While there are a plethora of ways to locate a person’s social media accounts when their name is common, an often-overlooked method is to first start by locating their email addresses and then pivoting from there. Utilizing your data aggregators and various open-source tools, conduct a search of the person and note all of their […]
Background Check
FINDING WITNESSES WITH TWITTER/X GEOCODE SEARCHES
FINDING WITNESSES WITH TWITTER/X GEOCODE SEARCHES The majority of the adult population maintains at least one social media account. For a skilled investigator, these accounts can provide a treasure trove of information about people, places, and events. Using geocode search strings, it is possible to locate posts on Twitter/X that were posted at or near […]
ARIZONA SUPREME COURT RULE 123
ARIZONA SUPREME COURT RULE 123 “Historically, this state has always favored open government and an informed citizenry. In the tradition, the records in all courts and administrative offices of the Judicial Department of the State of Arizona are presumed to be open to any member of the public for inspection or to obtain copies at […]
BEST BUSINESS OF 2024 AWARD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ThreeBest Rated has awarded Mason Investigative Solutions with the Best Business of 2024 award in the field of private investigation. This is the seventh year in a row that Mason Investigative Solutions has won this prestigious award! Thank you to all of our clients and investigative partners for your continued support! […]
WHAT 1000 INVESTIGATIONS TAUGHT ME
In January 2023, Mason Investigative Solutions opened its 1000th case. Here are some lessons that Private Investigator Steven Mason learned along the way. Network – An investigator’s network is everything. One must exchange ideas daily with other investigators. Investigators who exist on their own desert island and never network, participate in associations, or are willing […]
TOP RATED LOCAL AWARD WINNER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Top Rated Local awarded Mason Investigative Solutions with the 2022 Top Rated Business In the State Award. This is the fifth year in a row that Mason Investigative Solutions has received an award from Top Rated Local. We would like to thank all of our clients, vendors, and associates for their […]
Preservation Letters
A version of Private Investigator Steven Mason’s article first appeared in Pursuit Magazine. Disclaimer: The author is not an attorney, and the information contained within this article should not be construed as legal advice. The goal of all private investigations is to locate and collect information and evidence. For private investigators who work on […]
Address Histories
Note: Private Investigator Steven Mason’s article originally appeared at PInow.com. One of the most important pieces of data for an investigator to know about someone who is the subject of inquiry is his or her address history. Franky, it’s difficult to imagine any investigation that can’t benefit from knowledge of the target’s address history. Asset […]
Locating Driving History Records
If you’ve been a private investigator for any length of time, chances are you’ve researched an individual’s driving history – a significant source of information and intelligence in almost any type of legal case, from civil litigation to family law. Such an investigation can uncover information about vehicles associated with the individual, locations frequented, alcohol […]