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People disappear for all kinds of reasons. Some walk away from family and start over somewhere new. Some are running from debt, legal trouble, or a past they would rather forget. Some are witnesses in legal cases who have become difficult to locate. And some are simply lost — old friends, biological parents, estranged relatives […]
That feeling in your gut — the one that tells you something is wrong — is one of the hardest things to sit with. You do not want to believe it. You are second-guessing yourself. But the signs are there, and they are not going away. If you suspect your spouse or partner is cheating, […]
Child custody disputes are among the most emotionally charged legal battles a person can face. When you believe your child is in an unsafe environment — or that the other parent is misrepresenting their lifestyle to the court — the stakes could not be higher. A private investigator can be the difference between winning and […]
If you have never hired a private investigator before, the process can feel overwhelming. You are already dealing with a stressful situation — a cheating spouse, a custody dispute, a missing person, a legal case — and now you need to find someone you can trust to handle it professionally and discreetly. This guide walks […]
Most people assume private investigators only work for the prosecution side — catching cheating spouses or tracking down missing persons. What far fewer people know is that a skilled PI is often one of the most valuable assets a criminal defense attorney can have. I recently served as the defense investigator in a Colorado criminal […]
The shooting that occurred at the Capitol Gazette in Annapolis is beyond tragic. When mass shootings and mass tragedies occur, the Social Media accounts of the perpetrators typically get taken offline. We have preserved the Twitter account and Archive.org page of Jarrod Ramos, so that anyone can examine what he posted. It is our hope […]
The Benefits of Hiring a Private Detective For many people, the thought of a Private Investigator brings up images of old movies, with a PI hiding in his car taking secret photos. For others, a Private Investigator is someone you would only call in an emergency. In reality, Private Investigators, also known as Private Detectives, […]
Toni Anderson was a college student and a waitress at a Kansas City strip club. After leaving work to meet a friend, she texted her boyfriend: “OMG I just got pulled over again.” It was 4:42 AM. That was the last anyone heard from the twenty-year-old. Toni Anderson, Missing: What Happened? A North Kansas City […]
According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, at any given time more than 90,000 people are missing in the United States. That is an overwhelming number. But it is truly the family and friends of the missing who experience the most palpable feelings of fear and despair. For family and friends of the […]
When you think of intelligence gathering, images of agents dressed in black often come to mind. But that image is a stereotype from days gone by. Today’s private investigators are using the power of technology to gather intelligence for their clients. Private investigators are masters in the art of intelligence gathering, with a tool-box of tried-and-true tools […]
What image does your mind conjure when thinking about the term “private investigator”? Like most people, you probably imagine a person peering through a camera lens laying in wait for their subject to do something unscrupulous. While this image is not an incorrect assumption, surveilling cheating spouses is just one of the many services private […]
Surveillance is one of the most common practices private investigators utilize to gather information for a client. Conducting proper surveillance is an art form in itself and as any season private eye will tell you it is an art that must be perfected. At BrightStar Investigations, we know a thing or two about surveillance. To bring your next […]
Many people going through a divorce wonder if they should hire a private detective. Private investigators are often used to confirm suspicions of adultery, but there are other valuable services a PI can provide if you suspect your spouse is being less than truthful. Why You Should Hire a PI during a Divorce How Can […]
On May 5th, 2011, The Economist ran a two-page story about a sea-change facing the legal profession. Thanks in part to bankruptcy, securities litigation, and regulation issues, many law firms across the nation are discovering that the old way of conducting business is no longer conducive to the needs of their clients. Gone are the […]
Cheating is one of the most difficult experiences any couple can go through. The emotional stress and pain can seem unbearable. When you feel like something is amiss in your relationship, the most important thing is finding out the truth. Are they really cheating on you? Do you need dna testing Meridian ID to make […]
Even the safest, most cautious person is susceptible to cyber-attacks. There’s even the scare of people hacking your Bluetooth devices, including sex toys, with Lovegasm.co highlighting how to stay safe and maintain your privacy. There are hundreds of ways you may be attacked via devices, so it’s important to know how to remain safe. You […]
Surveillance is one of the most important services that a private investigator performs. In my experience, surveillance is one of the best ways to get the information that the client needs. Surveillance is a highly rewarding process if done correctly. Every private investigator has their own style and methodology. Listed below are some of the […]
Whether you are conducting a background check on someone you are suspicious or suspect your significant other is cheating, there are many reasons you may want to hire a highly qualified private detective. With estimates of over 1,300 private detectives in Colorado alone, it can be difficult and time-consuming to find a world-class PI for […]
Movies and Television shows have glorified the profession of the private investigator, and rightfully so. But what the programs fail to show is the hard work it takes to become a private investigator in the first place. Becoming a private eye requires a lot of time and effort as a number of state agencies oversee how […]
Cyberbullying is a growing epidemic among our youth. In recent years we have witnessed an explosion of Social Media and the Internet as a platform by which teens (and adults) communicate. The wild frontier of the Internet and Social Media has given friends and family instant access to their loved ones. Unfortunately, that instant access […]
During the past 10 years, we have witnessed a worldwide explosion of how information is shared, how much of it is shared, and who it is shared with. Let’s be honest–20 years ago, would you have taken a picture of your food and shared it with 1 million strangers? Why Internet Intelligence is Vital If […]
There is nothing more interesting for me as a private investigator than getting to look into the deep dark past. In my career, I have done background investigations for clients that ranged from international banking executives to hardcore commerce executives. When people think of a background investigation, they might think of basic employment screening or […]
Ever wonder who follows groups like ISIS (The Islamic State in the Sham)? For a complete Xcel spreadsheet of everyone following and being followed by the Islamic State in the Sham (ISIS) on Twiter, click the link below. The short video shows how this open source information was collected. Download the file here –> IsisFile […]
This article was originally posted on http://bit.ly/FOI-CSmith by Mercyhurst University. Some people dream of joining a specific business or organization when they think of their career aspirations. Others create their own position. IIS-MU graduate Craig Smith is a member of the latter group. The proud owner of BrightStar Intelligence Group and BrightStar Investigations and the […]
I have great news for attorneys today. The American Bar Association (ABA) just announced that attorneys can scan the social media accounts of jurors. This includes potential jurors, sitting jurors, and even goes as far as when jurors are in deliberation! Social media […]
One group of individuals that need a private investigator the most are VIP’s and Executives. A common misconception is that a VIP or an Executive would only need the help of a private investigator AFTER something has gone wrong in their lives; IE, divorce, stolen assets, threats of blackmail, breach of data, unwanted photographs published […]
I have found that a common perception of a private investigator is that all that we do is sit in cars, follow people, take pictures of cheating spouses, smoke cigars and wear trench coats. Ha! This could not be further from the truth. With a new wave of younger private investigators, new technology, and a […]
I have to admit it. I was shocked when I heard that TrueCrypt had been compromised. After working with professional hackers that have experience in top-level intelligence operations—who by the way depended on the use of TrueCrypt AND taught me how to use the software–I was floored when I heard that this software is now […]
Headlines are all about the latest company to fall victim to hackers and catastrophic data breaches. But everyday companies give away mission-critical data for free without ever knowing. However, there are ways for corporations to identify leaks and add to their cybersecurity. One way of doing this is through BGP and route monitoring, which make […]
This is a test post. Why You Need a Background Investigator Sometimes it’s not your imagination. Your spouse or partner may be cheating on you. If you bring the question up in conversation, you may come off sounding insecure and jealous when there could be no reason. The trouble is you just don’t know!