unreported income or employment at a second job, multiple claims under multiple identities. Our typical investigation would determine the claimant's current activities, any full or part-time employment held since the date of loss, dependents, household income, health status, civil or criminal litigations, and recreational or strenuous activities in or around the home. We can also check to determine whether the claimant has had any previous workers compensation claims and obtain a copy of the claimant's driving history. We can also conduct surveillance to further ascertain social, employment and recreational activities. The client will be provided with a full, detailed report relative to the findings of our investigation. 

Your ideas and designs are valuable property. We investigate the illegal use of intellectual property, corporate or business name, and protect clients from the diversion of company profits as a result of such activity. We can obtain the necessary evidence that will enable the successful prosecution of those that would infringe on trademark or copyright.  In addition, we can research and document evidence necessary to verify intellectual property, trademark or copyright violations.

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Service: $75 - $100
Proof of Service: Included
Mileage: May Apply ($0.50 per mile)
Attempts to Serve: 3
Payment:  in Advance
Notary: Free
Skip Tracing: available
Investigative Services: available - call 

Site Inspections for business and personal purposes. These include spot inspections of cargo, personal property, business property, and other items. We have experience in comparing whether or not a shipment or delivery is as stated in loading documents or other references. We can document the condition of assets and assist you in your due diligence by having a objective third party evaluate your expectations. Documentation can be visual, digital, or by other means. Inspections can be performed within hours of notification. 

Skip tracing is a tool used to locate a missing person. The person may be missing for any number of reasons. Typically, the person has skipped out of sight to avoid a creditor or legal obligation. We take extra care to establish that the skip is at the correct address and phone number. Unlike inexpensive 3rd party data providers, we spend extra time and effort to establish identity and location before releasing it to the customer. Some methods used to locate individuals:  Social Security Number (header information), Voter Registration Records (some restrictions), Uniform Commercial Codes, National Identifiers, Forwarding Addresses, Driver License Information (some restrictions), Alpha Vehicle Registration, On-Line Crisscross Directories, Traffic Tickets, and Marriage Records. 

Powers Investigations specializes in video and digital surveillance. Whether it be related to domestic relations, business, stalking, or just about anything, we can do it discreetly and economically. We pride ourselves on our ability to document the comings and goings of the subject with the assumption that the evidence may or may not be used in a legal proceeding.  We specialize in domestic investigations with an emphasis on infidelity, parental custody rights, court-ordered custody failures, and other domestic problems.  Our surveillance investigations are conducted with an eye to preserving and protecting our client's identity. We are also experienced in counter-surveillance investigations, personal protective surveillance, watching those who may be watching you, and surveillance assessment and management. We are continually updating our skills and technology to provide our customers with the best surveillance practices. If you have special needs, please don't hesitate to contact us. 

Our undercover business investigations are conducted with an eye to preserving and protecting our client's identity and assets. We also specialize in video and digital surveillance. We pride ourselves on our ability to document the comings and goings of potential subjects with the assumption that the evidence may or may not be used in legal proceedings. We are continually updating our skills and technology to provide our customers with the best undercover practices. If you have special needs, please don't hesitate to contact us. 

Witness Interviews can be conducted for business, legal, and personal purposes. Depending on the situation, we can provide written, audio, or digital interviewing processes. We also provide interview scripting, question formulation, secondary source documentation, witness reliability checks, and witness location.