February 18, 2008
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  • 2/18/2008
Overview of Philippine Investigation Services

For anyone with experience with Philippine relationships, the idea of relationship fraud, scams or cheating is probably nothing new. That's not to say that all Philippine relationships are doomed. Rather, with the number of relationships being initiated over the internet, coupled with the widely booming industry of dating scams in the Philippines, one cannot be too careful.

So who does one call if he or she needs competent surveillance in the Philippines? What services are available to confirm your suspicions regarding your distant wife, girlfriend, husband or lover? How can one obtain the evidence necessary to move forward, or move out of the relationship? There are several major competitors in the Philippines who offer confidential surveillance, but the quality of services offered varies significantly.

Of the investigative firms offering surveillance, we recommend going with a European or American owned company. The difference is in the quality of investigation, accountability, reporting and general customer service. The best of the foreign owned firms operating in the Philippines is probably Philippine PI, a subsidiary of Wymoo International. Philippine PI is U.S. owned and operated. The firm is known for its good coverage on the islands, discreet service and competitive pricing. Competition is fierce in the Philippines, but as of 2006 and 2007, the group led the Philippine private investigators in client satisfaction.

Surveillance services often include daily reports, photographic evidence and investigation notes. The service can be expensive, but the information uncovered is often the piece of mind to move forward or pull out of a relationship. A typical surveillance case may be between 3 and 5 days, although each case is unique and requires special attention by your investigator.

All the Best,

S. Birch
© 2006-2009 S. Birch
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February 14, 2008
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  • 2/14/2008
Investigations and Philippine Relationships

The Philippines is a beautiful country with no shortage of good, honest people. Beyond the beautiful beaches and resort hotels, however, there is widespread poverty and corruption. The Philippines is a place increasingly fraudulent when it comes to relationships, and relationship scammers have now created a million dollar industry, targeting Western victims.

Internet dating websites have brought together many Western men and Filipinas. Many Philippine relationships begun over the Internet have even blossomed into successful marriages. Due to the high occurance of relationship fraud and dating scams, verifying your potential spouse is more important than ever. In short, a Philippine background check is prudent.

Suveillance services and background checks available in the Philippines can be fraudulent themselves. When choosing a background check or investigative firm, we highly recommend choosing a foreign company with a Philippine presence, such as Wymoo International or Philippine PI. Foriegn firms such as these can provide you with American or European style management and customer service, quality that simply hasn't arrived yet in the local Philippine market. The costs and turnaround times are often competitive or even better.

Getting a background check prior to engaging in a serious relationship in the Philippines is essential. Many Filipinas marry strictly for immigration purposes, while others have no intention to marry. They seek to slowly drain their mate financially. An average background check service in the Philippines can run between $400 and $600 USD. Simply hoping for the best can be far more costly, not to mention all the heartache...

All the Best,

S. Birch
© 2006-2009 S. Birch

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February 4, 2008
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  • 2/04/2008
Investigation Services Available in the EU

The European Union (EU) has brought about enormous economic changes to the included nations as well as those neighboring the community. As financial systems have become more connected, so too have information systems and the ability to investigate persons and firms across national European borders.

Increasing transparency in legal systems is a requirement to membership in the EU, and more transparency means less corruption and easier access to data and records. INTERPOL(International Criminal Police Organization) is the largest international police organization, with 186 member countries. The group facilitates cross-border police cooperation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent international crime. In recent years, such international groups become increasingly successful in their investigations as the European community continues to merge. Private investigators have also become more capable.

Depending on the exact assistance required, there are many options available for consumers or citizens seeking investigative services. One should first contact their local jurisdiction and police, whether in London, Moscow or Bucharest. If the crime or investigation requires international assistance within the EU or Eastern Europe, INTERPOL may be of assistance. For Europe background checks, be sure to use a firm with international scope such as Wymoo International or Kroll in London.

The information flow between the EU is expected to continue to increase, and with this trend, investigations should continue to benefit. Private investigation firms, background check services and law enforcement should all benefit. As history has proven, however, crime too will evolve and the challenge goes on.

All the Best,

S. Birch
© 2006-2009 S. Birch
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