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Originally Posted by pete3799 (Post 7434220)

"What to ask and look for in a private investigator?"

Does your dog bite?

"that's not my dog."

hahahhahaha...

seriously, i would look for a fat sweaty guy in a trench coat. bonus if he smells of gin.

there is one guy in my home town, he has two hooks replacing his missing hands. most eccentric human EVER..hire him.

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Originally Posted by onlycafe (Post 7434448)

j. j. arms?

Hana. He is my friends uncle.

Seriously - I used to deal with a lot of them:

1) Make sure they are high tech: Computers, cameras, gps, etc - that is a lot of what is involved in doing the job today.

2) Make sure they have access to computer data bases that allow them to real really good searches. Some of the best ones will not only reveal where a person lives, but include their SS #, past addresses, employers, neighbors, etc. It can cost them up to $1,500 a year to subscribe to such a service.

3) Make sure they are licensed, bonded and insured. This covers you when they get sued for releasing information that is damaging to someone else. Or violating the civil rights of someone.

4) Some states license for both armed and unarmed licenses....It doesn't matter, but you don't want them to carry unless licensed to do so.

5) Most will work for local attorneys and insurance companies. Look there for referrals.

G'luck.