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Investigative Consultants, Inc.: Kentucky Private Investigator, Fully Licensed & Insured

I am writing to tell you how grateful I am that one of your men found my dad. I hadn't seen my dad in 22 years, nor had I heard from him ...
"I knew there were problems in my marriage, I just had this gut feeling, however, without your help, guidance and personal attention, I would have never made it through this trying time. With your expertise, I have...

Investigative Consultants, Inc.: Kentucky Private Investigator, Fully Licensed & Insured

Choosing her agency was the best decision...
"Last year when we realized we needed a private investigator, I had no idea where to start other than the internet where I found Investigative Consultants, Inc. My first call was to the Better Business Bureau in...

Legendary Investigations: Legendary Investigations is a Michigan based private investigation firm networked throughout US.

2 Thumbs Up
"Legendary Investigations and Mr. Curt Holder definitely have my support. I...

Legendary Investigations: Legendary Investigations is a Michigan based private investigation firm networked throughout US.

A happy, new 'ex-wife'
When I suspected my husband was cheating, I turned to Legendary Investigations. I was treated with kindness, understanding and...

Spousal Surveillance Specialists - Phils: Philippines Investigator

Case # 821313 1
I hired fillipino investigator to determine whethe a woman I had mmet online was who she claimed to be. I had been corresponding with her for a number of months and had made a decision to visit her. She had several problems which...

Spousal Surveillance Specialists - Phils: Philippines Investigator

Drug Craze- Baguio City 2
Ref: Project Drug Craze Dear Richard, Just sending this message to thank you for your help & good work in my case. I...

Johnson Investigations: Serving Middle Tennessee

Surveillance
Johnson Investigations has supplied superior work in surveillance and has been used by our firm many times. Jacqueline Bosco, Copstat Security LLC, 29 Bank St., Stamford, CN 06901 (203)...

Johnson Investigations: Serving Middle Tennessee

Background Investigations
Johnson Investigations has provided timely, accurate, diligent work for me in the area of background investigations. Michael J. Faust, InQuest Solutions (704) 655-8069, North...

T.A.M.A. Investigations, Inc.: Atlanta GA's Leading investigative service

Caring, Professional, Ethical
I hired TAMA Investigations to complete a child custody investigation. The ladies over at TAMA were caring, professional and ethical. My wife tried everything and I mean everything to take custody of our children. Well, with the...

ARIZONA CRIMINAL DEFENSE INVESTIGATIONS: Criminal Defense Investigative Agency

ARIZONA CRIMINAL DEFENSE INVESTIGATIONS
THE KILLING OF MIKE JUDGE/LAKE HAVASU ARIZONA (PLEASE SEE WEBSITE DKAZPI.COM) FOR DETAILS OF THIS USE OF FORCE INVESTIGATION....

John R. Spencer Investigations - Connecticut's Premier Investigative Services: The Proven Choice of Connecticut's Businesses & Corporations

John R. Spencer Investigations
Testimonial submitted on behalf of client with client's permission - I am a...

Corinthian Group: Corinthian Group: (877) OUR-EYEZ Investigate 4 U

Email from actual client-(March 07)
Thank you so much for your concern. We are all doing well. I know who the driver was. The picture was pretty clear to see. Is there anyway you can maybe describe who was with her on 3-3-07 where it...

Rainer A. Melucci P.I.: Private Investigator specializes in Counter-Surveillance consulting

Article Discover Magazine
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The Hawkins Group - Legal Investigations: Washington State Private Investigators

Axiom Investigative Services
I have had a good experience with Mike Hawkins of The Hawkins Group in Seattle area. He recently did a job for me in Seattle that was on time, on...

LEC Enterprises: Private Investigator Service, ME

References
C. Donald Briggs Attorney at Law Certified Civil Trial Specialist I have known Cindy D'Ambrosio for over 5 years during which time she has worked on many difficult cases with me. Her tiredless...

Liberty Investigative Services: Private Investigator, Sherman Oaks, CA

Testamonial
"It was the films, I'm sure, absolutely sure (well OK, I had a little to do with it, but it was the films). Thank you Jeff Alexander / Liberty Investigations - thank you thank you thank you - another example of what using a first rate...

