“An undercover operation gives the floor-level, down-in-the-trenches viewpoint management needs to ferret out activity in the workplace that can lead to corporate losses,” said Wilcox.

Indianapolis, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/21/2009 -- When a company suffers losses due to employee theft, inventory loss, abuses of benefits and embezzlement (shrinkage), getting to the bottom of that loss can mean all the difference in a profitable year over a break-even year. But what's a manager or CEO to do when the source of the lost information, inventory or profits cannot be found?

The answer may lie in an undercover operation that puts the eyes and ears of management in places they don't typically go, according to Tim Wilcox, President of Indianapolis-based International Investigators, Inc.

"An undercover operation gives the floor-level, down-in-the-trenches viewpoint management needs to ferret out activity in the workplace that can lead to corporate losses," said Wilcox. "Our licensed investigators can be inserted into the operation at the level where it is believed the greatest opportunity for theft lies."

These licensed investigators are trained to reflect the social, ethnic, and economic manner of his or her co-workers, building confidence and trust among the workforce while gaining valuable leads and information that is discreetly passed on to management for swift action.

"Shrinkage—corporate losses due to embezzlement, theft or employee abuses—costs companies approximately 4% a year in overhead," Wilcox added. "You think those companies are just eating that cost? Or passing it along to consumers? Our embezzlement investigations and undercover operations are an effective deterrent to more kinds of theft than you can imagine."

Wilcox asserts his firm's undercover investigations have exposed a wide, inventive swath of ways for employees to actively or inadvertently affect the bottom line of the company, including employee drug use, internal and external theft, deliberate or accidental security leaks, even outright embezzlement and sabotage.

"You need an inside out perspective on how employees are taking advantage of the system in place," added Wilcox. "That's our bottom line—finding those hidden flaws and weaknesses that ultimately affect the company bottom line."

For more information about undercover operations and the specific detailed services available from their Indianapolis location, please visit http://www.iiiweb.net.

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Indianapolis, IN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/21/2007 -- On television, crime dramas, legal shows, and programs about forensic investigators solving difficult crimes seem to imply that serious investigations with experiences private investigators only happen in New York, Miami, Los Angeles or Las Vegas. But for Indianapolis-based International Investigators, Inc., nothing could be further from the truth.

"We are a full-service investigative firm comprised of a team of full-time professional Indiana investigators with access to local operatives throughout the United States and in over 70 nations worldwide," said Tim Wilcox, President of International Investigators, Inc.

As the leading privately-held international investigative firm in Indiana, International Investigators believes a Midwestern perspective has significant advantages in both price and location. "Our success and longevity is primarily due to providing superior, personalized services at Midwestern pricing standards," Wilcox added.

Formed in 1960 by former FBI agents, Wilcox's company is a full-service private investigation firm presently staffed by former police investigators, private investigators and former federal agents.

"Full service means just that- we deliver vast investigative experience for legal, corporate, private and forensic investigations, as well as real results with technical surveillance countermeasure sweeps that help businesses and individuals protect themselves against fraud and espionage," added Wilcox.

The company handles the casework using its staff of Indiana investigators from its home base in Indianapolis, yet offers national and international resources via local operatives based in over 70 nations worldwide. "Unlike other Indianapolis investigators, we are international, and not limited to conducting private investigations near our company's home base," said Wilcox.

For more information about Indiana Private Investigators based in Indianapolis and the national and international reach of the International Investigators team, please visit http://www.iiiweb.net.

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Indianapolis, IN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/12/2007 -- When it comes to hiring private investigators for a wide variety of investigative tasks for private, corporate, and legal purposes, maintaining a fair "midwest" price while offering international experience and resources has become a critical point of difference for one Indianapolis-based company.

"Unlike other Indianapolis investigators, our company is international, and not limited to conducting private investigations near home base," said Tim Wilcox, President of Indianapolis-based International Investigators, Inc. "Our success and longevity is primarily due to providing superior, personalized services at Midwestern pricing standards."

