PI Specialized Investigation Services 2

Question 1

A private investigator conducting an insurance fraud investigation notices the claimant performing heavy yard work despite claiming total disability. What is the best immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Document the activity with video from a public vantage point

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Confront the claimant directly to obtain a statement

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Contact the claimant's physician to discuss the observations

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File a police report for insurance fraud immediately

Question 2

Which technique is most commonly used in a skip trace investigation to locate a subject who has deliberately moved without leaving a forwarding address?

Accepted Answer

All of the above are commonly used skip trace techniques

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Reviewing the subject's social media posts and tagged locations

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Interviewing neighbors at the last known address

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Sending mail to the old address marked 'Address Service Requested'

Question 3

In a workers' compensation investigation, which scenario would most strongly suggest malingering?

Accepted Answer

The claimant was observed participating in a competitive marathon after claiming knee immobility

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The claimant visits a physical therapist twice per week

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The claimant takes prescribed pain medication daily

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The claimant filed the claim within 24 hours of the incident

Question 4

A PI is hired to conduct a child custody investigation. What is the primary legal consideration when photographing a minor?

Accepted Answer

Photos taken in public spaces are generally permissible, but context and intent matter

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Minors have no privacy rights in public spaces

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Photography of minors must always be done with parental consent

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Video recording of minors is prohibited in all US states

Question 5

When conducting a corporate espionage investigation, a PI discovers that a former employee may have stolen trade secrets. What should the PI do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Advise the client to immediately contact law enforcement and legal counsel

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Conduct a covert search of the former employee's home

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Hack into the former employee's email to gather evidence

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Publicly announce the investigation to deter further theft

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of conducting a pre-employment background investigation for a licensed PI firm?

Accepted Answer

To verify credentials, criminal history, and fitness for the position

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To satisfy curiosity about applicants' personal lives

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To collect information that can be used as leverage over employees

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To replace the need for drug testing programs

Question 7

During an asset search investigation, a PI discovers the subject owns real property under an LLC name. What is the best method to link the LLC to the individual?

Accepted Answer

Search state corporation records to identify the LLC's registered agent and members

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Access the subject's personal bank records directly

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Assume the LLC is unrelated and move on

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Contact the subject directly and ask about their real estate holdings