Shelton Investigations conducts numerous types of investigations for our clients in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Below are a list of some of the most common types of investigations our experienced investigators are involved with:
Criminal and Civil Defense Investigations
We’ve been hired by many attorneys and individuals to help them with their case whether it be criminal or civil. Sometimes a case can go either way based on one piece of evidence or witness. We will review all documents and discovery, scrutinize every report, analyze all evidence and will uncover any flaws or weaknesses in your opponent’s case.
Our criminal and civil defense investigations may include:
- Client consultation
- Initial review of the case details
- Obtaining copies of police reports
- Review and analysis of documents and evidence
- Review of prior witness statements
- Witness interviews and re-interviews
- Seeking out new witnesses and evidence
- Comprehensive report preparation
- Video and photo evidence
- Courtroom testimony where necessary
Surveillance
Our investigators have conducted numerous types of surveillance in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Our evidence can be either videotaped, or discreetly documented and submitted in a verbal or written report. We set the highest standards in our surveillance operations and abide by the requirements of the insurance industry, legal community, and the general public. We utilize state of the art surveillance techniques and equipment. Our experienced and well-trained surveillance operatives use the most modern and up-to-date camera equipment, including cameras mounted in vehicles, various forms of clothing and bags, suitable for varying, operation-unique requirements arising during surveillance.
Surveillance operations may be conducted for a variety of reasons, which include, but are not limited to:
- Cheating Spouse and Infidelity
- Insurance Fraud Investigations
- Child Custody Issues
- Internal Theft Investigations
- Quality of Service Checks
- Undercover Investigations
A successful investigation depends upon the investigators ability to conduct the mission without detection. Following our investigation, we will provide the evidence needed and will appear in court if necessary. Keep in mind that videotaped evidence is the most devastating form of evidence.
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Shelton Investigations has worked for numerous clients in the Insurance industry and we have a highly skilled staff of Insurance Fraud Private Investigators that are ready to investigate fraudulent claims in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Our investigators assist clients such as: Claims Adjusters, claims managers, risk managers, insurance companies, insurance defense attorneys, law firms, third party administrators, SIU departments and more.
Our Insurance fraud private investigators offer an array of insurance fraud investigations such as:
- Workers compensation investigations
- Liability investigations
- Personal injury investigations
- Accident scene investigations
- Medical malpractice claims investigations
In addition, our professional investigators conduct insurance claim fraud investigations related to slip and fall, dog bites, fire, auto accidents, motorcycle accident, arson, theft and other types of claim related cases. Video Surveillance is usually conducted by our insurance claim private investigators and SIU detectives for trial evidence and for documentation purposes in insurance defense litigation cases. In addition, our insurance fraud private investigators usually perform SIU investigations to include: activity checks, take witness statements, alive and well checks, widow checks and conduct neighborhood investigations on your claimant or on your subject to determine their daily activities, their lifestyle and their level of employment.
Other Fraud Investigations - Cons, Swindles and Scam Investigated
What Is Fraud? Fraud is defined as a deception deliberately practiced to secure unfair or unlawful gain. It has also been defined as the intentional misrepresentation of truth for the purpose of obtaining something of value by inducing another to rely upon false information. Regardless of definition, the key elements of fraud are these: intent, the misrepresentation or untruth, reliance on misrepresentation or untruth, and something of value obtained as a result. To the average person, the definition of fraud is confusing by itself. Not only is fraud a complex and confusing crime, but also very difficult to prove. Shelton Investigations has years of experience dealing in fraud investigations. We have investigated and submitted for prosecutions fraud cases thousands of dollars.
The following is a list of the types of fraud that presently operate not only in the United States, but worldwide:
- Forgery
- Embezzlement
- Check Kiting
- Bank Fraud
- Investment Fraud
- Real Estate Fraud
- Elder Abuse Fraud
- Welfare Fraud
- "Online" Internet Fraud
- Pyramid Schemes
- Lottery Fraud
- Insurance Fraud
- Medicare Fraud
- Healthcare Fraud
- Money Laundering
- Patent, Copyright, Licensing, Trademark Fraud
- Piracy (Video, DVD,CD's, Satellite Broadcast)
- Telephone Fraud (Cell Phone and Land Line)
- Corporate Fraud
- Theft Of Trade Secrets/Intellectual Property
- Worker's Compensation Fraud
- Consumer Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Contractor Fraud
- Fraudulent Charities/Raffles/Drawings
- Charity Bingo Gaming/Card Room-Casino Thefts
- Telemarketing Fraud
Skip Tracing
What is skip tracing? Skip tracing is the process of locating an individual who has moved, changed his phone number, or is attempting to disappear. Skip tracing services are utilized when trying to locate missing persons. These services help locate people who have moved quickly, or who have secretly fled without giving any notice. The skip tracing services, along with a paper trail left behind, usually lead to a successful locate. The more information you are able to provide, the better the chances of locating the missing person. Shelton Investigations has located individuals in minutes that some of our clients have not located in years.
