Skip Tracing is the process of tracking down people or persons or even entities. Professional skip tracers and private investigators perform this service for many reasons, including for purposes of collecting a debt, locate witnesses, long lost family members, old school mates, etc. When engaging the services of a private investigator to locate someone of skip trace, say, a contractor that you paid, upfront for work, but has failed to complete the job; be sure to have as much information as possible to relay to the skip tracer or investigator. The easier it is for him or her to track down the Subject, the cheaper it will be for you. These skip tracing professionals have access to resources that the general public does not. These resources usually require that the investigator or skip tracer goes through some sort of vetting process or credentialing. The private investigators, over at Victory Investigations, are highly experienced in tracking people down and have written a detailed article on the topic. Take a few minutes to head on over and read what they have to say, regarding skip tracing and locating people of interest.

You can also reach out to them by calling: 1-888-482-6273

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Discovering the Truth: Carefully Navigating Cheating Spouse Investigations

Navigating suspicions of a cheating spouse is a delicate and emotionally charged situation that many individuals find themselves facing. In such circumstances, seeking the truth becomes paramount. Private investigators, with their expertise in infidelity investigations, play a crucial role in unveiling hidden truths and providing the closure individuals seek. In this blog, we'll explore the complexities, methods, and considerations involved in cheating spouse investigations.

Understanding the Dynamics:

Infidelity investigations are multifaceted, often requiring a delicate balance of empathy and objectivity. The emotional toll on individuals suspecting a cheating partner can be overwhelming, making it crucial to approach these cases with sensitivity and professionalism.

1. Signs of Infidelity:

Before engaging a private investigator, individuals often notice subtle signs that trigger suspicions. These may include changes in behavior, secretive phone habits, unexplained absences, or a sudden lack of intimacy. While these signs may not definitively indicate infidelity, they serve as initial triggers for seeking further clarification. Sometimes, however, the partner is just temporarily "checked out" of the marriage. This can be for various reason. Throughout a long partnership, people grow. Sometimes they do not grow in the same directions. Usually, they find their way back to one another. If you find that there is no coming back, then it might be time to seek more clarification as to why the love and romance has dwindled.

2. Importance of Professional Assistance:

Private investigators bring objectivity and a wealth of experience to infidelity cases. They approach investigations without emotional bias, employing a systematic methodology to uncover evidence and provide clarity. This professional approach is essential for maintaining the integrity of the investigation. Investigators are also licensed (in most states). This license allows them to conduct surveillance without being immediately accused of stalking. Other service that Private Investigators provide may also require additional licensing. If court testimony is necessary, it is wise to have a non-interested third party, with first-hand knowledge and proof of the affair.

Methods Employed in Cheating Spouse Investigations:

1. Surveillance:

Surveillance is a cornerstone of infidelity investigations. Private investigators discreetly monitor the suspected spouse's activities, providing clients with a comprehensive overview of their actions and interactions. Advanced technology, such as GPS tracking devices and hidden cameras, may be utilized to enhance surveillance effectiveness. Key evidence items for proving adultery, in North Carolina, are "affection" and "opportunity". Affection is, of course, a kiss, hug, holding hands, etc. Opportunity is just that - the opportunity for the couple to act out on those affections, behind closed doors. 

2. Digital Forensics:

In the digital age, online activities can be significant indicators of infidelity. Private investigators employ digital forensics to examine communication records, social media interactions, and other online behavior. This method can reveal hidden conversations or connections that may contribute to the overall investigation.

3. Comprehensive Background Checks:

To gain a deeper understanding of the suspected partner's history and current situation, a thorough background check is conducted. This involves examining for potential warning signs, including past instances of infidelity, financial challenges, or undisclosed relationships.

Ethical Items to Consider:

Maintaining ethical standards is paramount in cheating spouse investigations to ensure the validity and admissibility of evidence. Private investigators adhere to a strict code of ethics, ensuring that their methods are legal, respectful, and conducted within the boundaries of the law.

1. Privacy Concerns:

Respecting privacy is a core ethic. Investigators must balance the need for information with the privacy rights of the individuals involved. This involves avoiding illegal methods of obtaining information and refraining from intrusive actions that may violate legal boundaries.