Formed in 1960 by former FBI agents, Wilcox's company is a privately-owned, full-service private investigation firm presently staffed by former law enforcement investigators and government agents, as well as extremely experienced investigative specialists covering many varied forensic pursuits.

"Full service means just that—we deliver vast investigative experience for legal, corporate, private and forensic investigations, as well deliver real results with technical surveillance countermeasures that help businesses and individuals protect themselves against fraud and espionage," added Wilcox.

Being an Indianapolis-based company with national and global reach has its advantages—especially in pricing structures. "By way of example? Our physical surveillance and technical surveillance countermeasures service can cost thousands of dollars more at East or West Coast pricing levels," Wilcox claims. "More investigative bang for less buck—we know that because we have over four decades of experience."

For more information about private investigator services and the consolidated national and international investigative experience currently consolidated in their Indianapolis location, please visit www.iiiweb.net.

ABOUT
Since 1960, International Investigators, Inc. has assisted companies and individuals with their most sensitive matters. Based in Indianapolis, their staff of professional private investigators conducts research on a global scale for clients worldwide so that informed decisions can be made. A full description of their services and specialties is available at their website (http://www.iiiweb.net).

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Except in strictly defined instances, employers cannot ensure employee honesty utilizing polygraph services, and the results of lie detector testing cannot be used in a court of law under most circumstances.

Indianapolis, IN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/20/2007 -- It's generally understood that the use of lie detector results are strictly regulated by the Federal government (known as the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988)—except for strictly pre-defined instances, employers cannot ensure employee honesty through the use of polygraph services and lie detector tests. And to date, no lie detector results are admissible in court. But that doesn't make lie detection a useless science, says one Indianapolis-based investigative company.

"We routinely provide polygraph services and voice stress analysis in a variety of personal matters, "says Tim Wilcox, President of Indianapolis-based International Investigators, Inc. "While the results may not be admissible in court, lie detector testing is a valuable tool which can be instrumental in shaping the direction of an investigation."

Wilcox points to investigations involving marital infidelity and child custody as perfect examples of intelligent uses for lie detector tests, including the avoidance of testing as a possible indicator of suspicious activity. "If you've got nothing to hide, you've got nothing to fear from a polygraph," Wilcox adds. "Parties from both sides of suspected infidelity or custody disputes often find our polygraph services helpful in either clearing one's name, or determining whether or not a full investigation is necessary."

The staff at International Investigators has an extensive law enforcement background—experience that help to produce effective lie detection tests and actionable leads through careful interview techniques. This expertise is particularly helpful in complicated investigations where subjects may only have limited involvement in the matters being investigated.

For more information about polygraph services, lie detector tests and their place in the larger world of private investigations, visit www.iiiweb.net.

ABOUT
Since 1960, International Investigators, Inc. has assisted companies and individuals with their most sensitive matters. Based in Indianapolis, their staff of professional private investigators conducts research on a global scale for clients worldwide so that informed decisions can be made. A full description of their services and specialties is available at their website (http://www.iiiweb.net).

CONTACT
International Investigators, Inc.
3216 North Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46205
Tel: (317)925-1496
Toll Free: (800) 403-8111
http://www.iiiweb.net

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Attorneys and legal investigations are no strangers to one another. But oftentimes, outside agencies like Indianapolis-based International Investigators Inc. provide legal investigation services that are the difference-maker in legal cases that range from product liability and white collar crime to workman’s compensation fraud and criminal defense.

Indianapolis, IN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/10/2007 -- When it comes to making or breaking a case in today's legal system, litigants from both sides of the legal aisle often call upon third party agencies for legal investigations that dig deeper to see that justice is done. An independent legal investigation often reveals information critical to one side making or breaking a case.

"Mistakes happen. Sometimes law enforcement and prosecutors neglect or ignore leads that our instincts tell us to pursue," says Tim Wilcox, President of Indianapolis-based International Investigators, Inc. "We've helped to prepare cases for prosecution that may not have been pursued otherwise."

