It may come as a surprise that this can be a busy time of year for private investigators as the year comes to a close and the holidays are drawing near. Today, we at Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL would like to share some of the reasons why more businesses and individuals may be looking for investigative services to meet their needs this holiday season, from online shopping scams to locating loved ones.

Charity Frauds

Many people often feel more charitable and are eager to help those in need during the holiday season. By creating fake charities and asking the public for donations, scammers will take advantage of this spike in generosity, unfortunately. Through a phone call or even in person, the scams appear on social media, or in emails as well. These charities can be investigated and identify their creators by a private investigator.

Find a Lost Family Member

Frequently met with nostalgia and reflection is the holiday season, however, for those who are missing someone, it can be a difficult time. An estranged loved one are often searched for. Some cases involve looking for a child given up for adoption or a biological parent who gave them up. Many are compelled to locate these people around the holidays from missed connections to actual missing persons. During this time of year, private Investigators often receive an increase in these types of requests.

Phishing & Online Fraud

To do their holiday shopping, more and more people are relying on the internet. For consumers to shop and compare a wide variety of products, it is convenient, it saves time, and it makes it easy. In addition to hosting more scammers, the internet hosts more consumers every year. Luxury items, electronics, and other high-priced goods at deep discounts are frequently offered by scam sites. In order to investigate these companies and to prove their illegitimacy, private Investigators are commonly hired.

Get Rich Quick Schemes and Insurance Fraud

For those who are struggling, the holiday season often highlights economic hardships, unfortunately. Especially children, many people feel pressured to be able to provide gifts to their loved ones. Some people will resort to get rich quick scams, such as workers compensation abuse, staged motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall scams and more if there are financial blocks preventing them from being able to do so. In order to prove the claims to be fraudulent, defrauded insurance companies often rely on private detectives to investigate and surveil the claimants.

Suspicions of Infidelity

The holiday season is a popular time for married people to join dating websites and apps according to some studies. During the month of December, dating apps typically show a significant increase in new members of people who claim to already be in relationships. Cheaters could be looking for an escape because the holidays can be a stressful time. Hiring personal investigators for surveillance is often the answer for many spouses suspecting their partner of cheating.

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When it comes to needing a private investigator for the holidays, or any other time of year, call in the professionals of Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL!