A background investigation is the process of gathering information about an individual or entity’s personal, professional, or criminal history. These investigations may be conducted on behalf of employers, corporations, insurers, or other relevant parties.
Background investigations are a helpful tool for a multitude of reasons. They can be used to help employers during the hiring process, claims adjusters when mitigating a claim, or even corporations looking to make informed decisions. The results from background checks may assist in verifying the accuracy of information, locating new information, or determining the avenue to take for further investigation. The information gathered through these investigations help with risk assessment, identifying potential fraud, and protecting your interests.
Background investigations provide valuable information that can help you make an informed decision. By gathering key information, insight can be gained into potential risks, discrepancies, and opportunities for further action.
Fraud is a significant concern for organizations, as it leads to financial losses and increased negative exposure. This helps to reduce fraudulent payouts, saves you money, and maintains your organization’s integrity.
Background investigations help to uncover information that can shed light on an individual or entity’s background, prior to the settlement of a claim or entering a new agreement. You can have peace of mind knowing that you have all the facts needed to make the best decision for your business.
Corporate searches assist with business verification, revealing information about their status, location, and directorship. Through a business verification, you can assess a business’ credibility and mitigate potential risks by uncovering if there is a history of legal disputes, financial inconsistencies, or operational issues.
Court case searches include locating and reviewing civil litigation and criminal court case records to assess past legal issues and criminal history. The use of public court records can locate data that may point to an extensive or fraudulent claim history by an individual or entity.
An investigation into an individual or entity’s financial position can provide insight for your decision-making process. We conduct financial and asset searches, which can help you assess the value of pursuing subrogation claims or court judgements and outstanding debts for your legal matters.
The need for locate investigations is usually due to either outdated or inaccurate information. Locates involve collecting information regarding an individual to confirm their current location or contact details. Locates are conducted for legal purposes to find individuals such as named insureds, witnesses, debtors, and defendants.
At the conclusion of our background investigation, we provide detailed, objective reports that outline the results of our efforts. Our final reports are compiled using the evidence collected, are free from subjective language or opinions, and adhere to case law requirements.
We understand that all background investigations may head towards mediation, litigation, or other legal proceedings. Our team is committed to staying up to date on case law and industry standards, as well as being available to provide testimony as required.
Larrek Investigations is a trusted provider of investigative services across Canada, with offices strategically located throughout the country. Our head office in Waterloo, Ontario, serves as the central hub for our operations, allowing us to deliver exceptional service and support to clients nationwide. With an unparalleled commitment to client satisfaction and collaboration, Larrek Investigations is your reliable partner for background investigations.
We have a variety of tools and techniques that we can utilize, depending on what is needed for the case. Regardless of the specifics, we will always abide by all regulatory and legal requirements, to ensure that our results are litigation-ready and admissible in court. Get in touch with us to find out how our services can benefit you!
We aim to have all our assignments, including background investigations, complete and sent to you as soon as possible. Since background investigations often have multiple components, we make sure that we keep you up to date on our efforts as they are ongoing. This way, if there are any delays, you are the first to know! Well, I guess technically we knew first…so you are the second to know!
The cost can vary depending on several factors, including the scope of the investigation and the complexity of the case. We would love for you to reach out and we can provide a personalized quote for your background investigation inquiry!
While sometimes background investigations can be a great standalone option, often they are a precursor to additional investigative efforts. If you have limited information on hand, you might need to start with some background services to get the ball rolling. This might lead to OSINT searches to verify the information found, and even surveillance to obtain object evidence documenting an individual’s activities.
We are happy to hear from you in whichever way makes most sense for you! Feel free to give us a call toll-free at 1-888-576-3010, reach out via e-mail at [email protected], or or submit an online case request.
