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Catfishing in the UK

‘Catfishing’ occurs when someone sets up a fake personal profile on the web to trick people. It’s usually an attempt to fool someone into a relationship. Sometimes it also involves convincing people to part with their money. Sadly, catfishing in the UK is an increasingly common occurrence. We’ve put together this guide to help you […]

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Private investigations for insurance companies

If you work in insurance, you are probably aware of the cost of insurance fraud. According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) the average cost of fraudulent insurance claims in 2018 exceeded £12,000 per claim, with 1,300 scams uncovered every day.  Insurance provider Aviva says there were over £53 million-worth of proven/suspicious fraudulent motor insurance

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Are Private Investigators Legal? What They Can and Cannot Do

The idea that private investigators are not legal is a common misperception. As with any business, private investigators must operate legally in order to stay in operation. So how do private investigators ensure that they operate within the law? And what should you look for to ensure that a private investigation agency or individual investigator

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