The most beneficial information that can be provided to our investigators is:
- Names, nicknames, or aliases
- Social security number
- Spouse’s name and social security number, if married
- Name of children, if any
- Person’s last known address, or previous addresses
- Date of birth
- Last known telephone number
- Occupation Skills
Background Investigations
There are many types of background checks that Shelton Investigations can conduct for our clients in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. The most common is Pre-employment background investigation that can uncover information about your new hire before the person can become a liability to your company. More than ever, companies are being sued by disgruntled employees and we give our clients the confidence that they know as much as possible about a prospective employee before they are hired. The pre-employment investigation can include verification of the applicant’s name and social security number, driver’s license verification, criminal history check, civil judgments, outstanding warrants and much, much more.
Some of the most common background checks that we conduct include:
- Pre-Employment or Tenant Screening
- General Background Investigations
- Criminal Background Checks
- Nanny Background Checks
- Business Background Checks
- Dating / Love / Online Romance Checks
If you are thinking of retaining a new employee, nanny, child or elder care provider, housekeeper or other individual, or considering a tenant for your rental property or you met someone online and considering starting a relationship with, contact us for more information on our screening process.
Child Custody Investigations
Child Custody Investigations are becoming more common in the investigation industry. Shelton Investigations has conducted numerous child custody investigations in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Our investigators can follow your spouse or ex during their scheduled visitation to determine unlawful or improper activity while your child is in their care. Our Child Custody Investigators can also follow your spouse or ex on their own free time to determine activities, lifestyle, living conditions, persons they are associating with plus more. A background check or extensive due diligence / research may also be conducted on the subject. Our investigation may also consist of video or photo documentation on the current lifestyle in which that person or your child is living. In addition, our investigator can testify on the investigation findings in any court proceeding.
Elder Abuse Investigations
Elder abuse is the mistreatment of an elderly person by someone known to the senior. This includes financial abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. Elder Abuse happens everywhere - in poor, middle class, and upper income households. It is a problem that has no demographic or ethnic boundaries and can happen in a nursing facility or in the victim’s home. Family members, close friends or paid staff are often the culprits of financial, physical, and emotional abuse. This abuse is often difficult to discover and to accept and due to these close relationships it often makes discovery or disclosure of the abuse difficult.
GPS Vehicle Tracking
Our GPS Vehicle Trackers are a very easy and inexpensive way to follow a subject 24/7 without the cost or the fear of being caught and is an excellent tool used often by our private investigators. Our GPS tracking devices are commonly used to monitor employees, catch cheating spouse, track a package, track a fleet of vehicles or see what your child is doing away from your home. If you suspect something is going on behind your back and just need the solid proof, then that is when GPS tracking can be a valuable tool. GPS tracking is a good alternative when a client can’t afford video surveillance. If you do not need video as proof and you simply want to track a person’s location, then GPS tracking may be right for you. Shelton Investigations is also able to rent our GPS tracking units to businesses and individuals in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan so our clients do not have to purchase one and spend more money. Our GPS trackers accurately evaluates all travel activities with proof of exact date, time, speed, direction of travel and location. Contact our office more details.
Computer Forensics
Computer forensics is a specialty field and with today’s technology has become a vital part of many investigations. Shelton Investigations has worked with numerous computer forensic experts in assisting our clients in locating critical information relevant to criminal and civil cases. Computer Forensic examinations include e-mail tracing, locating web site / domain ownership, identifying I.P. addresses, etc.
Other types of services are:
- Recovery of deleted computer files and data
- Data recovery when a hard drive has been reformatted or repartitioned
- Determination of web sites that have been visited
- Determination of what files have been downloaded
- Determination of when files were last accessed
- Determination of when files were deleted
- Discovery of attempts to conceal or destroy evidence
- Discovery of attempts to fabricate evidence
- Discovery of hidden text that was removed from the final printed version of a document
- Discovery of email messages and attachments even if previously deleted
Other types of investigations that Shelton Investigations can assist you with are:
- Death Investigations
- DNA / paternity testing
- Loss prevention
- Voyeurism Detection
- Undercover investigations
- Personal protection
- Drug Testing
- Polygraph Examinations / Voice Stress Analyzer
- Missing Persons
Call Shelton Investigations today at 888-665-6050 to discuss your investigative needs, or browse our website for more information regarding Process Service or to see our
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