OSINT & Due Deligence
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Introducing the Second Edition of My Private Investigator Handbook

Discover the condensed second edition of Rahul Agarwal’s Private Investigator Handbook, focused on investigative practice in Canada and Ontario. This compact guide explores ethics, privacy, OSINT, background checks, due diligence, and report writing, with a companion Toolkit available separately for download at www.theinvestigators.ca. Continue reading
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Due Diligence: The Discipline of Verifying Before Deciding

Due diligence is more than a background check. It is a structured process of verifying facts, identifying risks and resolving inconsistencies before an important decision is made. Continue reading
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The Tenant Who Vanished Owing £18,000—and the Facebook Clue That Led Investigators to His Door

A commercial tenant disappeared owing more than £18,000, leaving behind an empty unit, a changed telephone number and no forwarding address. Investigators followed his employment history to a new workplace, uncovered a crucial Facebook connection and used field observation to confirm his current residence. The verified address enabled service of court documents—and ultimately a court… Continue reading
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Ethical OSINT Investigations in 2026: How Online Intelligence Helps Private Investigators, Landlords, Businesses, and Legal Professionals

Online investigations are now an important part of modern private investigation work. Whether the matter involves skip tracing, tenant background checks, due diligence, social media evidence, litigation support, or locating publicly available records, open-source intelligence — commonly known as OSINT — can provide valuable information when it is collected lawfully and ethically. OSINT does not… Continue reading
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