Wilcox's company has undertaken legal investigations for both prosecuting and defense attorneys in cases that range from product liability and white collar crime, to workman's comp fraud and criminal defense. The firm's human assets conduct operations locally, regionally, nationally or internationally as the scope of the legal investigation demands.

"It's a question of resources and experience—two things we have in great supply here," Wilcox adds. "Our vast array of resources enables us to conduct a legal investigation that meets the requirements of each litigation or criminal arena. And we always conduct our legal investigations under the tacit understanding that our results may be used in a court of law."

International Investigators works with law firms, corporate legal departments, and can even provide forensic legal investigation assistance should the need arise. "The experts we use, from our global legal investigation resources right down to our expert witnesses, are the best in the business," says Wilcox. "It's difference that can make all the difference when prosecuting or defending a case in court."

For more information about legal investigations, visit www.iiiweb.net.

ABOUT
Since 1960, International Investigators, Inc. has assisted companies and individuals with their most sensitive matters. Based in Indianapolis, their staff of professional private investigators conducts research on a global scale for clients worldwide so that informed decisions can be made. A full description of their services and specialties is available at their website (www.iiiweb.net).

CONTACT
International Investigators, Inc.
3216 North Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46205
Tel: (317)925-1496
Toll Free: (800) 403-8111
http://www.iiiweb.net

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Cell phone tapping has become an issue for the public, but it is clearly misunderstood. One Indianapolis PI offers clarification and recommendations for public phone tap awareness.

Indianapolis, IN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/21/2006 -- Public interest in the field of phone tap detection has heightened in recent months due to concerns about President Bush's wiretapping policies. As a long-trusted expert in the phone tap detection industry, Indianapolis PI, Tim Wilcox, has been fielding numerous queries about the subject. Wishing to arm the general population with a proper understanding of the real issues, he has published some helpful facts to clear up confusion, especially about cell phone tapping.

"First, it is important for people to realize that it's very unlikely they would be a target of a government phone tap unless they happen to be engaged in suspected terrorist-related activities," states the Indianapolis PI. "Moreover, people need to understand the difference between a 'phone tap' and 'cell phone tapping'. People generally believe that 'cell phone tapping' is when someone is listening in on their cellular phone conversations ... like a phone tap on their mobile phone. For most people, they'll be glad to know that there is no such device for cell phone tapping." Mr. Wilcox clarifies that the only way to eavesdrop on cellular calls is to intercept the signal, which is a difficult and complicated process, requiring expensive government-controlled equipment. "Just about the only people who have access to such equipment are select government organizations, who must undertake a considerable amount of training and effort to intercept and monitor all calls on someone's cell phone."

The main concern for most companies and individuals regarding cell phone tapping is when a cell phone is being used as a bug. According to the Indianapolis PI, "In the eavesdropping world, there's a big difference between a phone tape and a bug. A 'bug' is a transmitter and a 'tap' is a phone line intrusion."

Wilcox's Indianapolis PI firm performs countless bug sweeps each year across the US. He explains that people have become confused by the misnomer 'cell phone tapping', thinking that their cell phones are vulnerable. In reality, Wilcox's PI firm in Indianapolis has seen an increase in recent years where victims of eavesdropping have had a cell phone on their premises which silently rings and answers calls made to it. The phones then transmit everything audible within its range back to the caller. He states that cell phone tapping devices (or 'bugs) are generally found concealed in common items, such as lamps, clocks and ornaments. "In most cases, the perpetrator is someone the victim knows."

Further information regarding cell phone tapping and phone taps is available on his website at http://www.iiiweb.net/go/tscm.

ABOUT
Since 1960, International Investigators, Inc. has assisted companies and individuals with their most sensitive matters. Based in Indiana, their staff of professional private investigators conducts research on a global scale for clients worldwide so that informed decisions can be made. A full description of their services and specialties is available at their website, including details about cell phone tapping.

CONTACT
International Investigators, Inc.
3216 North Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46205
Tel: (317) 925-1496
Toll Free: (800) 403-8111
www.iiiweb.net

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm