Credit Card Skimming
CREDIT CARD SKIMMING We all know about thieves stealing our credit cards from our wallet and using them fraudulently. Did you know there is another way thieves steal our credit card information without touching our wallets? Credit card skimming is an electronic method of capturing a victim’s personal information used by identity thieves. How Credit […]
Fake News is on Wall Street, and it Can Cost You Millions
The 2016 election brought the term fake news into headlines and into American’s living rooms. Both sides alleged that there were “fake news campaigns” working to spread news that was meant to sabotage their campaign. With the growing use of social media to spread news stories and share information with friends, it’s absolutely true […]
Background Checks
Lauth Investigations International is a private investigation firm. We are constantly questioned about what our background searches can provide that a personal background search cannot. All I can say, it’s all in the details. You pay for what you get. If you want all detailed, accurate information, you will pay for a Private Investigation […]
5 Easy Things Every American Should Do After the Equifax Data Leak
In the wake of the Equifax data leak, where over 143 million Americans had information leaked to hackers, Americans are wearier than ever about having their private information stored online. Unfortunately at this day in age, it’s virtually impossible to keep your personal information offline and out of credit bureaus, so the all Americans should […]
Hurricane Victim Scams: What to Look Out For
This blog outlines 5 warning signs that a site may be fraudulent and tips on how to check for sure.
How Do Private Investigators Help With Corporate Crisis Management?
Private investigators tend to be known for their work in the private sector: finding missing persons, helping to track down runaways, and investigating concerns of infidelity. However, most private investigators actually conduct a majority of work in the public and corporate sector, working with law offices, hospitals, and corporations to help with everything from case […]
5 Common Ways Employees Commit Fraud
Employee theft is the cause of failure for 30% of failed small businesses, and the median amount lost is $147,000.00 This is why it is so important to learn the signs of employee theft so that you can detect it early on. This blog article explains five common ways that employees commit fraud so that you can be on the lookout and catch problems before it is too late.
How to Hire a Private Investigator For Your Business- A Step By Step Guide
Many businesses in various industries (shipping and receiving, industrial and manufacturing, legal services, etc.) need to hire a private investigator at some point to deal with a case theft, or malpractice. The job of finding a private investigator usually falls on the shoulders of the company’s HR representative or CEO. In almost every case, this […]
Popular Online Scams of 2017 and How to Avoid Them
It used to be that only the old and naive were vulnerable to scams on the internet, however, with the creativity of scammers increasing, even the most tech-savvy can fall victim if they’re not careful these days. Everything from pop ups to emails can be potential threats, but gone are the days of obvious attacks. These […]
6 Professions That Use Private Investigators
Oftentimes Private Investigators are thought of as serving mainly the private sector. They are who you would call when you have a missing persons case, a case of infidelity or a private issue that you need resolved. In reality, this is a misconception based on common stereotypes. Private Investigators frequently serve the professional sector, and […]