| Searching for the best Investigator | | | | the phone. Also, if there are no positive |
| Private investigation in the Philippines is in large | | | | references available for the investigator, and no |
| demand. The developing status of the Philippines | | | | mention of the person or company can be found |
| and its high level of corruption creates the need | | | | on the internet, keep looking! |
| to have both individuals and businesses verified. In | | | | What to look for? Look for a professional firm |
| addition to the macro-economic factor of fraud in | | | | that 1) is Western owned, 2) responds promptly |
| the Philippines, the country is also known for its | | | | with professional, well written emails, 3) is available |
| sizeable exportation of brides and relationship | | | | for a phone conversation, 4) charges reaonable |
| scams. Hiring a competent investigator is often | | | | rates and accepts credit cards via a secure |
| essential in the Philippines. Choosing one, is often | | | | internet connection, 5) can provide at least one |
| difficult. This article provides an overview. | | | | positive reference in the form of a former client, |
| Business practices in the Philippines are far from | | | | 6) has a professional website, and 7) has positive |
| the quality of service that is offered by most | | | | references about the firm on the internet. |
| American and European firms. There are | | | | Specifically, one of our favorites and the leader in |
| exceptions, but this is simply a reality of a | | | | the Philippines for professional investigation |
| developing, poor nation. When searching for a | | | | continues to be Philippine PI |
| reputable private investigation company, we | | | | Lastly, when shopping for a PI in the Philippines, |
| strongly recommend choosing one that is based | | | | beware of very low prices. These bargain prices |
| and managed by U.S., Canadian or European | | | | can be tempting, but more often than not, it is |
| ownership. The result is often more qualified | | | | money lost to a local criminal or person portraying |
| investigators, better customer service, more | | | | himself to be a professional. If something seems |
| reliable reporting, and superior communication. | | | | too good to be true, it probably is. The focus |
| Beware of any so-called investigator in the | | | | should be finding the most qualified service at a |
| Philippines who does 1) not have a professional | | | | fair price. It's worth it every time. |
| website, 2) requests payment via cash transfer | | | | Best of luck, |
| or wire, 3) is unable to write professional emails, | | | | A. Hathaway |
| or 4) cannot speak fluent and clear English over | | | | © 2006-2008 A. |