Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Investigative Services in Philadelphia
Established in 1990, we are a specialized investigative agency dedicated to combating insurance fraud. Our expertise in Workers' Compensation and Liability Insurance Fraud investigations has saved clients hundreds of millions of dollars while contributing to criminal prosecutions. We employ state-of-the-art digital video technology and maintain a diverse team of investigators skilled in covert operations across multiple jurisdictions. Our professionals deliver detailed reports with photographic and video evidence, supported by comprehensive database analysis.With operational experience spanning decades, we serve corporations and individuals requiring high-quality investigative services. Our team's bilingual capabilities and strategic approach enhance success rates in varied neighborhoods. We prioritize discretion and accuracy, offering services including witness interviews, health checks, and undercover corporate operations. Our commitment to reliability and litigation-ready evidence underscores our industry leadership.
Services
Covert video surveillance
Insurance fraud investigations
Asset location services
Witness interviews
Background checks
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of experience in insurance fraud investigations
- Our team includes licensed private detectives in five states
- We utilize state-of-the-art digital video technology
- Our reports are litigation-ready with photographic/video evidence
- Our diverse investigators operate effectively in varied neighborhoods
Services
Covert video surveillance
Our covert video surveillance operations utilize advanced digital technology to document subjects' activities discreetly. Investigators capture high-quality video evidence admissible in court, with still photographs included in final reports. This service helps combat insurance fraud by providing verifiable documentation of suspicious behavior.
Insurance fraud investigations
Specializing in Workers' Compensation and Liability Insurance Fraud investigations, we uncover deceptive claims through comprehensive fieldwork and database analysis. Our team's expertise has recovered hundreds of millions for clients while supporting criminal prosecutions. Services include witness interviews and evidence collection for litigation purposes.
Asset location services
We locate hidden assets and hard-to-find individuals using specialized databases and investigative techniques. Our reports verify financial information for legal proceedings or corporate due diligence. This service combines public records analysis with field investigations to produce actionable intelligence.
Witness interviews
Investigators conduct professional interviews to obtain written and recorded statements from witnesses. We perform neighborhood canvasses to identify additional sources and verify medical treatment histories through pharmacy and hospital checks. All information is documented for legal use.
Background checks
Using public and private databases, we analyze and verify individual or entity information for corporate clients. Our background investigations include criminal history, employment verification, and financial records checks. Results are compiled in detailed reports for decision-making purposes.
People
David O. Richardson
President & CEO
Licensed private detective with 40+ years of investigative experience, founded the company in 1990 after working as an investigator since 1982. Holds licenses in five states.
Agns Richardson
Vice President
Licensed private detective in Pennsylvania with business administration expertise, joined the company in 2013 to support operational management and client services.
Brian Smith
Director of Field Operations
Investigator since 2003 with thousands of fraud cases handled, supervises operations in four states, holds criminal justice degree from Waynesburg University.
Sam Price
Investigative Assistant
MFA graduate from Temple University providing report writing and background investigation support since March 2024, contributes creative analysis to case documentation.
Gil Davis
Investigative Assistant
English graduate from UNC Greensboro conducting report writing and background investigations since May 2023, applies analytical skills to information verification tasks.
Questions
What types of insurance fraud do you investigate?
We specialize in Workers' Compensation and Liability Insurance Fraud investigations using covert surveillance and evidence collection techniques.
In which states do you operate?
We conduct investigations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Maryland with additional jurisdictions available on request.
How do you ensure evidence admissibility in court?
Our investigators use professional-grade equipment and follow legal protocols to ensure all collected evidence meets courtroom standards for authenticity.
Can you help locate hidden assets?
Yes, we combine database analysis with field investigations to identify and document concealed financial assets and hard-to-find individuals.
What qualifications do your investigators hold?
Our team includes licensed private detectives with decades of combined experience and specialized training in surveillance and fraud detection.
How are investigation reports delivered?
Clients receive professionally prepared reports containing still photographs, video evidence, and detailed documentation of findings from each investigation.
