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3 Principles of Truth from a Private Investigator: A Speech Given to Students of Oklahoma State University in October 2024

I would like you to imagine the following. You are a private investigator. Your firm has been engaged to conduct an investigation into the current whereabouts of a woman. The client has provided limited details – the client only knows that the subject was named Ana Clara Beatriz and was last known to be living […]

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3 Principles of Truth from a Private Investigator: A Speech Given to Students of Oklahoma State University in October 2024

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3 Steps to Hiring a Private Investigator

NOVEMBER 11, 2014 • POST

So, you have a problem – and it’s one that can only be solved by obtaining information that isn’t freely available. The trouble is, your problem is not a police matter, so you can’t look to them to investigate it. It looks as though you’ll need the services of a Private Investigator – someone with […]

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?

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 […]

The Virtual Reality of Your Divorce: How private eyes use social networks to get evidence

JANUARY 6, 2014 • POST

The vast amount of information we share on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tinder is staggering. By simply viewing someone’s profile we can instantly learn who they’ve been with, where they’ve been and why. To the average punter, this sort of information might be seen as harmless but for a lawyer investigating […]

If You’re Interested in Being a Private Eye: What you need to know to get into the business

JANUARY 3, 2014 • POST

Contrary to popular belief, my profession doesn’t involve double-crossing dames and car chases. Infact, you’ll probably spend more time writing reports and completing paperwork than following a Buick. But that’s not to say being a private investigator isn’t both a rewarding and exciting profession. Here are five things you need to know about being a […]

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 […]

Four Ways a Private Eye Can Help you Find a Missing Person When the Police Fail

DECEMBER 23, 2013 • POST

It’s estimated that nearly 35,000 people are reported missing in Australia each year. Shockingly, this works out to one person every 15 minutes at a rate of 1.7 people per 1,000 Australians (Missing Persons in Australia 2008). Due to this high number, missing person investigations are the most common type of case we at Lyonswood […]

How a Private Investigator Can Safely Save You Profits

DECEMBER 6, 2013 • POST

Image from Shutterstock An iPhone has gone missing, a laptop is nowhere to be seen and all items have been lost within the four walls of your bustling office space. What’s a business owner to do? If you’re worried that a staff member might be up to no good, read on… It isn’t uncommon that […]

Sydney Brothel Busters: A Private Investigator’s Dream or Nightmare?

DECEMBER 5, 2013 • POST

Image from Shutterstock It is no secret that both licensed (legal) and unlicensed (unlawful) brothels operate heavily throughout Sydney. These ancient and controversial institutions usually conduct their business from camouflaged residential homes and discreetly advertise with only a flashing number sign or a suspiciously unseasonable Christmas light. But where the average punter might not think […]