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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

Answer

Video documentation from a public location is legal, non-confrontational, and provides objective evidence for the insurance company.

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

Answer

Effective skip tracing combines multiple methods including social media analysis, interviews, and mail forwarding requests to build a complete picture.

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

Answer

Participating in a competitive marathon directly contradicts a claim of knee immobility, making it strong evidence of malingering.

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

Answer

While photographing in public is generally legal, investigators must be aware of state laws, context, and that images must be used only for legitimate investigative purposes.

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

Answer

Trade secret theft is a criminal and civil matter requiring immediate involvement of law enforcement and attorneys to preserve evidence and legal remedies.

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