How To Watch Out For Unlicensed Private Investigators

How To Watch Out For Unlicensed Private Investigators

Some people try to avoid the laws and regulations that must be followed to become a private investigator.

With the down economy, many private investigator agencies and sole proprietors are beginning to work without getting their state law enforcement issued license. This is against the law and if caught, the person(s) doing this will spend time in jail.


If you are in the situation where you need to hire a private investigator for adultery or any other surveillance job, you must do a little investigating of your own. All private investigators are required to show you their license prior to conducting any interviews with you.


Many non-licensed investigators who are doing this make up fake licenses, so when you speak to them originally, ask which attorneys they have done work for and call that attorney to see what they have to say. If the attorney has never heard of this investigator, notify your state's enforcement agency immediately.


One red flag to look for is if this un-licensed investigator has a website promising to cut you deals if you use them. If you speak to them on the phone and they give you a certain dollar amount as a retainer fee, and you say that it is more than you can afford, be careful if they say they will drastically cut the rate. If they ask you what you can afford, watch out.


Some people hire investigators, ask no questions, hand over a large amount of money for a retainer fee... and never hear from these people again. When you try to call them again, there is no answer or the number has been changed. Always run a check with the Better Business Bureau before signing anything or giving large amounts of money away. Be weary of those asking for cash.

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