Quintana Investigations: Open 24/7 Call us today!

Letter from Former District Attorney and current County Attorney.
ORI T. WHITE & ASSOCIATES,...

Quintana Investigations: Open 24/7 Call us today!

Criminal Defense Lawyer and former Assistant District Attorney
FLANIGAN LAW...

Quintana Investigations: Open 24/7 Call us today!

Dr. Fontaine Director of HR for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise
Roman Catholic Diocese of...

Windy City Security & Investigations, Inc.: Full Service Security & Investigation Agency Committed to Providing Superior Service, Chicago

Vice President
When we were looking for an investigator that was reasonable, we found Windycitypi.com. What a great company with professional investigators. Not only did they keep us informed every step of the investigation; they got the...

Magnum Investigations, LLC: NJ & PA Investigators- Child Custody & Cheating

Worth Every Penny
“…As you know, I tried going the cheap way by hiring a less expensive agency; boy was that a...

Magnum Investigations, LLC: NJ & PA Investigators- Child Custody & Cheating

I Wasn't Crazy
“I never thought I would catch my husband. He made me...

Magnum Investigations, LLC: NJ & PA Investigators- Child Custody & Cheating

You Never lost focus and now my Child is Safe
“….what can I say Chris; you and your investigators were a...

Magnum Investigations, LLC: NJ & PA Investigators- Child Custody & Cheating

Proffesionalism at its Best
“…you agency is inequitably the most professional investigative agency I have ever...

Magnum Investigations, LLC: NJ & PA Investigators- Child Custody & Cheating

You Exceeded my Expectations
“I was reluctant in hiring an investigation company in that I was concerned about anyone learning of my...

Mutual Investigative Services: Anthony J. (Tony) Sacco t/a Mutual Investigative Services

Letter of Recommendation from Matthew D. Delleper SIA Investigations, Fresno, CA 93704, for Tony Sacco and Mutual Investigative Services
October 2, 2007 This letter is my recommendation for Tony Sacco (Mutual Investigative Services). Mr. Sacco...

Toronto P.I. (Private Investigator - Toronto Ontario Canada): Toronto Private Investigator

Kidnapping - Missing Children Located
One of our more satisfying files involves the recovery of two missing children who were abducted by a non-custodial parent. These children were missing for seven years and located by Toronto PI within one week of receiving...

Investigation & Consultant Services: Oregon Private Investigator

Locate for Collections
Thanks for the information Steve. It is very helpful! Now I can get the money she owes me!...

Investigation Resource Service: Fast and accurate evidence collection for decisions based in fact.

The cybersex-toy-theft caper in virtual world, a very real problem.
Call it the cybersex-toy-theft caper. Dallas Private Investigation Co. "Investigation Resource Service" needed to identify a person who allegedly entered Second Life, a virtual...

Investigation Resource Service: Fast and accurate evidence collection for decisions based in fact.

Missing Brother found...
I am from the Philippines and I am looking for my long lost brother for almost 30 years! We heard that he is in Dallas, Texas now his name is ROBERT he is 40 years old, and his birthday is in April. I write you this Email...

Investigation Resource Service: Fast and accurate evidence collection for decisions based in fact.

Found Ex-Husband after years of no communication...
Five years ago, my ex-husband and I divorced. He stopped communicating with me about 4 months into the process and the last thing he asked was to not serve him divorce papers on his job. I said okay and then was never...

Investigation Resource Service: Fast and accurate evidence collection for decisions based in fact.

Ebay Scam gone wrong...
I sold a trailer for several thousand dollars through eBay to a buyer that's handicapped in Ft Worth, TX. The buyer contacts me before he bids, and asks how I might be able to deliver. I am from...

Rainer A. Melucci P.I.: Private Investigator specializes in Counter-Surveillance consulting

Unknown Results Case Study Rainer A. Melucci CFE, CSC, FACFEi, CHS-III P.I.
Myself and a colleague just resolved a case involving fraud in a private car company. The Bookkeeper and a bank Assistant Manager were arrested by the Postal Inspectors. The supprising...

Investigation Resource Service: Fast and accurate evidence collection for decisions based in fact.

