Showing posts with label philippines private detectives. Show all posts
Showing posts with label philippines private detectives. Show all posts
February 9, 2012
Philippines Private Detectives, How to Find a Reliable Service



With the arrival of the internet as a massive form of communication, criminals and fraudsters found a new way to defraud victims in the global market, and the Philippines has become one of the most popular countries to perform almost perfect crimes over the internet, and even the FBI, Interpol and the Metropolitan police have come together to educate internet users and possible victims in countries like the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Australia.  Victims from the Philippines scams are indeed worldwide, and the country has quickly made a bad name for itself as a result.  To lower your risk, many companies and individuals are now hiring a Philippines investigator.

There are a lot of individual private investigators in the island nation offering their services. Some of them are local individuals with zero experience, others are highly trained professionals, others are actually criminals eager to steal your money.  How to know the difference?  Good question.

Philippine PI™, widely recognized as an industry leader, offers the following tips when shopping for a private investigator.  The company is well aware of the need in hiring only qualified investigators with a proven track record in military or federal law enforcement, as locals without the proper traning and resources and management can spell disaster for clients.  Confidentiality and discreetness is essential in this business, so it’s key to have a trained professional who is ready to help.

Investigators need not only to have the proper training, but they must be backed by a firm with resources and technology to conduct the investigation, so investigators have the proper tools they need to get the job done.  Surveillance equipment, vehicles and skilled labor and investigations cost money, so expect to pay a fair price for a professional service in the Philippines.

1.     Look for websites that are verified by trust seals such as the BBB, Truste and McAfee.
2.     Be very skeptical of low budget websites that appear to be unprofessional.
3.     Ask investigators where they were trained, and what experience they have.
4.     Ask for references and search Google for information on the investigation company.
5.     Search Google for ‘Philippines Investigator’ to see who is ranking #1 and #2.
6.     Look for investigators who respond to emails and phone calls promptly.
7.     Be skeptical of local “companies” and look for an international PI firm.

Philippines private detectives can be a great way to minimize your risk and avoid scams and fraud in the Philippines and in Asia in general.  Shopping on price alone, however, can be a major mistake.  Unskilled labor in the Philippines is cheap, but hiring a professional costs money.  Many clients find that they get what they pay for, and it’s worth paying to have the job done right the first time.  Expect to a pay a realistic price for a professional service, and the results will show.

All the best,

S. Birch
© 2012 S. Birch
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September 19, 2011
Philippines Detectives Say Dating Sites Need Background Checks


Online dating represents potential risks for both, men and women, but for some reason, the tendency for women to stay more vulnerable even online remains.

In online dating men are contacted basically for monetary gain and eventually marriage scams. It seems the ever rational mind of men keep them safer in the virtual world. When the sentimental mind of women make them more vulnerable, not only to be scammed for their money, but to put themselves in real danger of kidnapping and in worse cases; violent sexual assaults and even death.

Philippines private detectives do a great effort to keep people safe online, and encourage victims to raise their voices and report felonies to the local authorities and the FBI. Their voices can prevent other suspected victims to become part of the statistics.

Dating sites like match.com have got hundreds of complains from female members who have been sexually abused by ex convicts looking to do wrong and get away with it, since virtual sites do not really keep track of their members, and local police departments can’t do much, as most of these sites are stuffed with bogus identities impossible to be prosecuted. Women specially are making noise and are seriously requesting dating websites to conduct strict background checks on their members, claiming, that they have paid in order to be safer. In the end, they find out it is nothing but a business and their voices are being hardly heard.

This year, CNN followed a lawsuit made by one of Match.com members who was sexually assaulted, and had this virtual company’s president, Mandy Ginsberg, claiming that the company she runs conducts efficient dating background checks. The fact is that, if it was true, websites like match.com or cupid won’t have thousands of fake, stolen identity profiles, nor ex convicts to hunt for victims, and no updated profiles that wander like abandon spirits in the net world.

Background checks conducted by dating websites are unreliable, simply because even millionaire sites, they can’t find efficient ways to background check millions of members per day nor even locate professional private investigators on each corner of the world where it’s needed.


Online dating is worth trying by taking precautions. If you are involved in a relationship that seems to be going the right way or you feel like something is not right, contact a reputable private investigation firm in the Philippines and clear all doubts, be also aware that in countries like the Philippines there are many so called detectives that won’t do a thing and will take your money. Be safe here too and hire a professional firm that has local offices, Philippines private investigators, and is supported by a reputable worldwide company.

