FSG Private Investigations

“We’ll Find Out”

As a licensed private investigation Company, FSG provides comprehensive background investigations for individuals, businesses, and legal professionals nationwide. Whether you need an employment background check, tenant screening, or any sort of various due diligence, our services deliver fast, reliable, and legally compliant results.

Along with access to publicly-restricted data, FSG investigators have decades of experience, allowing for different information that online searches and databases often miss. FSG Comprehensive Reports are triple-verified to hold up in legal proceedings. When you need ironclad information for personal, business, or litigation use. You need FSG.

National Services

FSG Comprehensive Reports

  • - National Criminal Database Scan (Multi-state felony & misdemeanor records)

    - County Court Searches (Where the subject has lived/worked)

    - Federal Court Records (White-collar crimes, fraud, federal offenses)

    - Sex Offender Registries (All 50 states + tribal jurisdictions)

    - Warrants & Active Cases (Outstanding warrants or pending charges)

    Why It Matters:

    ✅ Avoid Physical Risk – Discover undisclosed violent crimes or theft.

    ✅ Screen Extended Family – Identify prior evictions or property damage.

    ✅ Personal Safety – Check a new romantic partner or neighbor.

    Common Misconceptions:

    ❌ "Online databases cover everything." → False. Many crimes are only found in county courthouses.

    ❌ "Expunged records still appear." → False. We follow legal reporting limits.

  • - Real Property Ownership (Homes, land, commercial buildings)

    - Vehicle Registrations (Cars, boats, aircraft)

    - Business Holdings (LLCs, corporations, shell companies)

    - Financial Accounts (Where legally permissible)

    - Hidden Assets (Offshore accounts, nominee arrangements)

    Key Use Cases:

    ✔ Divorce Proceedings – Identify undisclosed marital assets

    ✔ Debt Collection – Locate recoverable property

    ✔ Business Partnerships – Verify counterparty net worth

    ✔ Estate Disputes – Find inherited assets

    Unique Capabilities:

    - Cross-state deed searches (When subjects own property in multiple jurisdictions)

    - UCC filings review (Secured loans against assets)

    - Corporate veil piercing (Finding true owners of shell companies)

    Limitations:

    ⚠ Privacy laws restrict some bank/brokerage account access

    ⚠ Trust assets may require court order to uncover

    CTA:

    "Need to Locate Hidden Assets? Our Investigators Follow the Paper Trail."

  • - 10+ Year Address Timeline (Verified through credit headers, utilities)

    - AKA Addresses (Names used to rent/own property)

    - Homestead Exemptions (Primary residence indicators)

    - Vacancy Patterns (Identifies transient behavior)

    Why It Matters:

    ✔ Skip Tracing – Find hard-to-locate individuals

    ✔ Fraud Prevention – Detect synthetic identity patterns

    ✔ Process Serving – Confirm subject’s true residence

    Data Sources:

    - National Change of Address (NCOA) database

    - Property tax assessor records

    - Utility hookup histories

    Red Flags We Catch:

    🔴 Burner addresses (Mail drops, virtual offices)

    🔴 Intentional obfuscation (Using relatives’ addresses)

  • - Job Titles & Dates of Employment (Confirmed with HR or payroll records)

    - Reason for Leaving (Voluntary resignation, termination, etc.)

    - Salary History (If legally permissible in your state)

    - Professional References (Direct supervisor validation)

    Why It Matters:

    ✔ Prevent resume fraud – 53% of resumes contain false information (Forbes).

    ✔ High-risk industries – Finance, healthcare, and security roles demand verified work history.

    Limitations:

    ⚠ Some employers only confirm dates/titles (due to liability concerns).

    ⚠ Bankrupt or closed companies may require alternative verification methods.

  • - Phone Number Histories(Carrier Records, VoIP Origins, Past Numbers

    - Email Header Analysis(Geolocation Timestamps)

    - IP Address Mapping(ISP Account Verification)

    - Dark Web Presence(Breached Credentials, Forum Activity)

    Critical Applications:

    ✔ Cyberstalking Cases – Trace Harassing Communications

    ✔ Catfishing Investigations – Verify Online Identities

    ✔ Corporate Espionage – Find Leaked Data Sources

    Technical Notes:

    - Reverse WHOIS searches for Domain Registrations

    - IMEI Number Tracking for Mobile Devices(When Legally Permissible)

    - Metadata Extraction from Documents/Photos

  • - Immediate Family Tree (Parents, siblings, children)

    - Household Composition (Current cohabitants)

    - Frequent Contacts (Call patterns, joint accounts)

    - Business Relationships (Corporate co-owners)

    Strategic Uses:

    ✔ Process Serving – When subject is avoiding service

    ✔ Cold Case Reviews – Identifying new witness leads

    ✔ Threat Assessment – Mapping dangerous affiliations

    Methodology:

    - LexisNexis Relative Finder algorithms

    - Social media connection mapping

    - Court record co-defendant analysis

    Ethical Consideration:

    🔹 No digital surveillance without cause (Privacy laws vary by state)

  • - Federal/State Bankruptcy Filings (Chapters 7, 11, 13)

    - Tax Liens(IRS, State, and Municipal)

    - Civil Judgments(Small Claims to High-dollar Lawsuits)

    - Foreclosure Records(Property Seizure History)

    Business Decision Insights:

    ✔ Contractor Vetting – Avoid Partners with Hidden Debts

    ✔ Pre-Lending Review – Assess Repayment Risk

    ✔ Asset Recovery – Identify Collectible Judgments

    Reporting Depth:

    - UCC-1 filings (Secured Transaction History)

    - Wage Garnishment Orders

    - Child Support Arrears

    Note: Federal PACER Systems are required for complete bankruptcy searches.