Dentist needed help find Patient's with Alzheimer's relative
I'm a dentist in Fort Worth, TX. Several years ago, I had an unfortunate misunderstanding with a patient of mine who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. As much as we tried, neither I nor my staff could reason with...

Investigation Resource Service: Fast and accurate evidence collection for decisions based in fact.

Sherlock Holmes of Texas
I have recently been through a custody battle with my ex-husband. I suspected my ex of violating a court order, but was never able to "catch him in the act". Being the expert that he is, not only caught him on film, but served as...

Investigation Resource Service: Fast and accurate evidence collection for decisions based in fact.

research and advise on what ex-wife's profits
My wife who was using my 20,000 sq. ft. building in the Dallas Fort Worth area as a flea market claimed she was only clearing $1,500 a month in profit. I hired the licensed TX private Investigator co....

Investigation Resource Service: Fast and accurate evidence collection for decisions based in fact.

Injury found to be a scam...
Our property management co. located in San Francisco CA. was put on notice by plaintiff attorneys in Fort Worth TX that there had been a slip and fall and resulting injury at one of our buildings in Fort Worth, TX. We...

Investigation Resource Service: Fast and accurate evidence collection for decisions based in fact.

Client tracked and made to pay...
My company sells camera equipment throughout the USA and we had a client in Dallas, TX that owed us $68,000. Their phone was disconnected and our mail was returned. We searched the Internet and located the Dallas Fort Worth Texas private...

Investigation Resource Service: Fast and accurate evidence collection for decisions based in fact.

Possible spousal infidelity proven true
Being from Orlando, FL. and needing a Dallas/Fort Worth TX private investigator I searched Texas private investigation and got Investigation Resource Service (IRService Investigation) headquartered in the Dallas/Fort...

catchacheatPI: Los Angeles Private Investigator (877)A-SLY-FOX

AS SEEN ON TV!!!
Suspicious Spouses Use GPS To Find Cheaters GPS technology has been a boom to private investigators trying to track down if spouses are cheating. Link:...

JP Investigative Group, Inc.: North & South Carolina Private Investigator

Sheryl from Canada
November 23, 2007 Thank you so very much for all you did for me, you don't know how very grateful I am. Right now I feel a bit relieved, a bit anxious and a bit scared. Once again thank you from the bottom of my heart. Whether...

JP Investigative Group, Inc.: North & South Carolina Private Investigator

Melissa Douglass
14 Mar 2006 Jo-we just spoke with Dona, it is his sister. Thank you so much for all your help. I will refer everyone to you. this has just made my husbands day. Melissa Douglass...

JP Investigative Group, Inc.: North & South Carolina Private Investigator

Mary Ann Winfield
2417 Rocky Ridge Road Birmingham, AL 35243 February 21, 2006 Mr. Joe Paonessa JP Investigative Group, INC P.O. Box 2466 Monroe, NC 28111 Dear Mr. Paonessa, I am writing to thank...

JP Investigative Group, Inc.: North & South Carolina Private Investigator

John S. Phillips
11 March 2004 I highly recommend Joe Paonessa to anyone that needs the services of a top-notch private investigator. I found Joe to be extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of his field and his professionalism,...

JP Investigative Group, Inc.: North & South Carolina Private Investigator

The Starnes Family
17 December 2003 We first found out about JP Investigations through the phonebook. We called and talked with Mr. Paonessa then after asking around and finding out that he was a devoted husband and father we knew he was the right...

JP Investigative Group, Inc.: North & South Carolina Private Investigator

Linda Brown
28 August 2001 J.P. Investigative Group now does our surveillance on worker's compensation cases. Joe Paonnessa is very professional. I highly recommend Mr. Paonessa for surveillance... he gets the job done quickly at a minimum...

JP Investigative Group, Inc.: North & South Carolina Private Investigator

Nancy Blascak
16 July 2001 I would like to take the time to thank you and your coworkers for all you have done for us. This was an especially hard time for us, as we have never had to do this before and most of all we were from another...

JP Investigative Group, Inc.: North & South Carolina Private Investigator

Nicholaos G. Vlahos
18 July 2001 Vlahos & Vlahos, P.C. Attorneys at Law Dear Joe: I am writing this letter to thank you for the outstanding job you have performed for our firm in the areas of Criminal and Domestic...

