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Our Private Detective Spoke to VICE Magazine About Faking Your Own Death

Our Private Detective Spoke to VICE Magazine About Faking Your Own Death

JANUARY 20, 2014 • POST
Adam Virzi, the operations manager at Lyonswood Private Investigations, recently sat down with VICE magazine to talk about the failure-filled world of faking a death. Whether it’s cashing in on life insurance or escaping debt, there are many reasons someone might want to fake their own death. The problem has always been getting away with […]
How Do Private Investigators Use Social Media to Crack a Case?

How Do Private Investigators Use Social Media to Crack a Case?

JANUARY 16, 2014 • POST
Within days, a trail of social media posts were uncovered and ominous messages left on Instagram and Twitter profiles suggested a history of depression and unhappiness.     Here are some methods….     One recent case involved a British man who stole $130,000 worth of jewelry and dramatically fled the country. It was by […]
Defining Cyberstalking in Australia

Defining Cyberstalking in Australia

JANUARY 1, 2014 • POST
Once upon a time, the term cyberstalking might have only been found in dusty sci-fi novellas but today it’s a real crime that can happen to nearly anyone. With the advent of smartphones, social media and online profiles- the ability to instantly contact friends and strangers is now just a click away. But with this […]
3 Benefits of Data Surveillance and Spyware

3 Benefits of Data Surveillance and Spyware

DECEMBER 31, 2013 • POST
There are lots of reasons to consider using data surveillance and spyware. Maybe you suspect a spouse is cheating? Unsure of how an employee uses their time or just worried about a family members Internet activity… Whatever the cause for suspicion, using spyware software is both a safe and effective method to confirm or dispel […]
3 Ways a Private Investigator Can Find Out You’re Being Cheated On

3 Ways a Private Investigator Can Find Out You’re Being Cheated On

DECEMBER 30, 2013 • POST
Does your partner ever come home late without an excuse? Have they recently put new passwords on mobile devices? Are they overly aggressive/protective about privacy? Then you might want to think about seeing a private investigator. Infidelity is one of the most painful and devastating things to happen to anyone. The very notion of a […]
How Computer Forensics Are Used to Gather Evidence in Investigations

How Computer Forensics Are Used to Gather Evidence in Investigations

DECEMBER 27, 2013 • POST
In lamens terms, a computer forensic searches, analyses and preserves information on computers to find evidence in a trial. A recent example would be during the highly publicized Simon Gittany murder trial where a computer hard-drive was suspected to contain surveillance camera footage detailing what happened when Gittany’s fiancée plunged to her death. Police suspected […]
How Can Forensic Handwriting and Document Investigation Benefit You?

How Can Forensic Handwriting and Document Investigation Benefit You?

DECEMBER 26, 2013 • POST
Death threats. Forged signatures. Letters blackmailing recipients. These are just a few types of cases we at Lyonswood deal with in regards to forensic handwriting and document investigation. And very rarely do we come across a case that can’t be solved. This is mainly due to the advanced technology and experience our 44-year veteran examiners […]