Firebird
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Post by Firebird on Jun 13, 2015 0:02:03 GMT -5
Has anyone ever hired a PI? If so:
1) What for?
2) How much did it cost?
3) Were you satisfied with the results?
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Post by MarleyKeezy78 on Jun 13, 2015 7:13:39 GMT -5
No, but you have piqued my interest, dish if you can (or want to).
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Post by taz157 on Jun 13, 2015 8:03:33 GMT -5
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Post by mmhmm on Jun 13, 2015 8:28:03 GMT -5
Erk! If you're going to have to hire a private investigator, I'd put some strong emphasis on the word "private". The reason for the need is probably not something that should be discussed on an internet message board.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Jun 13, 2015 8:37:26 GMT -5
I looked it up on ehow.com. The sight has a lot of info. It was spendy. $5,000 on infidelity research.
A friend's DD is a PI. The friend guided her into the profession after observing and being the vic of severe bullying in the workplace and beyond.
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Post by Firebird on Jun 13, 2015 9:04:51 GMT -5
Yeah, I can't go into detail at this time (except to say it has nothing to do with DH cheating or anything like that). I was just curious if anyone had ever done it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2015 9:41:21 GMT -5
Tried, but failed to find a legitimate one The only 'real' one in the area was a retired police officer and he had gotten too old and retired from PI also! Just be careful because there are a lot of people that advertise PI that do not seem to be real. Ripe area for scamming people for money I guess. Make sure they are licensed in the state(s) you need them to work. You need to see their license & ID and then check on their licensing with the state. Also check that they carry insurance. I ended up having an attorney assist me since I could not find a legitimate PI. Maybe they are more common in the cities? I think you could call the police department desk clerk (or go in) and ask if there are any PIs they are familiar with. The district attorney's office also uses investigators so they might be able to point you to a couple.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Jun 13, 2015 10:04:35 GMT -5
1) No, but the Maisie Dobbs novel series is fantastic.
2) A local school district is using one to be an independent investigator in complaints against the superintendent. Just a scandalous story around here right now. It said in the paper that he was charging $80/hour.
3)Oh, you moved near me! I'll PM you the person DH uses when he needs to do investigations. He was satisfied.
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Post by moneymaven on Jun 13, 2015 10:55:51 GMT -5
I have a family member (former police officer and FBI agent) who owns a PI business. He is licensed and insured and incredibly effective at obtaining the facts surrounding the circumstances in question. He works in LA and has many celebrities as clients. He's super expensive given the location, their security measures that make his job more challenging (compared to a normal person just living life) and confidentiality in operation.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2015 18:28:03 GMT -5
why do you need a private Richard? eta: doesnt make much sense with the word change
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Post by zibazinski on Jun 13, 2015 19:03:07 GMT -5
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Post by mollyanna58 on Jun 13, 2015 20:42:44 GMT -5
I did, many years ago; he was a retired police detective. I don't recall the cost. I asked my attorney for a recommendation.
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Post by MarleyKeezy78 on Jun 13, 2015 21:38:18 GMT -5
why do you need a private Richard? eta: doesnt make much sense with the word change <<Snort>> Private Richard
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Jun 13, 2015 21:46:31 GMT -5
Proboards loves messing with that "D" word. "Richard" is quite popular around here.
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Post by debthaven on Jun 14, 2015 18:57:10 GMT -5
I have to admit I am really curious too!
Good luck Firebird!
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Post by JustLurkin on Jun 14, 2015 19:21:15 GMT -5
I've used one. I was younger, the price wasn't much--I basically wanted the name and address a cell phone was registered to. Got my boyfriend's wife's name and address. Now it's much easier to get that information on your own--if so inclined, I'm older now and go with my gut more instead of dragging things out.
For awhile after that it was amusing when guys would why my previous relationship ended and I'd say "I didn't like what my private investigator said about him."
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Post by sparks2710 on Jun 15, 2015 0:13:49 GMT -5
My mom was followed by a PI years ago. A jealous ex boyfriend with lots of money hired him to follow her around. She caught onto the investigator while at a bar and they actually ended up drinking together with a group of her friends. Thankfully the ex boyfriend didn't do anything crazier beyond that. He eventually got a new girlfriend that he later married.
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Post by marvholly on Jun 15, 2015 5:39:11 GMT -5
I have NEVER used/hired/needed a PI. However, if I did I have a number of lawyers in the family and would check with a couple for suggestions.
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Post by shanendoah on Jun 15, 2015 16:50:20 GMT -5
My father is a PI (in a different state than I live in). PM/email me if you want me to ask him if he knows anyone in your area.
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