A Digital Presence Audit [DPA] is an essential background check that we’ve developed which has already saved our clients thousands of dollars (and some, years of heartache!). It’s a due diligence check that you can perform on anyone in your life, including current or prospective tenants, employees, romantic partners, and even yourself.
Let’s do a straightforward deep dive into Digital Presence Audit, our unique background checks. Here are some, though not all, of the methods we employ to conduct a DPA:
1. Public Records Scrutiny
- What: Accessing open records for key information.
- How: Examining court documents, marriage records, and property databases.
- Why: To uncover a candidate’s legal history and vital details.
2. Employment History Verification
- What: Checking professional references and work history.
- How: Contacting previous employers to confirm roles and achievements.
- Why: To validate the accuracy of a candidate’s professional journey.
3. Academic Credentials Confirmation
- What: Verifying educational degrees and certifications.
- How: Confirming credentials through official channels.
- Why: To ensure accuracy in a candidate’s educational background.
4. Relationship Intelligence Gathering
- What: Collecting insights from community connections.
- How: Interviewing neighbors, colleagues, or acquaintances.
- Why: To add a personal perspective to the background check.
5. Social Media Mapping
- What: Mapping their social media presence and communications.
- How: Scanning hundreds of social media and web pages.
- Why: To flag any concerning interactions and paint a portrait of the target.
And there you have it—a concise rundown of how Private Investigators in Canada roll up their sleeves and conduct background checks. No theatrics, just a strategic approach to unveil the truth. Stay tuned for more insights from the world of Private Investigation.
Did you know: if we get the expressed consent from your target, we can perform an even deeper check? However, even without the consent still have plenty of legal avenues to run them.
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Anna J.
Originally from Sydney, Australia, I'm the Founder of Recover, a Private Investigation & PR agency headquartered in Vancouver.
I earned my Bachelor of Journalism minoring in film and Criminology, and was Candidate for the MFA Creative Writing Program at the University of Victoria.
I began my professional career in publishing at Wiley, and my journalism career reporting on baseball from Brisbane to Boston.
I spent over 10 years reporting, and my last beat was crime, which led my move into to Private Investigation.
As Licensed Private Investigator, I work on complex cases including homicides, large-scale civil suits, and missing persons.
I work with PI firms across BC & the US, and appear in the media for my work.
I run on prayer and coffee.