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My name is Mark Fenton and I specialize in investigating online crimes. When I worked in the Computer Crime Unit one of my side projects was tracing fraudulent emails.  I was curious about who was behind them and why people kept falling for them. We often laugh and ask, “Who would fall for these?” I think the answer would surprise you. 

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Is Your Spouse Hiding Money? How Hiring a Private Investigator Can Verify Hidden Income

Financial problems are one of the leading reasons for fights between people in long-term relationships. The statistics are about the same for those who are married. It isn’t uncommon for someone to suspect that a spouse or partner is making more money than what they share. This can lead to problems with trust as well as suspecting that a partner is not contributing fairly to the needs of the family.

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Some Popular Reasons to Hire a Private Investigator in Toronto

There are variety of reasons people will hire a private investigator in Toronto, but for a lot of people and businesses, it’s all about wanting to know the truth. Private investigators provide services that are all about uncovering the truths that certain individuals want to hide either for personal or nefarious reasons. The truth may be uncomfortable for many, but for a lot of individuals, the truth is empowering and can give them peace of mind.

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OSINT Investigations

Is OSINT Making Traditional Investigative Techniques Obsolete?

I often get asked, “With the amount of information found using open-source techniques, are traditional investigative methods becoming obsolete?” The answer will always be a resounding “No.” While the amount of information found online can often rival that stored on police and government databases the two are very different.

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7 Tell-Tale Signs of a Cheating Partner According to Private Investigators

It can be a disturbing feeling to have a hunch that your partner is cheating on you without a way to verify the truth. Sure, asking your partner is an option but cheaters are not likely to be honest and will probably flip the situation when cornered. If you want to know the signs of a cheating partner that you should look out for, take note of the following tell-tale signs shared by our top private investigators in Toronto.

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A Closer Look at Corporate Fraud: Part 2 (Duplicate Payment Scams)

In our continuing series examining frauds that target corporation, we will examine a scam known as duplicate payment fraud. Duplicate payments may not always be attributed to fraud. In many cases, the duplicate payment may be caused by poor administration of a company’s master vendor file. Or a duplicate payment could be initiated through a billing error by the company who is owed the money. These errors are often detected and usually reconciled through communication between the vendor and the customer.

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A Closer Look at Online Fraud: Romance Scams

You’ve met that perfect person online ? they make you laugh, they’re charming and you feel really connected to them. The problem is, they say they live in another country. Not only that, but they have also been asking you for small amounts of money, or gifts, over the time you have known them. You send the money and gifts because they are… perfect. What you don’t know is that this person may not be the dream come true you think they are.

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