2. Discretion and Confidentiality:

Maintaining the confidentiality of the investigation, the Client, and the Subject is crucial. Private investigators prioritize discretion to protect the emotional well-being of their clients and avoid unnecessary harm to relationships. Any information uncovered during the investigation is treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Conducting an investigation into a cheating spouse or partner can create an emotionally charged situation. This demands a mix of professionalism, empathy, objectivity, and a dogged pursuit of the facts. Consult with our Private Investigators, who act as impartial allies in the quest for truth, employing ethical methodologies to unearth evidence that brings closure and clarity to those grappling with the intricacies of suspected infidelity. While the pursuit of truth is a challenging journey, the support of a proficient and ethical private investigator can pave the way for resolution and, in certain instances, provide an opportunity for healing.

You can reach a Victory Investigations Private Investigator at:

8 Dundas Cir.

Suite H

Greensboro, NC 27407

(336) 298-2034

How To Get Deleted Text Messages

If you are trying to catch your cheating spouse or partner, one of the things that you might be secretly looking for are the text messages to and from the third-party.  However, sometimes the cheating spouse can be very crafty and erase these texts before you get the chance to review them.  Luckily, Victory Investigations can retrieve these Deleted Text Messages using the exact same technology law enforcement uses.

Despite what you may read on the internet, there is no way to retrieve deleted data remotely. The actual device must be analyzed using specialized software and hardware.  In some cases, a backup file of the device can be analyzed for deleted data.

NOTE:  There are several different apps and spyware options on the market today that can be installed to retrieve data as it is transmitted, but it is illegal to implement on anyone's device without their consent. Many parents choose to use this type of software to monitor their children, but this may present another legal issue. This due to the fact that the parent will also be intercepting communication from their child's peers in the process.

Things to Consider

The way cell phone data works is that all information is stored in internal memory and memory cards. Some SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards may hold useful data as well.  Just because a message is deleted does not necessarily mean that the information is lost completely.  It still may be stored in this memory, but only for a indeterminate period of time.  The more that your potentially cheating spouse uses the phone and sends and receives text messages, the higher your chances of this memory being overwritten with new text messages or other data. 

If you want to retrieve these messages and save them for posterity, perhaps using them in the future as “proof” that you have caught your spouse red-handed, then you need a reliable software for Deleted Text Messages and a professional who will acquire this data so that no information is lost forever.  In addition to preserving the data, the examiner can testify as an expert witness in the event your case goes to trial or if the data obtained is scrutinized for authenticity. That’s where Victory Investigations can help.  We will keep a forensic report of all text messaging for you, keeping copies of all deleted texts and other valuable data before they are overwritten.

Don’t Be Fooled by Cheap Imitations

If you were to go online and search for software that will retrieve Deleted TextMessages, you will find hundreds of different options.  Don’t be fooled by cheap imitations.  There are a lot of online marketers who will be happy to sell you an inferior product for a highly inflated price.  Many of these software programs are simply nothing more than an SIM reader and most of the data you need will not be present on the SIM card.  Don’t pay for something that won’t work.

You’ll need to know the type of phone that your spouse is using.  For example, the top three in popularity are the Apple iPhone, RIM's BlackBerry, and the Google Android.  Again, there will be different types of programs that can be used based on the brand and model of cell phone.  By providing Victory Investigations with the make and model of the cell phone that your cheating spouse uses on a daily basis, we can provide your options and ultimately retrieve those Deleted Text Messages.

Victory Investigations has Private Investigators in Greensboro NC, High Point NC, Winston Salem NC and the rest of North Carolina! We are your ONE-Source Investigative firm with knowledgeable and experienced Private Detectives for Greensboro and surrounding Triad areas. Contact us today for a FREE consultation. Our Cell Phone Detective Division has all the necessary tools to acquire the evidence contained in nearly any device.

**We are not a law firm or a substitute for an attorney or law firm. We cannot provide any kind of advice, explanation, opinion, or recommendation about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, or strategies.

