Showing posts with label europe background checks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label europe background checks. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Best International Background Checks

Choosing an International Background Check Firm






The market for international background checks is still in the developing stage. Many companies and websites claiming to offer international background checks, truly don't even come close. Some website and companies do search multiple countries for records such as civil and criminal history, but the available options for true international due diligence or international private investigation remains quite limited. The fact is, many records in developing countries are not yet computerized, and therefore out of reach to most database search firms.

One way to overcome this obstacle as a consumer is to search for a international private investigator or investigation company that has field investigators in the region or country where you need the research conducted. Having a local field investigator means the company is able to speak the local language, and understands how to obtain the information and evidence sought. It also means the private investigator can see and feel the actual subject of the investigation, often taking photographs and providing detailed and critical evidence of properties, individuals, etc.

Wymoo® International is one firm that has established itself as a leader in the international investigation market. Kroll also has field investigators and offices in various countries. While many companies have said goodbye to client service and focus on automated database searches, Wymoo® has focused on hiring the best field investigators around the world, and each case is assigned a professional field investigator. The firm also has access to local and national as well as international databases, but the company's focus on actual investigators seems to be working. The Company has achieved significant gains in market share.

Prior to choosing a private investigation or background check company for an international background check, ask the company or website if they have field investigators in the country where you need the investigation or evidence. If they do not, you should ask how they can obtain the information you require. Real answers, after all, still requires real investigation.

Best of luck,

A. Hathaway
© 2010 A. Hathaway
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
U.K. Background Checks Fight Scams

Background Checks & Investigators in Demand








The global recession and economic turmoil worldwide has fueled a rise in international scams and advance fee fraud cases. One nation that has seen a significant increase is the United Kingdom, where complaints and reports of scam and fraud cases have skyrocketed. According to one source, internet and dating scams reported to the MET (Metropolitan Police Service) in London have nearly doubled since the recession officially began in 2008. Consumers have become more educated in knowing the warning signs, but unfortunately the crimes keep evolving.

Although the online scams and fraud vary from case to case, by far the most common form is the classic advance fee fraud. In this type of scam or fraud, which can take on the form of endless combinations and scenarios, an advance fee is always required to recieve something in exchange, whether it be an insurance settlement, an inheritance, an arrival of a loved one (such as purchasing the plane ticket for an online dating partner) or the delivery of goods. Advance fee fraud effects individuals and organizations alike, and almost no one is immune.

Private investigators operating in the U.K. and elsewhere in Europe report sizeable increases in the demand for international background checks. Clients want to be sure they're not going to be a victim, and in other cases when it is too late to screen for fraud, clients are seeking justice or a recovery of financial losses.

Industry experts suggest the high level of criminal activity via the internet in West Africa is partly to blame. Another factor in the scam cases involving online relationships is the simple fact that more people are dating, communicating and starting relationships (business and personal) via the Internet. Dating background checks are strongly advised. Online dating sites are rapidly attracting new customers, and new sites are booming.

Professional investigators advise consumers to get a U.K. background check early in the relationship, rather than wait until it is too late. Play it safe, and consider a background check investigation as a form of insurance. Lastly, be skeptical for financial requests and situations that seem too good to be true. Don't reveal any personal data that could be used against you without having the subject verified by a professional investigator or reputable background check firm.

Best of luck,

A. Hathaway
© 2010 A. Hathaway
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Europe Background Checks

International Private Investigators in Europe






Europe private investigators continue to expand as an industry, and with the consolidation of the Euro zone, more companies and individuals in Europe find themselves in need of an international background check or international private investigation. International relationships have sharply increased, whether its business or personal, and employers and individuals increasingly need to verify relationships involving someone from a foriegn country. Investigators are rushing to meet the demand.

Searching for a private investigation firm that conducts Europe background checks can be a difficult process. Many companies claim to offer international background checks, but only search aged databases for specfic criteria, and don't offer any real investigation. A prudent background check requires having a field investigator in the region or country. This ensures accurate results, since the field investigator speaks the local language, and has the necessary skills and contacts to uncover evidence in the given country. Technology can't replace the investigator.

Consumers are advised to go with a U.K. or U.S. based firm with operations and field investigators throughout Europe. One such firm with extensive European operations is Wymoo International, which currently has field investigators in over 100 countries. Choosing a firm in the U.S. or U.K. ensures that businesses operate with a standard level of accountability and legality.

Professional investigations can be expensive, and consumers often get what they pay for. Companies offering "background checks" for $99, for example, clearly aren't offering a real investigation. Real information and answers come at a price, and hiring a professional investigator is not the same as searching databases. Whether you need a Russia dating investigation, a U.K. pre-employment screening, or a comprehesive search of criminal and court records in Italy, hiring a professional investigation firm with skilled and local field investigators is a wise decision.

A. Hathaway
© 2006-2009 A. Hathaway
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