The articles contain true case material (with names, dates,
locations changed of course) along with tips on doing your own private investigation and detective work or private investigation in general.
Our sister agency Bali Eye Private Investigation Agency (BEPIA)
has more articles and we also have a Word Press blog that has all the articles together.
The Word Press blog was voted one of the top 40 PI blogs on the web.
Whistleblowing In Indonesia
A look at whistleblowing in Indonesia and combatting corruption.
Employee Background Checks
How important are employee background checks?
Brand Failures
A quick analysis of some of the reasons some major brands failed in Indonesia.
Book Preview: Internet Fraud
An excellent collection of case studies examining the nature of internet fraud.
Five Things a PI Should Not Do
A (very) brief list of some issues PIs can not help with.
Becoming A Private Investigator
A few tips on key considerations in becoming an private investigator.
Secrets
You will not hear anything exciting from your friend the PI. Confidentiality is key.
Spotting Fortune Telling Scams
Fortune telling scams are centuries old, but still people fall for them.
Intelligence or Espionage?
What’s the difference between competitive intelligence and corporate espionage?
Traitor In Your Company
Some of the reasons and signs that an employee is cheating their employer.
The Truth Behind Lie Detectors
There is controversy regarding the use of a lie detector in criminal investigation.
Stalking or Surveillance?
The line between surveillance and stalking is clearly defined.
Eugène François Vidocq
Vidocq started out as a criminal. He saw a man executed and changed his path.
Counter Surveillance
Counter-surveillance technology can help detect bugs and keep eavesdroppers away.
St. Anthony of Padua
The patron saint of missing people and lost things. A (very) brief history.
Risks and Investigators
Private Investigators face unique medical risks and dangers in their jobs.
The Internet & Legal Proceedings
Postings and information on social sites can be used for legal proceedings.
Women in PI Work: Part III
Some of the challenges faced by women in private investigation.
Women in PI Work: Part II
Women have played some of the most famous private investigators in fiction.
The Art of Surveillance: Part III
A look at some of the main challenges of surveillance.
The Art of Surveillance: Part II
The second part of the IPIA series on surveillance techniques.
The Art of Surveillance: Part I
Part I examining surveillance techniques and considerations.
Affairs of the Heart
A brief look at emotional infidelity, its effects an some warning signs.
Dating Cons in Indonesia
Dating scams are increasing. Here are some warning signs and advice.
Investigators Catch an Embezzler
Hunting, tracking and catching an embezzler in Indonesia.
Private Investigations Tools
Private Investigation tools for anyone (if you have an internet connection).
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