Investigations

TSCM is technical surveillance counter-measures, which is an abbreviation for the process of bug-sweeping or electronic counter surveillance. If you feel you are a victim of a security breach of your privacy, let Guardian Investigations provide you with the peace of mind that you deserve in your life. We have the latest equipment and technology to detect any and all hidden cameras, listening devices, hidden microphones from your home or office, as well as GPS tracking devices. Don’t live your life wondering if you are being watched, find out!

• Bug Sweeping
• GPS Tracking devices- detected and removed
• Listening devices- detected and removed
• Hidden cameras- detected and removed

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Guardian Investigations is sensitive to what is happening in our schools around the world and in an effort to provide safety and peace to those districts and the parents that need it, we are here to assist. From bullying & harassment investigations or lectures to threat investigations, threat assessment, security services, social media investigations, we are here to help. We are also available to present lectures to the student body, faculty and the parents on Active Shooter, Bullying and Harassment as well as provide consultation on threat assessments, with associated recommendations to ensure the safety of everyone at school.

These services include:

• Bullying/ harassment investigations
• Threat assessments
• Social Media Investigations
• Lectures

Guardian Investigations is here to help and guide you during what could be a very difficult and personal time in your life. We offer discretion and confidentiality in every step of the way to get you the answers you need, so that you are able to make appropriate and factual decisions for your future. Whether it is a pre-matrimonial investigation, where you want to verify the person you are about to marry is really who they say they are or if you find yourself in a post matrimonial dispute. Let Guardian Investigation take the guess work out for you so that you can make logical decisions about your future. Video and audio surveillance services available for all types of investigations.

Our services include but are not limited to:

• Surveillance and undercover investigations
• Background checks
• Infidelity Surveillance
• Hidden Asset Checks
• Child Custody Issues
• Parental Lifestyle activity checks

Working with law firms and general counsel, we provide timely, reliable intelligence and analysis before and during litigation, thus enabling effective strategic, tactical and legal decisions. Our participation increases your ability to understand the opposition strategy and develop your case through:

• Fact-gathering and lead building
• Witness identification and credibility assessment
• Gathering and analyzing of electronic evidence
• Gathering of forensic accounting evidence, including asset assessments, damage calculations and valuations
• Expert testimony (e.g. audio experts, security experts)

As a result of the experience of our investigators, we are able to achieve a high degree of successful results for our clients.

Case Study:

National law firm involved in a major case in federal court requires that a pivotal, adverse-party witness be interviewed in order to assess credibility and devise strategy. The witness’ testimony is the key piece of evidence that fuels the lawsuit. The firm hires Guardian Investigations. Guardian Investigations investigators quickly locate the witness in another state, obtain his full background, meet with him and gain his confidence. Within hours, the investigators secure a sworn statement from the witness that changes the entire course of the lawsuit to the benefit of Guardian Investigations’ client. The client called a week later to express his exuberance over the work performed and a motion to dismiss was filed in federal court.

Guardian Investigations specializes in international assignments. Because Guardian Investigations has investigators in most countries throughout the world, we can provide responsive and reliable results for our clients. Most foreign countries have privacy and other local laws that make it difficult to gain access to information, documents, evidence and intelligence. Our years of experience in overseas matters allows us to provide local knowledge and expertise to gain access to difficult-to-obtain information. Our scope of overseas services includes:

• International background checks
• International corporate due diligence investigations
• Witness location and interviews
• Asset searches
• International surveillance
• Foreign travel security and close executive protection services

Representative matters:

• Armenian insurance fraud investigation on behalf of multi-national Fortune 500 insurer.
• Business intelligence gathering operation in Beijing and Nanjing.
• International asset search and investigation to locate embezzled monies from a Middle Eastern Bank and to prove the innocence of one of the bank’s founders to the international legal community.
• A multi-level risk assessment for an international steel manufacturing company which included evaluations of operations of facilities in more than 15 countries.
• Surveillance and intelligence gathering on a high-profile political figure as he traveled in the United States and Africa in order to be able to serve legal paper to client in a designated jurisdiction.
• Conducted surveillance on a Mexican fugitive wanted for white collar crime who entered the United States.
• Security and close protection assignment for an American celebrity and his television production crew while traveling in several African countries.
• An international asset search which included various countries and the Caribbean for a group of investors.

