In the modern world we are living in, it
is hard to know who is being honest with us and who is downright lying. Trust
has become a thing of the past and no one really knows the value of trust
anymore. The vows we make when we get married seem to be forgotten and the once
trustworthy accountants have turned to ruthless embezzlers. So much worth has
been placed in the material possessions that the value of character has been
thrown to the wind. Spouses have become unfaithful, the divorce rate is up,
investments have become risky affairs especially when you hardly know your
investment manager and all but sundry looks over their backs to make sure their
material wealth is safe and sound. No wonder that private investigators here in
Singapore and the world over have been in booming business. Lack of trust is
indeed a costly affair and most people are willing to pay an investigator to do
background checks and credit checks before they commit themselves, their money
and their belongings to someone else. Pointers on how to look for a privateinvestigator in Singapore will attempt to outline some key pointers so that
the investigator does not also end up on your ‘to not trust’ list.
My first pointer is to make sure the
private investigator is licensed by looking at the authorized bureau or
department that is in charge of Security personnel and private detective registration.
This will also serve as your first homework on investigating the private
investigator you would like to hire. The licensing bureau will provide you with
information on when the licence was issued, when it expires, if there are any
complaints against the private investigator as well as the private
investigator’s qualification and experience as well as the area of expertise.
Once you get a couple of investigators you would like to work with, make an
appointment for consultations with the various private investigators. The first
consultations are usually free and it is a get to know the private investigator
session. Remember to ask for three or more client references from the private
investigator and go check with the clients on the investigator’s service delivery
and ask whether they would recommend them to anyone to handle their case on
their behalf. References and referrals are important aspects considered on how
to look for a private investigator in Singapore who is professional and
delivers as promised.
You should also make a point of doing an
internet search on the name of the private investigator or the agency he or she
belongs to so as to see if there are any online reviews about their services.
Most people who have received bad service never tell the contractor; they just
vent it out to someone who cares to listen and online blogs and social media is
just as good as any a place to vent. Make sure you confirm whatever criticism
you find out on the private investigator before you write them off. Some people
may just do that to sabotage the private investigator. Another pointer on how
to look for a private investigator in Singapore is to read up on the kind
of services you would need and what it will potentially cost you for the type
of investigative work you require. This will help you go through all the
services the private investigator says he or she will do and compare them to
your research. It will also help you to weed out the private investigators
whose price quotations may be more than the recommended average price. The
research will also help you narrow down the qualifications and experience the
private investigator has to have in order to do the kind of investigation you
require efficiently and effectively. This will help you decide if the private
investigator is well qualified and experienced for your investigative needs.
Remember to always start with the Security Industry Regulatory Department (SIRD),
a branch of the Singapore Police Force, when you are on the hunt for a private
investigator in Singapore.
