Services | Jamesjoyce

Investigative Services

Our unique, individualized and confidential investigative services include:

• Background Investigations (Civil, State & Federal)

• Surveillance

• Activity Checks

• E-reputation

• Family Matters and Sensitive Cases

• Stalking Investigations

• Civil and Criminal Record Checks

• Pre-Employment Screening

• Tenant Screening

• Roommate Background Screenings

• Asset Location Investigations

• Skip Tracing/Locate Services

• School District & Employment Residency Investigations

• Insurance Claim Investigations

• Fraudulent Claim Investigations

• Workers Compensation Investigations

• Workplace and Theft Investigations

• Non-Compete Violations Investigations

• Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM)

• GPS Tracking

• Court Searches and Record Searches

• Process Services

• Field Calls/Door Knocks

• Judgment Recovery

• Business Services

The following explains some of the benefits of using our various services.

Background Investigations

We offer nationwide background checks for all types of uses and scenarios including: tenant screening, pre-marital spouse, pre-employment screening, nanny checks, personal background checks, etc. From a brief sketch to an in-depth history of a person or other entity, our background investigations are revealing and thorough for your peace of mind. A general check check can be performed in a day. It first verifies the identity and date of birth. We then determine if the person has a criminal record, is involved in any lawsuits, reputation, etc. We can also determine Social Security Number (James Joyce Investigations gives out a person's SSN only to attorneys on a need-to-know basis), address history, relatives, associates and neighbors. Do not regret anything later. Get the edge and really know who you are dealing with by calling us now!

Surveillance

To Confirm Fraud/Misconduct

In Workers Compensation, FMLA, theft and other claim cases, our investigations can expose dishonesty and abuse or confirm valid claims.

To Monitor Job Sites

Our operatives watch for material theft, vendor overbilling of time, compliance and more.

To Establish Lifestyle

For cases involving the decision to pursue litigation or collect on a judgment, knowing how an individual lives — employment, residence, financial status and community position can be a key to your strategy.

Video and photographic surveillance can help you secure the evidence you need to prove your case. We provide a wide range of first-rate surveillance services including single and multiple operative surveillance, stationary and mobile surveillance as well as unmanned surveillance.

Activity Checks

Available for a low flat rate, we can discreetly check on a subject’s and/or claimant's activities to shed light on your situation. Occupancy checks are also conducted at debtors' last known addresses to confirm residency/vacancy. We often provide updated personal and business contact information, obtain reasons for delinquencies and encourage dialogue to make payment arrangements. James Joyce Investigations does this only in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Residency Investigations

School districts and the taxpayers often require residency checks on children who may not live in the affected district. James Joyce Investigations.can save your school district, governmental unit or other entity tens of thousands of dollars by discreetly making sure that only those who lawfully qualify for services actually receive them.

Stalking Investigations

If you suspect you are being stalked by an acquaintance or stranger, our operatives can identify who may be stalking you and carefully document any and all incidents of law-breaking so that law enforcement can become involved.

Civil and Criminal Record Checks

Our trained investigators can do thorough searches of court records in any relevant jurisdiction and, very importantly, interpret their meaning. Unlike the cheap automated online repositories which fail to check official government records, our searches are diligent and highly accurate for your peace of mind.

Pre-Employment Screening

We can customize the right pre-employment and continuing employment background checks for your organization.

We provide multi-state, state, county, federal criminal records searches, National Sex Offender Registry records, Department of Corrections records searches, SSN verification & history, civil records, bankruptcy, judgment, liens, evictions, government sanctions records (OFAC, DDTC, AECA, BIS, GSA), professional license verification, previous employment verification, reference checks and much much more!

In a general pre-employment screening, we start with a resume and/or job application. We then verify everything the applicant claims as to past experience, educational qualifications and professional affiliations. This includes the person's full legal name, address, address history, education, employment history and references. One thing at Jamers Joyce Investigations we watch out for is a continuity of dates. Ultimately, we can help ensure your candidate is a good fit for a crucial position and help you make the most informed decision regarding key personnel.

Asset Location Investigations

Get the complete picture by letting us uncover an individual or company’s true financial situation and net worth before you take legal action. Our investigations dig deep to ascertain what is under every rock unturned. Assets of any kind have paper trails and other records which, when successfully navigated will reveal the true value or wealth of anyone or anything. Our asset searches trace business ownership, real property, debt, credit, stock brokerage accounts and bank accounts. Additionally, we research for front companies, tax haven utilization, tax liens, existing judgments, bankruptcies, motor vehicles, watercraft, etc. We search for and find assets on people and businesses pertaining to investments, joint ventures and acquisitions, divorce proceedings and enforcement of court judgments,

Skip Tracing/Locate Services

With global resources, our proven track record of finding witnesses, insured, heirs, absconders, debtors, missing persons, etc. can meet your demands in a timely manner. We also understand the value of a good witness locate service. We are often called upon help locate such witnesses, determine their accounts of the facts and coordinate their involvement.

Insurance Claim Investigations, Fraudulent Claim Investigations, Workers Compensation Investigations

By discreetly checking a claimant's activities and behavior, we shed light on your situation and accordingly, determine the extent of the claimaint's physical limitations. Let a licensed private investigator help you uncover the truth with the necessary expertise and equipment to accurately confirm the legitimacy or fraudulence of the claim. Using state-of-the-art equipment, we can provide undetected surveillance even inside of public buildings. Our tenacious investigators conduct detailed analyses of files from claimants on long-term disability or worker’s compensation, identifying potentially fraudulent cases. Through surveillance, our investigators can provide a report of disqualifying evidence, which serves as the basis for terminating benefits or to support or dispute legal challenges. Our office works with insurance companies, risk management and employers to investigate workers compensation claims. We investigate these claims to determine if in fact an employee has faked or exaggerated any injuries, has unreported income or employment at a second job and/or multiple claims under multiple identities.

Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)

To provide peace of mind if your privacy is being compromised, our operatives can conduct bug sweeps and analyze an area to detect illegal covert electronic surveillance. In addition to listening devices, our sweeps also take into account optical, data and GPS tracking devices. If detected, evidence will be recorded and preserved should you decide to pursue civil and/or criminal charges against the offending party.

Court Searches and Record Searches

Our operatives can provide you with thorough and professional searches in any Court jurisdiction. Additionally, we provide vital record searches, property record searches and bankruptcy searches as well as any county, state and federal searches.

Field Calls/Door Knocks

To Establish Face to Face Contact

Our agents can convey urgent messages to call you to discuss and resolve their account(s). This service it often used by mortgage lenders, auto finance companies, banks and other creditors.

To Establish a Physical Presence

By sending our field agents to speak with your debtors in person, a sense of urgency and repayment priority is added.

To Update Account

Our field agents can gather updated personal information from your debtors, including employment information, current telephone numbers, other contact information, financial status, etc.

Business Services

James Joyce Investigations can provide your company with information on potential investors, buyers, prospective joint-venture partners and franchisees. We conduct regulatory checks, due diligence and provide other critical information. Investigations may be conducted online and/or in-person and on a world-wide reach.

Should you contract the services of James Joyce Investigations, you (client) understand that our work is subject to its standard terms and conditions of service. These are legally binding and include certain rights and damages waivers and limitations. By engaging James Joyce Investigations, client is agreeing to them. Client also certifies that any information he/she provides to us is true and correct and that he/she has a documented legally permissible purpose to conduct the requested investigation and that it will comply with all pertinent laws.

* James Joyce Investigations caters to private individuals only on a case by case basis.