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Many people consider hiring a private investigator only after stress, confusion, or conflict has reached a breaking point. In reality, early professional involvement often prevents problems from escalating.
At National Business Investigations, Inc. (NBI), we help clients uncover facts, protect interests, and gain clarity when the truth matters most. Here are real situations where hiring a private investigator is the right move.
Employee Misconduct or Dishonesty
When internal issues arise, emotions and assumptions can cloud judgment.
Hire a PI when you suspect:
- Theft or embezzlement
- Time theft or abuse
- Policy violations
- Conflicts of interest
- Falsified credentials
Professional investigations protect businesses from wrongful accusations and legal risk.
Workers Compensation and Insurance Fraud
False claims cost businesses and insurers millions.
Investigators help:
- Verify injuries
- Document activities
- Identify exaggeration or deception
- Provide court-ready evidence
Background and Pre-Employment Concerns
When trust matters, verification is critical.
Hire a PI to:
- Confirm employment history
- Verify education or licenses
- Identify hidden issues
- Reduce hiring risk
Infidelity and Relationship Concerns
When personal trust is broken, facts bring clarity.
A PI can:
- Confirm or disprove suspicions
- Document behavior discreetly
- Provide evidence for legal decisions
Truth allows people to move forward with confidence.
Missing Persons and Locates
When someone disappears, time matters.
Investigators use:
- Skip tracing methods
- Data analysis
- Field verification
- Professional networks
to locate individuals when other methods fail.
Litigation and Legal Support
Attorneys rely on investigators for:
- Witness interviews
- Evidence collection
- Asset searches
- Case background research
Strong cases are built on strong facts.
When You Need Proof, Not Assumptions
If a situation involves:
- Legal consequences
- Financial risk
- Reputation concerns
- Safety issues
it is time to involve professionals.
Trust NBI for Discreet, Lawful Investigations
Since 1967, NBI has delivered ethical, accurate, and defensible investigations for corporations, attorneys, insurers, and individuals.
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About the Author
Michael D. Julian is President of MPS Security & Protection and a 30-plus-year veteran of the security and investigations industry. He served as President of the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI) from 2005 to 2015 and has led executive protection, residential security, and corporate investigations engagements for Fortune 500 principals, high-net-worth families, and public figures across the United States. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.
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Validate claims, identify red flags, document activity, and support defensible decisions in potential fraud matters.
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Executive background investigations, due diligence, business intelligence, theft, computer forensics, and protection support.
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Gather the investigative information needed to evaluate legitimacy and disability level with clarity and confidence.
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Pre-litigation, mid-case, or post-judgment—identify where assets may reside to support appropriate strategy and settlement.
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Obtain evidence that may not otherwise be provable in or out of court—especially when other methods fall short.
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and ends with a guarantee.
Having been in business for decades, we know there are many investigation companies you can call on. One does not thrive for over fifty years in this industry without a foundation of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
We can never promise results—but we always guarantee our performance. If you are not happy with our performance, you only pay what you believe our investigation is worth.
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