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Skip Tracing in Colorado: How Private Investigators Find People Who Don’t Want to Be Found

Posted on: April 27th, 2026 by BrightStar Investigations

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 […]

Suspecting a Cheating Spouse? Here Is What to Do Next

Posted on: April 27th, 2026 by BrightStar Investigations

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, […]

How a Private Investigator Can Help Your Child Custody Case in Colorado

Posted on: April 27th, 2026 by BrightStar Investigations

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 […]

How to Hire a Private Investigator in Colorado: What You Need to Know

Posted on: April 27th, 2026 by BrightStar Investigations

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 […]

What Does a Criminal Defense Investigator Actually Do? A Colorado Case Study

Posted on: April 27th, 2026 by BrightStar Investigations

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 Art of Being Unseen: Easy Surveillance Tips

Posted on: March 1st, 2017 by BrightStar Investigations

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 […]

How to tell when my Spouse or Partner is Cheating

Posted on: February 16th, 2017 by BrightStar Investigations

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 […]

Advice from a PI: Protecting yourself from hackers, scammers and thieves

Posted on: January 30th, 2017 by BrightStar Investigations

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 […]

Advice from A PI: 10 Tips & Tricks For More Successful Surveillance

Posted on: January 27th, 2017 by BrightStar Investigations

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 […]

Looking To Hire a Professional Investigator: What You Need to Know

Posted on: January 23rd, 2017 by BrightStar Investigations

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 […]

How to Become a Private investigator

Posted on: January 16th, 2017 by BrightStar Investigations

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 […]

Corporate Threat Assessment

Posted on: June 10th, 2014 by BrightStar Investigations

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 […]

Background Investigations

Posted on: June 4th, 2014 by BrightStar Investigations

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!