JP Investigative Group, Inc.: North & South Carolina Private Investigator

Nick Yeatts
October 1999 I gave Joe some pictures and what little information I could give. Within a week Joe had some very important information about my child and her whereabouts. Mr. Paonessa's appearance in court was very...

John R. Spencer Investigations - Connecticut's Premier Investigative Services: The Proven Choice of Connecticut's Businesses & Corporations

Very Good/ Absolutely Professional
Posted by MaryEllen24 on 2008/02/28 If you are looking for a company that is completely honest and true to their word, this is it. No song & dance routine. They answer your questions honestly and fairly. The investigator who...

John R. Spencer Investigations - Connecticut's Premier Investigative Services: The Proven Choice of Connecticut's Businesses & Corporations

Exceptional Service
Posted by justincase1969 on 2008/02/21 My wife and I were trying to locate a family member that had run away from home and had stopped all contact with our entire family...

John R. Spencer Investigations - Connecticut's Premier Investigative Services: The Proven Choice of Connecticut's Businesses & Corporations

We have had exceptional servic...
Posted by allysonb on 2008/02/19 We have had exceptional service with John R. Spencer Investigations. Every correspondance we had with them was very professional and I...

John R. Spencer Investigations - Connecticut's Premier Investigative Services: The Proven Choice of Connecticut's Businesses & Corporations

success at last!!
Posted by splonedog on 2008/03/04 I had the unfortunate luck to encounter a woman through an online dating service whom completely captured my attention for over 18...

Forletta Consulting&Investigative Services, LLC: Professional Government Investigator

Forletta Consulting and Investigation Services, LLC
Cilli&Perrotta, PC, Attorneys at Law (03/13/2007) For nearly a decade I have worked with Larry Forletta in law enforcement and in the practice...

John R. Spencer Investigations - Connecticut's Premier Investigative Services: The Proven Choice of Connecticut's Businesses & Corporations

Insurance Claim Investigation
Posted by AnitaB on 2008/03/07 I am with the Risk Management Department of a Fortune 500 company. John R. Spencer Investigations is a very professional firm with...

John R. Spencer Investigations - Connecticut's Premier Investigative Services: The Proven Choice of Connecticut's Businesses & Corporations

Would use them again...
Posted by nycgirl2 on 2008/03/05 I recently needed a private investigator for the first time in my life. A little wary and hesitant of what I would find, I contact and...

John R. Spencer Investigations - Connecticut's Premier Investigative Services: The Proven Choice of Connecticut's Businesses & Corporations

Thanks John !
John, your firm has been our Connecticut contact for the past 5 years. Whether its a difficult address verification, document retrieval, or simply answering our MANY questions, you seem to always find time to get...

John R. Spencer Investigations - Connecticut's Premier Investigative Services: The Proven Choice of Connecticut's Businesses & Corporations

Absolutely the Best
First of all let me say that it is my pleasure in having had such a long term working relationship with the personnel of this...

American Investigative Services,Inc: Boston-Brookline, MA- New England, Private Investigator,PI

Testimonials
When I left a big law firm in Boston, I searched long and hard for an investigator who was professional, tenacious, and trustworthy. I used a few investigators, and while a couple were good, I was not satisfied. I wanted someone great. An...

aKa Investigations, Inc.: PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS - DETECTIVE

aKa Investigations, Inc. provides the following services:
aKa Investigations, Inc. provides the following...

Parrent Smith Investigations: When you absolutely, positively need to know the facts!

$3 Million dollars recovered in International Fraud Case
Mr. Smith was hired by my company, Multinacional de Seguros, a private insurance company in Caracas , Venezuela to help us solve the theft of over $7.2 million dollars by a criminal working from Sri Lanka. Within two months, Mr. Smith...

R.Gordon Mcdonald & Associates Investigative Services: R.Gordon McDonald and Associates

Oklahoma Case Re-Opened
Recently our agency investigated the 2005 death of an Oklahoma man. The case had been classified as an accidental death by the local Sheriff's Office. After extensive review of the reports, photographs, medical examiner...

