Which methods (i.e., who do they speak to) to find out how many skeletons you have in your closet--or "walk-in" closet, as the case may be. = )
If they interviewed current or former friends, wouldn't this blow their cover? After all, what kind of friend would give out potentially-damaging information about another friend? Or, even if they did (such as if they felt under duress by the detective's questioning), wouldn't they tell the friend about what had happened?
What if someone is a loner who has new current (or former) friends? Wouldn't that make the PI's job difficult?
What if your credit is squeaky-clean? ...or if your prior employers don't remember you?
Further, how do you substantiate rumor/hearsay?
*** BTW, did you know??? In 1999, Texas Governor George W. Bush hired a private detective to investigate himself, because he was so worried about what kinds of things from his past his opponents would be able to use against him in the upcoming presidential election.
2007-12-03 10:02:26 · 4 answers · asked by Student 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
They have all sorts of ways. One is that they have access to all sorts of records including medical, police, and school. Also they can speak casually to someone who might know the persons reputation but not the person. They can also "stalk" the person and find out where they go and talk to people at those places. Don't forget about the internet!
2007-12-03 10:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by hah107 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You were 'interviewed' by a PI just yesterday. That guy behind you at the grocery store was investigating your neighbor. OK, I made that up, but the point is, it is entirely possible that you COULD be interviewed by a PI and not even realize it. Mush of what they would usually want to know is ALREADY publicly available. They just know where to look.
I don't know (or really care) If your statement about President Bush is accurate. I am certain he would not be anywhere near the only public figure to do what you say.
2007-12-03 11:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would use pretty much the same things a law enforcement investigator would use. There are some databases that a PI wouldn't have access to for free, but frequently they can get it if they pay for ot.
Would your friends tell you a PI asked about you?? Maybe, maybe not.
2007-12-03 10:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by justme 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they use the swag method..."silly wild as guess"
2007-12-03 10:05:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