March 18, 2009
Philippines Private Investigators

  • 3/18/2009
Survey names Philippine PI as most reliable service









Philippine PI™, LLC is wholly owned by Wymoo® International and is based in Florida, United States. Philippine PI is currently one of the largest, if not the largest, private investigation firm operating in the Philippines. The firm began operations in 2006, and according to the recent release of February consumer polls, Philippine PI is ranked the most reliable private detective in the Philippines today. Over 100 businesses and individuals were polled as part of the industry survey, and the ranking comes at a time when investigator competition is at record levels.

Foriegn corporations, medium to large size businesses and individual consumers who had responded to have used a private investigator in the past two years participated anonymously in the February 2009 poll. The survey was conducted by an independent researcher via email and telephone. The results placed Philippine PI as #1 for "the most reliable" investigator and #2 "best known brand name". Since fraud is so common in the Philippines, and trust being a major issue when hiring a PI in the Philippines, the ranking is a major achievement.

Philippine PI™ has rapidly expanded its market share in Asia investigation services, with its primary focus in the Philippines. Local competitors have struggled to match Philippine PI's growth rate, since many foreign clients maintain a strong preference to contract a U.S. company over a Philippine based group.

Industry experts note that Philippine PI field investigators are often trained in the United States, or are hired from federal law enforcement agencies such as the NBI in Manila. Reporting is professional and timely, and the quality of field investigators may be hard for local firms to match. Many local investigators lack professional training, and this seems to be a market condition where Philippine PI™ holds strategic advantage.

About the Company:

Philippine PI is a subsidiary of Wymoo® International and is based in Florida, United States with operations throughout the Philippines. Philippines private investigators are in Manila, Cebu, Quezon City and Cagayan de Oro. The Company is privately held and is estimated to have 15 to 20 field investigators and support staff throughout the Philippines. Clients are mostly foriegn from the U.S., Europe, Australia and Canada, who find the Company website. Services include background checks, discreet surveillance, missing person searches, and due diligence. The average case turnaround is 7 days.

All the Best,

S. Birch
© 2006-2009 S. Birch

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March 14, 2009
Ukraine Background Checks

  • 3/14/2009
Avoiding Scams and Fraud in the Ukraine












The Ukraine is a developing nation in many ways struggling to establish its economic and social independence from Russia. Its economy and government are largely under reform, although it will be a long and difficult road to achieve Western transparency and efficiency. In this current environment, fraud and scams have run rampant, and therefore Ukraine background checks are essential for both individual and business relationships.

In Kiev, there are a growing number of private invetigators who aim to take on the challenge and rising demand in due diligence and background check cases. Unfortunately, not many investigators in this region are serious and established companies. This makes it hard for foreigners to verify their business partner or potential mate in the Ukraine.

Consumers should be aware of the potential pitfalls when shopping for a private investigation or background check company in the Ukraine. Consider an alternative if the investigator has no references on the internet or from former clients; has no professional website on the internet; only accepts Western Union or wire transfer payment; does not speak proper English; or is not available for a phone conversation.

When possible, consumers should consider using a firm that is based in the U.K. or the U.S., but which has operations in the Ukraine. This can increase the standard of service, since these firms operate according to Western practice. Wymoo is an example of one U.S. company with operations and field investigators in Kiev. As the level of fraud continues to rise, the number of investigators should also increase.

Despite the difficulty in selecting a private investigator in the Ukraine, consumers are well-advised to consider background check and/or due diligence service. Relationships can easily be subject to fraud, so be safe, and verify first.


All the Best,

S. Birch
© 2006-2009 S. Birch
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March 3, 2009
Russia PI and Background Checks

  • 3/03/2009
A Consumer Guide to Selecting an Investigator












Russia remains a nation with high levels of fraud and corruption, despite recent efforts to increase transparency. It pays to know the right people, especially in Russia. The Russia economy is in serious trouble and the country is experiencing a sharp rise in fraud. One industry that is booming is private investigation.

Russia private investigators in Moscow and St. Petersburg report sharp increases in business from foreign clients. Investigations often focus on foriegn brides, internet dating relationships, girlfriends in Russia, foriegn business partners and investors. The fact is, with fraud at such high levels, obtaining a background check or due diligence investigation is a very wise decision. Proceeding in a relationship without one can be more costly.

There many reports of so-called investigators scamming clients. We recommend choosing an international company that has operations or field investigators in Russia, but is based in Europe or the U.S. This ensures the company focuses on client service and operates according to Western standards, but also has a man on the ground in the local market. Once such company is Wymoo International which as field offices in Moscow and St. Petersburg. A professional investigator should have a professional website, provide you with a contact phone number, a home office address, and a reference from a former client upon request.

Despite the fraud, there are opportunities in Russia, both for business and personal relationships. Beautiful brides and profitable business ventures do exist, but a professional background check is a wise decision for consumers.

All the Best,

S. Birch
© 2006-2009 S. Birch
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