R.Gordon Mcdonald & Associates Investigative Services: R.Gordon McDonald and Associates

Closure Brought in Suicide Case
A New York client recently asked our agency to review the facts of his son's tragic suicide. Our client had many unanswered questions about his adult son's death and suspected possible foul play. Our client had a background...

R.Gordon Mcdonald & Associates Investigative Services: R.Gordon McDonald and Associates

Australian Questioned Death Examined
A few years ago Mr. McDonald was asked to review the circumstances of the death of a young man who had been confined in a treatment facility in Perth Australia. This death had been classified as a suicide by hanging and...

John R. Spencer Investigations - Connecticut's Premier Investigative Services: The Proven Choice of Connecticut's Businesses & Corporations

My hero
I was stuck between a rock and a hard place. I had exhausted all avenues to resolve my situation. My last resort was to hire a Private Investigator to help me with my situation. I contacted John R Spencer Investigations for their...

John R. Spencer Investigations - Connecticut's Premier Investigative Services: The Proven Choice of Connecticut's Businesses & Corporations

Excellent Service
I would highly recommend John R. Spencer Investigations! I was an out-of-state client looking to locate a special person from over 10 years prior, and this organization was thorough, detailed and professional with me. They were willing to...

John R. Spencer Investigations - Connecticut's Premier Investigative Services: The Proven Choice of Connecticut's Businesses & Corporations

As good as it gets
Spencer investigation is a company that in many ways I consider their services to be as good as it gets from the easy way that you can make your payments on line to the discrete and complete professional investigatve services they provide....

Jensen Private Investigations : Get the evidence your attorney needs to win!

Best Criminal Defense Investigator!
I was charged with a felony in Utah County. I knew I was innocent but the task of proving it was overwhelming and my prospects for resolving my case seemed bleak. Jason Jensen and his team were able to discover...

Investigation Resource Service: Fast and accurate evidence collection for decisions based in fact.

Female PI caught cheating spouse!!
The Female PI we hired went above and beyond to catch my ex cheating. She followed him to local restaurants, his girlfriends house and even followed my ex to another state. She provided photos and video of my ex and his girlfriend...

ICORP Investigations, Inc.: Surveillance Specialists - Insurance & Domestic (866) 984-2677

ICORP TESTIMONIAL
“ICORP Investigations has always served our Company's needs in a professional manner. Their staff is knowledgeable, courteous and very prompt with reporting results. Having on-line access to my account is an innovative way to keep up...

Custer Agency, Inc.: Custer Agency, Inc

Great Results , Expert , High Integrity
Neal has a unique skill set that enables him to accomplish the risk assessment and operational assignments we needed at Sky Detective. He also has a very keen ability to see what a situation requires and adapt to that environment. In...

Custer Agency, Inc.: Custer Agency, Inc

EYE SPY DETECTIVE AGENCY: Michigan Private Detective Agency

Eye Spy Detective Agency got me the proof!
I hired Eye Spy Detective Agency to follow my husband of 14 years. I knew he was cheating but couldn't prove it. The detectives at Eye Spy Detective Agency got me the video I needed, which showed my husband at a motle with...

ORION INVESTIGATIONS: MA & NH PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATOR FOR HIRE

Missing Person
Before my husband died, he made me promise that I would find his homeless brother who he last saw over 10 years ago. Well my husband passed. I thought it was a hopeless case, I had no idea where he could be. John Leccese...

ORION INVESTIGATIONS: MA & NH PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATOR FOR HIRE

Witness Statements
My firm believed that we had the best person possible to obtain witness statements until our investigator passed the bar and became an attorney. Mr. Leccese was highly recommended by a colleague and we hired him for some...

EYE SPY DETECTIVE AGENCY: Michigan Private Detective Agency

They are the best.
I am a woman and I met with a woman investigator about my cheating boyfriend. I felt comfortable with her. They caught him with his co-worker....

EYE SPY DETECTIVE AGENCY: Michigan Private Detective Agency

Busted my cheating husband.
Busted my cheating husband. I knew it and the guys at Eye Spy caught him with his "girlfriend" when he was supposed to be "bowling" with his friends....