Florida Services

Surveillance Services

  • Discreet surveillance operations involve covertly monitoring individuals or locations to gather information without their knowledge. This technique is used to investigate a variety of situations, such as suspected infidelity, employee misconduct, or insurance fraud.

  • Industry term for covert workplace surveillance.

    In legal terms, a sub rosa investigation refers to secretly filming or photographing someone making a claim, often without their knowledge. Insurance companies, and sometimes defendants, use this covert surveillance to find evidence that may contradict a personal injury claim.

  • Surveillance With Chain-of-custody

Digital & Cyber Services

  • Court-admissible digital evidence

FCRA Services

  • Legally Precise Results for HR Clients

  • M&A/partnership vetting

  • For Corporate/Legal Cases

 FAQs

  • Most online “Backgrounds Checks” cover 7-10 years for criminal history, per FCRA guidelines. However, FSG Background Investigations may be able to access:

    - Lifetime Felony Records(No Expiration)

    - Lifetime Education/Employment Verification

    - Historical Asset Ownership(Property Deeds Never Expire)

    Note: Certain states like California may limit certain reporting to 7 years.

  • Yes, through Skip Tracing methods like:

    ✓ Utility Services(Electric/Gas Account Searches)

    ✓ DMV Records(Where Legally Permissible)

    ✓ Credit Bureau Requests(Name/Address On Applications)

    Note: We comply with all DPPA and GLBA privacy laws.

  • Most online databases suffer from:

    ❌ Mistaken Identities(Similarly Named People)

    ❌ Outdated Records(Some Courts Update Only Annually)

    ❌ Missing Sealed/Expunged Cases

    ❌ No Employment/Education Verification

    FSG Investigators can pull records directly from courthouses and verify data in-person if needed.

  • An FSG Investigation always starts with the creation of a FSG Comprehensive Report. Whether it’s a “simple” request or a complex case(asset searches, surveillance, cold cases) costs may range from $100-$10,000+. Factors affecting cost:

    - Number of States/Counties/Cities Included

    - Depth of the Investigation, Specific Services or Searches Needed(Financial, Asset, Background, Cyber, Surveillance)

    - Urgency(Rush Fees May Apply)

    All cases require a consultation.

  • It depends on the purpose:

    ✔ Yes – For personal safety/dating checks(non-FCRA)

    ✔ No – For employment/tenant screening(FCRA requires consent)

    FSG Investigators can explain any legal exceptions during a confidential consult.

  • Google Search vs Professional Expert

    Private Investigators Offer:

    Court-Certified Records

    In-Person Verifications

    Legal Testifying Power

    Database Search’s Have:

    Unverified Data

    Imperfect Automated Scans

    No Evidentiary Value

    Example: FSG once found an incorrectly scanned and sealed deadly charge that saved a client from a potentially dangerous person.

  • FSG Timelines:

    - Criminal Checks: 1-2 Business days

    - Nationwide Searches: 1-2 Days

    - Search Verifications & Report Compilations: 1-2 Days

    Need it faster? FSG Rush Services may be available.

  • Sometimes! We often use:

    🔍 Archive.org/web Cache

    🔍 Third-Party Data Brokers (For Meta/Twitter or Similar History)

    🔍 Device Forensic Analysis(If You Have Physical Access)

    🔍 Confidential Propriety Techniques

  • We CANNOT:

    🚫 Hack Phones/Emails Without Consent(Violates CFAA)

    🚫 Run Credit Checks Without Notifying Parties(FCRA Violation)

    🚫 Place GPS Trackers Without Consent(State Laws Vary, Typically Requires At Least One Party to Consent i.e. Husband or Wife, or Business Partner).

    We always operate within state/federal laws – ask us for ethical alternatives(Surveillance, Consent Requirements).

  • Five professional advantages:

    1. Access restricted databases (NCIC/LEXIS/FJIS/FBI/NSA)

    2. Testify in court if needed

    3. Decipher legal jargon(Lien filings, court dockets, translate pages of information into easy to understand reports)

    4. Network of sources (Local Law enforcement, DMV contacts, state and federal contacts)

    5. Save 20+ hours of dead-end searches

    FSG Client Example: A client business owner wasted three weeks searching for specific contractor information for court, we found it in 47 minutes.

Speak with a FSG Investigator

24/7 Professional Investigative Support.

FSG investigators are available around the clock to assist you.

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