Guardian Investigations’ Intellectual Property investigative capabilities focus on all aspects of intellectual property and technology law including patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, trade dress, trade secrets, advertising and other related rights. Our intelligence gathering and investigative experience and knowledge enable us to assist IP attorneys as they guide their clients in transactions involving intellectual property acquisition, protection and enforcement. Our work stretches to every major city around the world. Our focus and experience are in the following:

Management of Intellectual Property

• Provide watch services for and surveillance of all forms of intellectual property worldwide through
  intelligence networks and proven investigative techniques.

Intellectual Property Infringement Litigation

• Help IP attorneys gather evidence to execute their plans and strategies for identifying and securing
  the needed evidence and information for prosecution and defense of patents, trademarks and
  copyrights.

Representative Matters

• Secured evidence in several Asian countries and in the U.S. to support lawsuits for a multinational information services company in a brand name copyright infringement matter.
• Gathered evidence of violation of a sales agreement and intellectual property infringement on behalf of a New York based media conglomerate.
• Gathered evidence of a violation of a strategic partnership agreement and intellectual property infringement for a European biotech manufacturing and distribution company.
• Conducted covert Intelligence Gathering Operations in multiple states throughout the United States to establish violations of design patent of international manufacturer.
• Gathered evidence through covert operation for pharmaceutical company on patent infringement for presentation to law enforcement for prosecution.

Insurance Fraud is a serious problem, with an estimated $80 billion being paid out annually in fraudulent claims, which leads to higher premiums for everyone. If you feel you are a subject of insurance fraud, let Guardian Investigations conduct the due diligence needed to ensure that the claim is legitimate or illegitimate.
Our Services include but are not limited to:

• Surveillance
• Workers Compensation
• Insurance Fraud
• Personal Injury
• Claims investigations
• Accident Scene investigations

Guardian Investigations is dedicated towards getting you the assurance, that the employees you work with or are looking to hire, are valid by conducting a thorough background check. This process helps you find the best candidate for your company. Pre-employment background checks can include, employment history, criminal background, civil records, references and more.

We can also assist you with any workplace investigation that you may need. There are a multitude of reasons that would call for an investigation outside of the HR department. An investigation can include reviewing employee data (emails, company cell phone, browser history, server), interviews of other employees and more. Through a workplace investigation employers can create and environment built on safety, trust and productivity

We at Guardian Investigations are here to get you the answers you need, so that you are comfortable with making any decision that needs to be made in the workplace. Some of our workplace and Employment Investigation services include but are not limited to:

Employee:

• Pre-Employment Background Check
• Employment Background Check
• National Criminal Background Checks
• Criminal Background checks
• Driver license Records
• Credit Checks

Workplace:

• Defamation
• Retaliation
• Substance abuse
• Violence
• Conflict of interest
• Data theft
• Financial Fraud
• Data manipulation
• Violation of company handbook

Guardian Investigations is dedicated towards getting you the assurance, that the employees you work with or are looking to hire, are valid by conducting a thorough background check. This process helps you find the best candidate for your company. Pre-employment background checks can include, employment history, criminal background, civil records, references and more. Our team also specializes in construction and labor union investigations.

We can also assist you with any workplace investigation that you may need. There are a multitude of reasons that would call for an investigation outside of the HR department. An investigation can include reviewing employee data (emails, company cell phone, browser history, server), interviews of other employees and more. Through a workplace investigation employers can create an environment that is built on safety, trust and productivity.

We at Guardian Investigations are here to get you the answers you need, so that you are comfortable with making any decision that needs to be made in the workplace. Some of our workplace and Employment Investigation services include but are not limited to:

Employee:

• Pre-Employment Background Check
• Employment Background Check
• National Criminal Background Checks
• Criminal Background checks
• Driver license Records
• Credit Checks

Workplace:

• Defamation
• Retaliation
• Substance abuse
• Violence
• Conflict of interest
• Data theft
• Financial Fraud
• Data manipulation
• Violation of company handbook

Guardian Investigations provides up to the minute, reliable intelligence and background checks, including US Patriot Act and “Know Your Customer” compliance. These investigative services range from standard pre-employment screening and database checks to extensive background investigations and are used to gather intelligence on both individuals and businesses including:

• Corporate due diligence and background checks
• Current and potential employees
• Clients
• Senior Executives
• Acquisition candidates
• Vendors
• Witnesses
• Business partners
• Investors

Criminal Investigations is a skill that involves studying the facts that are then later used during the trial. A complete criminal investigation can include interviews, evidence collection and preservation, locate and interview witnesses, court records search and more. Guardian Investigations has access to the latest technology and databases, in order to conduct the most effective and efficient criminal investigations no matter how big or small.