Why February 14th Should Be Named “Mistress Day”

It’s true! February 14th aka Valentine’s Day should be dubbed “Mistress Day”. The reason for this is because if your spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner is having an affair, this is the day they will meet up with their lover – guaranteed. In fact, you’re cheating spouse or significant other will have already met with their lover to give them their gift, which will be much more expensive than the gift you will receive. Why? Because a typical excuse, such as “I have to work late.” won’t fly on the day of love. AND the new “squeeze” is where all your guy or gal’s attention is – so the more extravagant gift it is. It’s usually sexy lingerie and romance for her and the obligatory flowers for you. Noel Biderman of the cheating website, Ashley Madison.com, says that 79% of male cheaters will spend February 13th with a mistress and February 14th with their partner. As a private investigator, who has worked thousands of hours on adultery and infidelity cases, the male or female cheater and their lovers often see each other on the following day (Feb. 15th) as well; leaving YOU and your heart in their wake. If you suspect your spouse or significant other of adultery / infidelity, be on alert over the next week and especially a few days before Valentine’s. If you have a gut feeling you’re being betrayed, you are more than likely right. Trust your gut and get proof to either move on or gain peace of mind that he or she is being faithful.

Click here to see the most common signs of infidelity.

Our licensed Private Investigators have the experience, knowledge, and technology to help you uncover the truth. Contact us today to discuss your personal situation and possible options:

1-888-482-6273

Victory Investigations provides professional and confidential investigative service in the matters of:  Child Monitoring, Getting Deleted Texts,Cheating Wife, Cheating Husband, Cheating Spouse, Adultery/Infidelity, GPS Tracking, Recover Deleted Email, Cyber Harassment/Stalking/Bullying, Email Tracing, Social Media Investigations, Internet Investigations, Electronic Eavesdropping, “Bug” & Wiretap Discovery, Reputation Defense, and much more. We are a fully licensed and insured private investigator firm located in Greensboro, NC and service Greensboro and surrounding areas such as:  High Point NC, Burlington NC, Winston Salem NC

Spies Like Us

Most of us are under no delusions that "BIG Brother" is watching us and listening to our conversations. But do we really know the extent to which the government can reach into our personal lives?

Billions of electronic and voice communications are transmitted through networks across the world every day and our government and some other governments have the technology to intercept them all. And they do. I know what you're thinking...Yeah, but the government and law enforcement only listen to those they have good cause to listen to....Maybe, but they can monitor you and me by the authority of the Patriot Act and I'm of the opinion that, although they may not monitor all data, they do store it for future use. With that said, I believe this massive power is a good thing in terms of protecting our country from domestic and foreign terrorists and other adversaries of the United States.

Companies such as Microsoft and Verint have developed technology that makes all this "spying" possible.

"Legal Intercept" by Microsoft is an application by which they can reroute any VoIP communication through a recording agent before it reaches the intended recipient. VoIP may include  instant messaging protocols that transmit audio, audio messages transmitted via gaming systems, video conferencing software, Skype and Skype-like applications, meeting software, etc. Since being acquired by Microsoft, Skype's security has come into question because of known law enforcement agency pressure to enable them access to the data. While most VoIP communication is encrypted, some is not and can be easily intercepted by anyone with internet access and some know how. After all, VoIP does run through the PUBLIC internet. Even cell networks aren't as secure as they claim and many of the applications riding on the network are not secure, which use Session Initiation Protocol or SIP sessions that are exposed to anyone that has access to the network.

Verint, also an American company, has developed what are called "Monitoring Centers". These monitoring center solutions enable the interception, monitoring, and analysis of target and mass communications over virtually any network. Verint's systems are primarily used to target certain criminal elements and terrorist groups, however, the technology can be tailored to collect and store millions of citizen's emails and phone calls for later analysis. Verint's "Vantage Monitoring" allows "nationwide mass interception” that “efficiently collects, analyzes, and exposes threats from billions of communications.” The company also states it can help governments automatically identify people from the sound of their voice using speech identification software, intercept the cellular and satellite mobile phone communications of “mass populations over a wide area” using a covert portable device, and provide data-mining tools to build detailed profiles about criminals and other “negative influencers” in real time. Verint's technology is being used in over 75 countries. A little scary to say the least.

On a much smaller scale, your private life can be infiltrated by someone close to you by using simple applications and other software. There are programs (spyware) written specifically to monitor someone’s cell phone activities. This software can track you using your phone's GPS capabilities. It can monitor your text conversations, see what pictures you take or receive from others, capture email and social media activity, and even listen in on your calls. Spyware for the computer is also available and very powerful. Even though it’s possible for this breach of privacy to occur, Victory Investigations can detect and nullify the program for you.

