This is the 2nd installment of our 4 part series about Social Media/Online Investigations (SMI). In the first article, we discussed the importance of conducting Social Media and Internet Investigations, and how to find ac-counts online. This article will focus on the basics of authentication and how to lay the foundation for internet based evidence. […]
Social Media Investigation Series (Part 1): Locating Accounts on Social Media
The internet & social media (SM) have become so pervasive in our society that it has changed the way we do almost everything! As of April 2018, Facebook had approximately 2.2 billion monthly active users, not to mention the billions of others on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Snapchat and hundreds of other similar sites. In […]
New Federal Court Rules RE: Social Media Evidence
The Federal Rules of Evidence, just like the world, are ever changing and adapting. In an attempt to keep up with said changes, lawyers are forced to do hours and hours of research, just to ensure that the case breaking evidence they have obtained is going to be admitted. One area of particular concern is […]
Libel and Social Media
Have you ever shared a post on Facebook without fact-checking your sources first? Perhaps you were quick to share information on a celebrity’s “pregnancy” from an obscure website you’ve never heard of before, or perhaps you shared your friend’s post stating that their wedding photographer was a scam, when in reality your friend didn’t read […]
Social Media: The New Drug
Status updates, picture tagging, and location check-ins. Social media is a great way to keep in touch with old friends, distant relatives, or to check in on the whereabouts of family members. For many, social media can even be a way to check out a potential date or employee/employer. So much information is readily available […]
Tracking Criminals With Social Media Investigation
The Deed “Hi, come on in! Make yourself at home” – this is a standard greeting that you have probably used countless times, showing your trust to those visiting your home. But despite the desire to be welcoming, inviting someone across the threshold of your doorway will always assume a certain level of respect and […]
Close To Home: Where To Turn When The Police Can’t Help!
Threatening Call My family recently had an experience that highlighted for me of the important role that a Private Investigator can play in helping their clients have peace of mind. Not too long ago, my wife and oldest daughter had left for school, and they were almost there when my wife received a disturbing phone […]
15 Warning Signs of Workers Compensation Fraud
The WC (workers compensation) insurance system is a no-fault method of paying workers for medical expenses and wage losses due to on-the-job injuries. If you have a WC claim visit Ratto Law Firm, P.C., and let them help you settle any WC claims. While the majority of WC claims are truthful, the National Insurance Crime […]
New Courthouse In Banning
The Riverside Superior Court has announced that the new Banning Justice Center will open on Monday May 4, 2015. The new courthouse is located at 311 E. Ramsey St., Banning, CA 92220. In their press release the court stated: “The new court facility will house four trial courtrooms, one large traffic/small claims courtroom, one large arraignment […]
5 Do’s and Dont’s for Private Investigators
Thanks to stereotypes perpetuated in the media, the truth about what private investigators actually do is often misunderstood. Private investigators don’t have a free pass to record whoever they want, go wherever they want, or lookup whatever they want. As Private Investigators (also called Private Detectives), we have to make sure everything we do is […]