These services include:

• False arrest
• Locate & Interview Witnesses
• Evidence collection/chain of custody
• Court Records search
• Expert court testimony

Depending on what you are looking to investigate, Guardian Investigations has all available resources to get the answers you need. Whether you are looking to uncover wrongdoings committed by management, employees, a third party or if you are looking to invest, purchase or conduct business with another firm, we can conduct a through investigation based on your needs. We can uncover if a business partner is legitimate, if an employee is stealing or review any fraud or embezzlement to name a few. We can give you the confidence that the corporation in questions is running smoothly and within the law or if there are adjustment and/or action that needs to take place.

Our investigative services include but are not limited to:

• Domestic Business Checks
• International Business checks
• Asset/Financial Investigations
• Business Due Diligence
• Internal Investigation
• Witness Locate
• Employee background check
• E-Discovery/Electronic investigations

Digital Forensics is the collection, preservation and examination of information from all forms of digital media. Depending on your needs, the information obtained can be utilized as courtroom evidence or for you to have, for your own peace of mind. Whatever the reason may be, Guardian Investigations are experts in acquiring and analyzing data from multiple digital sources.

Our laptops & desktop computer forensics and data forensics are capable of discovering essential data for your case or situation. Our forensics team can also identify the use of any key logging or tracking software installed on your computer.

Our experts are efficient enough to explore files and archive on all Smartphone or iPhone. Our services also include detection of tampering or cloning of a cell phone.

Are you concerned about what others or your loved ones are doing on social media?

Guardian Investigations have expertise in digging into the underbelly of social media outlets, in order to gather information on individuals.

Regardless of your concern or what you are looking for, Guardian Investigations is here to assist you with all of your digital forensic needs.

• Laptops/desktops Forensics
• iPhone/Smartphone
• SD Card Recovery
• Text Message Recovery
• Video/photo recovery
• Social Media investigations

Guardian Investigations performs investigative asset searches throughout the world. We have successfully conducted asset searches in Western and Eastern Europe, South America and Asia on matrimonial, litigation matters and fraud cases.

From our experience, the most common hiding places for assets are:

• Safe deposit boxes
• Under aliases
• With relatives, friends, and partners
• Offshore/foreign accounts
• Home and commercial mortgages
• Overpayments to IRS
• Universal life insurance
• Sweetheart lawsuits
• Stockbroker accounts
• Overpayments to credit cards
• Dissolved corporations
• Cars, yachts, aircraft, jewelry
• Savings bonds, travelers and cashier’s checks

Our experience has shown that most of the time hidden assets are liquid. For instance, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Other types of hidden assets include real property like houses and land, as well as vehicles. Less frequently, individuals try to move assets out of the reach of creditors, litigants or “enemies” by hiding these assets cleverly in such places as life insurance, annuities, offshore accounts, mortgage or credit card paydowns, or most commonly, by transferring assets to a spouse, friend or business entity. The most sophisticated asset-hiding schemes involve transfers to living or offshore trust accounts.

Guardian Investigations has experienced professional local investigators in the relevant cities throughout the world that have the capability and know-how to secure evidence of hidden assets. Our investigators have been uncovering hidden assets for years and apply the most cost-effective means and methods for securing the necessary evidence, documentation or otherwise.

Disclaimer: With respect to each file, Guardian Investigations, Inc performs the services necessary to obtain current financial account(s) data regarding the subject of the investigation in complete compliance with all applicable laws in performing the search, including, without limitation, the Gramm-Leach- Bliley Act (“GLBA”) Federal Banking Commission or State or Federal Laws (“FBC”), and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”).