Best Online Tools for Telegram Investigations
Telegram is one of the best places to look for people and information in open-source investigations
Scam Evolution: From the “Nigerian Prince” to the “Rich Grandma”
The old Nigerian Prince scam has developed into the new Rich Grandma scam and is targeting a new audience on social media
6 Best Face Search Engines
Facial recognition services can help with finding new investigative insights or embarrassing and forgotten old photos
Don’t Open That Link! 10 Websites to Check Suspicious Links
Online investigators need to have a handy list of websites that can check suspicious links for phishing and malware without opening them
9 Signs that You Are Being Scammed
This is a story about how I almost fell victim to Zelle scammers and how to identify a scam before it's too late.
Everyone Can See Your Leaked Data
Data breach services are great tools for open-source investigators to find data in investigations with limited information
Do You Really Know How to Investigate on Twitter?
Twitter is one of the best social media, that helps investigators to find information. OSINT links for searching people on Twitter
Top 5 Secure Browsers for Investigators
Secure and private browsers are essential for investigators to protect their sensitive data, maintain their anonymity online, and prevent cyber-attacks
These Common Job Scams Are Waiting For Victims
Recruitment scams can lead to financial loss, identity theft, and even physical danger, as scammers may use personal information to commit crimes or lure victims into dangerous situations.
Secrets of TikTok: Four Ways How to Find Information
Essential tips and tricks on how to conduct an effective investigation on the video sharing platform TikTok
Your Pictures Have Hidden Data in Them
Image research and metadata analysis help gather insights into information embedded in a photo and sometimes even find a location of the target
Is It Legal to Secretly Record People?
Is it legal to secretly record people? General consideration for investigators who want to record over the phone or in-person conversations
3 Ways How to Recognize a Bot by Photo
AI-generated pictures are used for fraudulent purposes on social media. Three ways how to recognize fake users and stop scammers
How To Become a Fraud Investigator
Easy Steps to Become a Fraud Investigator Through Education and Certification