Cyber attacks: Happy Talky Talky?

You may recall the cyber attack on Talk Talk last year, in which it was revealed after investigation that some of their UK customers banking and personal data could have been accessed. According to government research, it is estimated that two-thirds of big UK businesses have been hit by a cyber attack in the last … Continue reading Cyber attacks: Happy Talky Talky?

A Female Private Investigator: More Than a Woman

Here at Anderson Chance, we have been using female private investigators ever since we started our private investigation business back in the Dark Ages. Yet even today, women are still viewed as unusual in this business. Private investigators are traditionally viewed as men, but here at Anderson Chance we have always valued and appreciated the … Continue reading A Female Private Investigator: More Than a Woman

Anti-Cheating Apps: Love me Tinder, Love me True

As experienced private investigators of many years standing, we read with interest a newspaper article about the new trend for couples to spy on each other with anti-cheating apps. In times gone by, suspicious spouses would perhaps rifle through their loved ones’ pockets or inspect shirt collars, seeking incriminating evidence. Or engage the services of … Continue reading Anti-Cheating Apps: Love me Tinder, Love me True

Tracing people: Reunited and it feels so good…

A couple of years ago, we were contacted by an old school friend, inviting us to a school reunion. Once over the initial shock of somebody remembering us from school, we were flattered by the invite. Then it dawned on us that they were probably only contacting us as a private investigator, in a bid … Continue reading Tracing people: Reunited and it feels so good…

Self Representation:  We fought the law and we won. But could you?

In our work as private investigators, we appear regularly in court. Most of the time we are presenting evidence and supporting clients and barristers. But recently one of our investigators decided to represent himself in court, on an “offence” – which he strenuously denied – leading to a court appearance. You might think this unusual, … Continue reading Self Representation:  We fought the law and we won. But could you?

A London Private Investigator writes:  A word from our founder.

People often ask me, “Jason is being a private investigator as boring as it sounds?” If I only had a (Money) Penny for every time I was asked this, I would stop being a private investigator and run for parliament…Wait till you get a load of my expenses! Unfortunately the tedious truth is, my life … Continue reading A London Private Investigator writes:  A word from our founder.

Banking fraud: Been scammed? Don’t bank on compensation.

There are few types of fraud cases that this private investigator has not seen. As Fraud investigators we take many calls from people like the poor couple featured in this article: http://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/mar/04/fraud-scam-email-barclays-lloyds Unfortunately, in many cases of fraud such as this, we can only offer advice as to how they might be able to pursue … Continue reading Banking fraud: Been scammed? Don’t bank on compensation.

Super Injunctions: Gagging to know the truth…

As private investigators, we are well used to dealing with internet security issues, whether that be in terms of online fraud, blackmail, corporate intelligence leaks and so on. We carry out in-depth investigations into such matters on a regular basis. And increasingly, our prenuptial and matrimonial investigations also involve analysing and using social media. Private … Continue reading Super Injunctions: Gagging to know the truth…

Prejudicial Investigations: Trial by Social Media

As private investigators, we strive to keep abreast of developing technology. Over the last decade or so, we have witnessed significant changes in the way the internet affects our investigations. The increasing prevalence of social media in our lives has undoubtedly impacted on our work as private investigators. In many cases, it can be a … Continue reading Prejudicial Investigations: Trial by Social Media