631-351-6473The Pinkerton National Detective Agency (formally known as the North-Western Police Agency) was the first detective agency in the United States. If the name seems familiar, we have discussed some of the work of the agency through Kate Warne’s life, but for today’s fun fact, let’s explore further the life of her employer and head… Continue reading Fun Fact Friday: From the Streets of Chicago-First American Detective Agency
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Category: Fun Fact Fridays
Ask A Private Investigator
This year marks the tenth anniversary since the founding of Guardian Investigations by Matthew D. Seifer. In that time, our firm has flourished, with valuable knowledge picked up along the way. In the last year, our investigative team has been working tirelessly to provide more educational resources to the public on private investigation and security. Our topics… Continue reading Ask A Private Investigator
How to Not Be a Victim of Bank Phone Call Scams (Infographic)
Infographic shows how to prevent becoming a victim of a bank phone call scam, protect your bank accounts, and what to do if you fall for a phone call scammer.
Fun Fact Friday: Crime Rates Are Dropping, Not Increasing
There is a common misconception perpetuated by numerous news outlets and prominent political figures that crime in the U.S. has increased in the last decade and Americans are less safe than ever before. With the advent of the internet, access to worldwide breaking news on sites such as Facebook and Twitter, and 24-hour news cycles, it is easy to have confirmation bias on this claim.
Fun Fact Friday: Smart Device Hacks-Using Music as a Sonar Scanner
Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives; The University of Washington has found yet another security vulnerability-Using phones as sonar beacons.
Fun Fact Friday: The First “Wild” Computer Virus
Computer viruses were not always as damaging and serious as they are now: The first computer viruses were experiments, and in one case, a high school prank.
Fun Fact Friday: The Inspiration Behind “Sherlock Holmes”
Sir Arthur Doyle created the iconic character we know today as Sherlock Holmes: The quick-witted, observation skills that err on the side of a supernatural, private detective. He has been referenced and depicted in countless pieces of literature, film, and television since Doyle’s release of his Sherlock Holmes book series in the late 1800s. While… Continue reading Fun Fact Friday: The Inspiration Behind “Sherlock Holmes”
Fun Fact Friday: The Power of the Internet in Solving Cold Cases
The Internet has opened a wide net of resources for people to research, find, and gather information across the world, in a way that simply did not exist just a few decades ago. The internet has become a powerful tool for the public and in private investigations, and a way to network and solve cold… Continue reading Fun Fact Friday: The Power of the Internet in Solving Cold Cases
Fun Fact Friday: DNA Profiling-Modern Science to Seek Justice
DNA profiling is a recent discovery that has only been used since the 1980s. DNA fingerprinting was discovered, like many scientific breakthroughs, by accident. Dr. Alec Jeffreys is a geneticist from the University of Leicester in Great Britain. The original project that led to his discovery that DNA can have similar repeating patterns happened through… Continue reading Fun Fact Friday: DNA Profiling-Modern Science to Seek Justice
Fun Fact Friday: The “Other” Matthew Seifer
A quick Google search of your name may reveal another person (or several people depending on how common your name is) who shares your name, which can lead to some fascinating (or horrifying) facts about these name doppelgangers. But what are the odds that the person who shares the same name as you also has… Continue reading Fun Fact Friday: The “Other” Matthew Seifer
Fun Fact Friday: Eugène François Vidocq: Criminal Mastermind to Private Detective and Forensics Genius
Image Source: Wikipedia Commons, Portrait by Achille Devéria Eugène François Vidocq, (July 1775-May 1857) a french criminal mastermind, is regarded as the first private detective in the world and the father of modern criminology. After decades of a life of crime, Eugene turned and became an informant for the police, eventually founding his own private detective agency,… Continue reading Fun Fact Friday: Eugène François Vidocq: Criminal Mastermind to Private Detective and Forensics Genius
First Fun Fact Friday: Kate Warne-First Female P.I. in the United States
Kate Warne-First Female P.I. in the United States Kate Warne, first female private investigator hired in the US. This image has been debated on whether or not it is Kate Warne dressed as a male. Unfortunately, there are few portraits of Warne, let alone confirmed: However, that only adds to her legacy as a master… Continue reading First Fun Fact Friday: Kate Warne-First Female P.I. in the United States