EYE SPY DETECTIVE AGENCY: Michigan Private Detective Agency

Neighbor Problems
I hired Eye-spy because my neighbor was peeping through my windows while I showered. i am a female and the police said i needed proof, so Eye-spy got him on video and i am going to the police. Great job....

Select Investigations: Select Investigations

Select is without a doubt the most attentive, responsive and professional investigation firm we have ever used.
"We have worked with Select Investigations on many occasions and with regard to a variety of matters. Select is without a doubt the most attentive, responsive and professional...

Select Investigations: Select Investigations

"My law firm has engaged Select Investigations, on some of its most important cases. Their investigative work is unparalleled.
"My law firm has engaged Select Investigations, on some of its most important cases. Their investigative work is unparalleled. When I need a truly competent, thorough and tireless...

Select Investigations: Select Investigations

"I recommend Select Investigations without hesitation. Their services are superior, both in the quality of investigation and the ease of use.
"I recommend Select Investigations without hesitation. Their services are superior, both in the quality of investigation and the ease of use. They easily manage routine investigations at a...

Select Investigations: Select Investigations

The professional, compassionate, and vigorous manner which my case was handled left a lasting impression upon my entire family. I am eternally grateful.
"Living an hour away from my aging parents, I experienced sheer panic when my 80 year old mother told me about an unexpected visit from an unknown antique dealer and his partner. What I heard was...

Select Investigations: Select Investigations

Selects expertise, ethical standards and professionalism are beyond reproach and they remain one of our main US resource companies."
"Since the inception of the Internet, the profession of Private Investigator has taken on new realms, becoming a truly 'global' profession. Locating Agents around the world whom you can trust...

Select Investigations: Select Investigations

Through relentless efforts, leaving no stone unturned, they were able to gather just the ironclad proof we needed.
“We are a national manufacturing company. A former disgruntled employee filed a lawsuit against us, suing both the business and me personally. Among other things, he alleged that I had...

Select Investigations: Select Investigations

Select Investigations has proved to be the go - to Investigation Agency for us. As investigators ourselves, we know what to expect."
"I have had occasion to engage the US services of Select Investigations of North Carolina. Select Investigations performed in a diligent, forthright, professional and efficient manner and I...

Select Investigations: Select Investigations

Select Investigations handled our problem professionally, discreetly, and quickly. We would recommend them to anyone with a problem.
"My recently widowed father announced one day that the “little girl next door” was becoming indispensable. The attention she was giving him was too personal. My wife pointed out...

Select Investigations: Select Investigations

"The personal relationship and guidance Select Investigations provided was critical."
"The personal relationship and guidance Select Investigations provided was as critical as their actual investigative work that involved the best interests of young children in a very difficult, ongoing custody...

Rugen Team Investigations, LLC: Missouri's Surveillance Specialists

Testimonials
"Simply having a license to do investigations...

Mutual Investigative Services: Anthony J. (Tony) Sacco t/a Mutual Investigative Services

Letter of Recommendation from Robert N. Winkler, Attorney At Law, 606 Baltimore Avenue, Towson, MD 21204-4026, regarding Anthony J. Sacco dba Mutual Investigative Services.
Prior to Mr. Sacco's leaving the State of Maryland, we worked together on these matters for many years, and he was always an effective process server. In addition, he is especially good at obtaining foreign and out-of-state service. I...

Mutual Investigative Services: Anthony J. (Tony) Sacco t/a Mutual Investigative Services

A Testimonial from Matthew & Brenda Crater, 5500 S. Bill Cody Road, Prescott, Yavapai County, AZ, for Anthony J. Sacco dba Mutual Investigative Services.
We, Matthew John Crater and Brenda Lynn Crater, highly recommend Anthony J Sacco and Mutual Investigative Services, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, for private detective use, He was both thorough and quick with our info. I...

CPA International Investigations Inc.: Private Investigators & Security Specialists

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Vandermark Protective Services: Vandermark Protective Services

Stolen funds from local organization
Vandermark Protective Services handled the situation promptly and quite efficiently.due to the organization staying out of the public's eye was imperitive to our organization,they did covert surveilence as well as get the proper persons...

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