How to collect after judgment: Part 2
At some point my client and his wife realized that the money given to the decorator was not being used for its intended purpose —...
Brian Scott
Post judgment recovery: How to collect?
This column is the first of a two-part column on how to collect on a judgment you have obtained from the courts. Look for the...
Luck helps in missing persons cases
Missing person cases are seemingly a common assignment for P.I.’s, but truthfully, they’re not. In fact, I’d be surprised if half of the P.I.’s even...
Sometimes we can’t help even though we want to
It’s been more than 15 years since the divorce from my wife, Lynn. She was also a licensed P.I. and held an especially unique talent...
Sometimes you work for bad guys
Sometimes being a spy means you have to work for the bad guys, the wise guys and even the murderers. Donald Leroy Evans was a...
Ounce of prevention worth pound of cure
The spy or private investigator profession constantly challenges us with new case objectives that carry no protocol or standard operating procedure (S.O.P.) for achieving its...
Exaggerating on claims crosses moral boundaries
Most private investigators, at one time or another, have investigated fraudulent workers compensation claims and in fact, many train on that type of work, as...
When an accident is an accident
In a previous column, I wrote about fake and fraudulent claims that people make against insurance carriers; those that we usually uncover during an investigation....
Exaggerating insurance claims is not worth it
Most private investigators, at one time or another, have investigated fraudulent workers compensation claims and in fact, many train on that type of work, as...
Sometimes proving murder is not enough
After receiving a call from my client, Mitch, a prominent defense attorney, I jumped in my car and drove over to his office. Waiting there...
By hook or by crook, investigators bring criminals to justice
Working undercover is my favorite part of the job; it can bear much fruit. When you need information about someone, there’s no better source than...
Making a difference: The case of catching a cheating spouse
The most gratifying kinds of private investigator cases are the ones where I feel I made a profound difference in the end....