All the best,

S. Birch

© 2011 S. Birch
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June 3, 2011
Manila Employment Scams Create Need for Philippines Background Checks













The global economy is in bad shape, and conditions are even worse in developing countries like the Philippines, where many people are forced to move to other countries to seek out opportunity and better lives. Immigrants pay smugglers big sums of money to be taken to nations they cannot enter legally: U.K., U.S. and Australia are their main target. For those seeking employment, even when qualified, opportunities are hard to come by. Both employers and job seekers in the Philippines are frustrated with the high level of employment scams impacting Manila and other large cities. Because of the increased risk, job seekers and corporate employers are both recommending Philippines background checks for verifying a potential job offer or potential perfect candidate.
Multi-national companies are finding it more and more difficult to find the right candidate. Human resource representatives in Manila say the problem isn’t qualified candidates. There are no shortage of qualified people seeking employment. The problem is screening through the large amount of applications, and mixed in with them, is a large of amount of false candidates or resumes with inaccurate, exaggerated, or plain fictitious work and education history. More than ever, companies should consider hiring a Philippines private investigator to verify Filipino candidates.

Some false companies in the Philippines offer employment abroad to young women to move to Australia, Singapore or Japan, in temporary jobs related to tourism or telemarketing. But, the true scenario is that they are taken to foreign countries to become prostitutes. Most of them won’t see their home country or family ever again. Relatives report their disappearance, but migration authorities and the police are overworked and short on resources. Scams don’t just focus on low end employment, and doctors and lawyers and even top executives report being victims of employment scams in the Philippines. Job offers can entice candidates, and the headhunter can speak the lingo and present a very authentic looking employment package with a great salary and benefits. Such attractive offers in the Philippines should be verified by a competent Philippines private detective firm or agency.

Philippines private investigators are aware of the high levels of corruption in the country. Law enforcement agencies such as the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) and PNP (Philippines National Police) both report high levels of employment scams and fake job postings. Companies like Monster have dedicated staff working to remove such postings, but stopping the criminals completely seems impossible, as it is difficult to screen every single job posting. The bottom line is to be skeptical with every job candidate and every job posting. Employers and job seekers should both ask a lot of questions, and consider a confidential pre-employment screening prior to moving forward.

Working in a different country is an enlightening experience when you find the right opportunity, and of course, not all offers are scams. Some companies in Manila are recovering and beginning to offer lucrative positions with real career potential. Just keep in mind that some companies might be a scam even though they appear to be legitimate opportunities in the Philippines or Southeast Asia. Whether it is an offer on the television, newspaper or online, it is better to contact a reputable private investigation agency, conduct a background check or due diligence in the Philippines to minimize your risk.

All the best,
S. Birch.
© 2011 S. Birch.
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October 29, 2010
Philippines Romance Scams Lead Online Dating Scams for Highest Risk Country

  • 10/29/2010
Philippines Ranks #1 for Romance Scams and Fraud

Philippines private investigators report that Philippines based romance scams and online dating scams are more common than in any other country for 2010, although Russia is a close second for romance scams and fraud. Private investigators say the situation should only get worse until the Philippines economy improves, or the Philippines government decides to address the problem.










The Philippines is well known for its exportation of brides and romance scams. Internally, the Philippines suffers from serious widespread corruption and a faltering economy. Residents have to do what they can to earn a living, and unfortunatley, women often turn to the internet, where foreign romances and dollars or euros, or even a new and better life, are often the incentive.

U.S. based Philippine PI reports that requests for background checks involving online dating and possible romance scams are up over 30% this year, compared to 2009. Most investigators agree that the scam and fraud levels are at all-time high levels, and something should be done to improve the country's image. So far, there has been little action from Philippines law enforcement agencies, and politicians are reluctant to acknowledge the issue.

In the meantime, Philippines private investigators advise consumers to use extra caution when involved in online dating, and understand that the Philippines is a very high risk nation for fraud and scams. Investigators say consumers should be skeptical of all financial requests, situations that seem to good to be true, sudden emergencies or illness, and requests for help with visas and passports. Online dating scams are the highest risk, but investigators say that even when meeting a Filipina in person, there is still a high degree of risk for romance scams.

Detectives advise consumers and businesses to contact a competent Philippines private detective for help with background checks, private investigation, pre-employment and due diligence, online dating verification, and premarital checks, and to think of the service as a form of insurance to minimize the risk.

All the Best,

S. Birch
© 2010 S. Birch
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