The London Private Investigator writes: In Vino Veritas…?

    Imagine the scene: it’s late on a Saturday night; you are leaving a bar with a group of friends. You’ve had a couple of gin and tonics and a few glasses of wine. You walk to a taxi rank with your friends, and as you do so, you witness a woman being mugged. … Continue reading The London Private Investigator writes: In Vino Veritas…?

The London Private Investigator writes: we’re raving about our reviews!

To our shame, we realise it’s been ages since we’ve updated this blog and all our followers on social media. So Dear Reader, apologies from the London Private Investigator. It’s been one of the busiest starts to the year here at Anderson Chance that we can remember. We’ve already successfully carried out more than 20 … Continue reading The London Private Investigator writes: we’re raving about our reviews!

Old v New – the London Private Investigator discusses Missing Person investigations

As Private Investigators, one of the most common requests we get, is to help locate a missing person. This can be for a variety of reasons – someone might want to find a birth parent, an old flame, an out of contact family member, an absentee landlord, or perhaps someone who owes them money. We … Continue reading Old v New – the London Private Investigator discusses Missing Person investigations

The London Private Investigator gets a Christmas card…

Well it is that time of year again. We’d like to say we are sitting in front of an open fire, a dog at our feet, listening to carols, the smell of something festive baking in the oven…but the reality, Dear Reader, is somewhat more prosaic. No, we are sitting at the kitchen table, listening … Continue reading The London Private Investigator gets a Christmas card…

THE London Private Investigator: This is Anderson Chance

No one thinks they will ever need a private investigator. We all know that at some stage in our lives we will may need a doctor, an estate agent, an insurance broker, a financial adviser, even a solicitor. But a private investigator? Why? No. Yet the services a good private investigator can benefit all of … Continue reading THE London Private Investigator: This is Anderson Chance

The London Private Investigator’s view: Judging by Appearance…

Picture the scene: you are in a bar, having a quiet drink. Three young men, straight from a business meeting, all well-presented and sharp-suited, are also enjoying a well-deserved tipple. A group of young women join them. The women have already had a few glasses, and are all wearing their Friday night going-out outfits – … Continue reading The London Private Investigator’s view: Judging by Appearance…

Listen to the experienced private investigator: Public Enemy Number One – your phone

How many times a day do you look at your mobile phone? How would you feel it it got lost or stolen? The mobile phone is now as much a part of our everyday lives as the car or the TV, For most of us, to be without it is unthinkable. Actually ringing someone on … Continue reading Listen to the experienced private investigator: Public Enemy Number One – your phone

Playing Private Detective – a handy guide

The internet is an incredible source of information. Now more than ever, information is easy, and in many cases free. to access. Our personal lives and personal information can be readily shared, whether through choice or not. With this increased accessibility, there often comes a temptation to play detective and do a bit of sleuthing … Continue reading Playing Private Detective – a handy guide

A Bottle of Whisky and a New Set of Lies – the 21st Century Private Investigator.

Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Philip Marlowe, Inspector Clouseau…the private investigator has long been rich fodder for books, films and TV programmes. Agatha Christie’s creations have become well-loved and respected; the bumbling Clouseau is greeted with affection and amusement; Marlowe is the epitome of the brooding, tough PI effortlessly attracting beautiful women, and Holmes … Continue reading A Bottle of Whisky and a New Set of Lies – the 21st Century Private Investigator.

Private investigations: Where there’s a will…

  When megastar Prince died earlier this year, once the shock and tributes had subsided, the thorny question of “who gets what?” from his estate, reared its ugly head. Prince died without leaving a will, which makes the task of dividing his estate very complicated. Cue the inevitable spurious claims from those professing to be … Continue reading Private investigations: Where there’s a will…