Investigations Direct Limited - How we operate

How we operate

We use only highly trained investigators, equipped with covert time & date stamped recording facilities as a sure fire method of backing up any evidence we gather.

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We have a dedicated team for finding missing persons. We investigate missing persons and help families, friends and employees find a person who is missing.

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In all instances we compliment our involvement with extensive technical skills and in-house research capabilities incorporating both our own bespoke systems and national and international databases.

As with all our assignments, we use only highly trained investigators, equipped with covert time and date stamped recording facilities as a sure fire method of backing up any evidence we gather.

All our anti-counterfeiting assignments will be overseen by a Director or Senior Manager, working in close co-operation with the Client and our own legal advisors providing expert assistance throughout the course of the investigations and in submission of our evidence for any subsequent legal proceedings.

Where necessary, Investigations Direct will utilise our network of contacts, enabling us to bring in assistance to cover all eventualities. Discreet companies are in place and can be set up as required to assist in instigating relationships with the retailer/ wholesaler and indeed, manufacturers.

Each enquiry we undertake is structured into five main phases, providing you with a comprehensive report throughout the investigation, keeping you advised of how we are progressing.

Phase (1) - Identify Counterfeit goods via Research
Phase (2) - Test Purchase Verification
Phase (3) - Trace and Locate/Background & Surveillance Checks
Phase (4) - Locate Supplier/Wholesaler & Manufacturers
Phase (5) - Civil/ Criminal Action – In association with your legal team

(Investigations Direct also have close links with our own lawyers)

Whether civil or criminal action is required, Investigations Direct, under the advice of our legal team, will coordinate the preparation and service of all appropriate evidence and court documents and will (where necessary) provide support for search & seizure or raid teams involving customs & excise and/ or civil search orders.

Our legal team will provide us with appropriate legal guidance throughout the investigation and our reports will be presented in a manner suitable for use in any court proceedings. We will provide an efficient personal service from initially identifying the counterfeit problem to providing a cost effective solution

For further information about our services or to discuss a particular matter or situation, please contact Jon Fawcett on +44 (0)20 7917 2939 or by email.