There are also very good applications for this type of monitoring technology. If you have a troubled teen or child and feel like you have no control or just feel the need to know what they're up to, call us. We can offer effective solutions to fit your needs.

Victory Investigations is certified in digital forensics and is a member of The American Society of Digital Forensics & eDiscovery. Call us today for any and all of your investigative needs.

Victory Investigations is a licensed and insured Private Investigations agency located in Greensboro, NC and conducts investigations worldwide. www.VictoryPI.com is also licensed to perform Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM). Contact us today for a FREE consultation:  (336) 298-2034, 1-888-482-6273, investigator@victorypi.com

The World of Competitive Intelligence.

In years past, the corporate world and the broader business community acknowledged the value of using information to obtain a competitive advantage in business situations. Some companies created special departments or units charged with this mission. These units worked independently or assisted other parts of the organization by gathering data, information, and knowledge regarding the company's competitors, the industries in which they competed, and industries that affected their own.
Job titles like Chief Information Officer or Director, Business Intelligence Unit appeared in corporate telephone directories. membership rosters of organizations like the Society for Competitor Intelligence Professions (SCIP) grew rapidly. Books on CI strategy were and still are available in the business book sections at most large bookstores.

This was the story...

Nowadays, many of these departments have been decreased by a large percent. However the need for companies to obtain business intelligence has risen.
Some will stop at nothing to gain an unfair advantage over their competitors. Believe it or not, your proprietary systems, intellectual property, and the like is simultaneously your strongest asset and your Achilles Heel.

It isn't legal for an individual or a company to use electronic eavesdropping or harassment against you, but it does happen. As such you have a right and it is your duty to protect yourself and/or your company.

To read my blog on why it's not just a corporate problem click here.

Victory Investigations has the equipment and the know how (commonly refered to as "trade craft") to perform a successful sweep of your business, car or vessel, and home. We've found "bugs" (covert listening devices / transmitters), wiretaps, hidden cameras, GPS tracking devices, spyware, loggers, and many types of jammers.

We have found it all.

Most importantly, Victory Investigations has the proper training and licensing to perform such sweeps.

There is no doubt...If you posses valuable information, you ARE a target. Whether you are a victim or not, remains to be discovered.

Victory Investigations is a licensed and insured Private Investigations agency located in Greensboro, NC and conducts investigations worldwide. www.VictoryPI.com is also licensed to perform Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM). Contact us today for a FREE consultation:  (336) 298-2034, 1-888-482-6273, investigator@victorypi.com
Interested in mobile phone spyware? Click here.

Who's Listening?

We've all seen hidden camera shows that captures unsuspecting persons at their most embarrassing moments, but have YOU ever felt like you were being watched or listened to? Most folks would not believe how accurate those feelings might be. Besides the fact that there is a surveillance camera for every ten people in the US, there are also thousands of  products widely available to the public for surreptitious eavesdropping. Whether it's a button camera on someones attire or an ultra-microphone in a ceiling tile, chances are you will never know if you were being watched or listened to. If you're like I was before I knew better, you're saying:  "but why would anyone want to listen to me? I'm not important or have any valuable information". Truth is that most of the devices found are being used by neighbors, co-workers, girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands, and wives - not some super sleuth that a multi-national corporation has hired. These devices become more and more pervasive as technology advances. But there's hope! There is a specialized field called "Technical Surveillance Countermeasures" that addresses these illegal practices. Also known as "TSCM", the technicians in this field use highly specialized equipment and techniques to detect and nullify the threat. This equipment can and often does cost in the thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. But don't let all the flashy equipment and big words keep you from making the decision to utilize one of these professionals. Although these services can be quite costly for the corporate victim, it is very affordable for the average joe. This due mainly to the level of threat involved. Victory Investigations has performed many "sweeps" of homes, offices, vehicles, and other vessels. We have found hidden cameras, wire taps, GPS trackers, and computer related eavesdropping techniques and devices.
North Carolina requires TSCM technicians to be highly trained and licensed to perform services in this field. Contact Victory Investigations today for FREE, professional advice. www.VictoryPI.com, (336) 298-2034, 1-888-482-6273, contact@victorypi.com, Private Investigators located in Greensboro, NC serving NC, US, and Internationally.