We are excited to be able to assist in the thawing of a "cold case". Our firm has been retained to investigate a suspicious death case after the original investigators failed in this regard. We have already uncovered multiple leads that give the family members hope that the "whodunit" will be solved. Stay tuned for more.

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I can't believe that it is April already but it's nice and Spring is here in Scottsdale. We are still suffering the economy in Arizona but that has been a boost for us private investigators as the greed, scams, and absconding are running rampant.  It seems that everyone is trying to get something for nothing and the government claims it is understaffed and unable to do anything about it.

If we can help you with anything, please let us know. Of course we always recommend checking someone or som...
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Says the AZ Republic in today's news article.

Didn't I tell you it was coming and to be prepared? Many businesses in Arizona do not know about this law and do not feel it applies to them based on informal surveys I have conducted.  It's a shame because something so simple can jeopardize your livelihood.

Learn more here.

Christine Burke
Strategic Intelligence Services PLLC
Private Investigator
Scottsdale Arizona 85260
480-588-0511

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Do you use E-Verify in your business? Do you know it is required by law in Arizona?  Apparently Michelle Hardas did and she skirted the system anyway, says The Arizona Republic in their recent report.

Don't risk your business license and ensure that you use E-Verify to check your employees.  If you are unable to do so yourself, or do not feel comfortable about it, we can set you up and do it for you. It's quick and inexpensive.

Christine Burke
Strategic Intelligence Services PLLC
Private Investig...
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The Associated Press reported today that Michael Preclik was wanted in the Czech Republic - WHILE he was working here in the United States guarding our prisoners. What's up with that? 

Well, I'll tell you. Folks are not doing background checks or are not doing them the right way.  No ifs and or buts about it.

I find it unacceptable when a simple Google search turns up the outstanding warrant. Businesses should hire a licensed private investigator to conduct their background checks and ensure t...
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Per the Arizona Republic, Scottsdale Police are warning against a text message scam.  Con artists are using text messages to direct you to the web to provide account information.

You can learn about this scam and others in our Secure Your Bottom Line seminar being taught by local private investigators tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. at the Scottsdale Arabian Library. This seminar will discuss background checks, identity theft and cyber crime.  Learn more and register here.

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Arizona businesses, are you using E-Verify to check your employees?  If not, you could face sanctions.

According to the Gannett Washington Bureau, Congress has extended the E-Verify program for 3 years.

Did you know that in Arizona it is MANDATORY to run all newly hired employees through the E-Verify system?  If not, you now do. If you are confused or concerned about this, please give us a call. We provide E-Verify services for businesses nationwide.  You can learn more here.

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Were you scammed by an unscrupulous loan officer? Had a bad experience? Hopefully, new procedures enacted by the State will prevent this from happening in the future says The Arizona Republic.

Arizona Loan Officers will be required to be licensed, effective July 1, 2009. Potential loan officers must pass a criminal background check, attend a class on lending laws and ethics, take and pass a test, and will have to post a bond.

For more information read the article here.

At Strategic Intelligence...
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I know tensions are high due to the economic climate but they also seem to be high in another area: intimate relationships. We have recently seen a huge leap in the calls for Infidelity Polygraph Services.

Polygraph testing can be used to  confirm or refute suspected infidelity and can also determine the existence of sexual relationships outside of the marriage. More often than not, the "gut feeling" is true and can be bolstered by the administration of a proper polygraph exam administered by ...
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I heard this on the radio today...

Home sellers will be required to supply fingerprints before they sell a home due to fraud.  More information.

As a private investigator, one of the things we advise clients to do is to conduct Due Diligence - no matter the issue.  Whether it's buying or selling a home, going into business with someone, or getting married, background information should be gathered.

Fingerprinting is something that we do regularly as part of our normal services.  Usually this is ...
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