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Corporate & Fraud Investigations · MBA-Led · SLED #1586

The losses that don’t show on a balance sheet — until it’s too late.

Internal theft, workers’ comp fraud, partner due diligence, IP protection. Strategic corporate investigations from the only MBA-led PI firm in South Carolina.

Quietly. Legally. With reports your legal and HR teams can act on the same week.

Available 24/7  ·  A senior investigator returns every call
125+
Years Combined Experience
12
Licensed Investigators
5.0
Verified Client Rating
24/7
Emergency Response
01 — Categories of Cases

Six types of fraud we investigate.

001

Workers’ Comp Fraud

Covert HD video surveillance documenting claimant activity inconsistent with reported injury.

Activity checks, social media verification, and timeline reconstruction. Our work supports SC Workers’ Compensation Commission hearings and settlement negotiations. We work directly with carriers, TPAs, and defense counsel.

  • Covert HD surveillance and activity check assignments
  • Social media verification and timeline reconstruction
  • Chain-of-custody preserved for SC Workers’ Comp hearings
  • Reports formatted to carrier and TPA standards
002

Employee Theft

Inventory shrinkage, cash discrepancies, time theft, merchandise diversion — documented for termination, prosecution, or civil recovery.

We work covertly, typically without other employees being aware. Surveillance, undercover operations, and digital forensics coordinated to gather evidence without compromising the workplace.

  • Covert workplace surveillance and undercover operations
  • Digital forensics for IP theft and data exfiltration
  • Time-theft pattern analysis with timestamped documentation
  • Evidence packages built for termination or criminal referral
003

Insurance Fraud

Auto, disability, life, and property fraud investigations for SC carriers and defense counsel.

Pre-trial surveillance, witness interviews, and evidence development for SC Circuit Court and federal court use.

  • Auto, disability, life, and property claim investigations
  • Pre-trial surveillance and witness location
  • SIU support and field investigation
  • Court testimony in SC Circuit and federal court
004

Due Diligence

Pre-merger, pre-acquisition, and pre-partnership investigations.

Financial history, litigation history, regulatory issues, reputation research. We protect SC businesses and investors from the surprises that show up after the deal closes.

  • Executive and partner background investigations
  • Financial history and litigation research
  • Regulatory and licensing verification
  • Reputation and field research where databases run out
005

IP & Data Theft

Document misappropriation, trade-secret theft, and competitor collusion.

Combined surveillance and digital forensics response. Critical for SC technology, manufacturing, and professional-services firms.

  • In-house digital forensics for data exfiltration response
  • Trade-secret and document misappropriation investigations
  • Competitor collusion documentation
  • Forensic preservation for civil litigation
006

Asset & Recovery

Hidden asset searches for divorce, judgment recovery, or fraud investigation.

Real estate, vehicles, business interests, and financial accounts where lawfully accessible. Combined with skip tracing for evasive subjects.

  • Hidden asset and business interest searches
  • Real estate and vehicle ownership research
  • Skip tracing for evasive subjects and judgment debtors
  • Pre-judgment and post-judgment investigations
02 — How It Works

Four steps. Reports your team can act on.

01

Intake & Strategy

We assess the suspected fraud, identify documentable behavior, and propose a lawful investigation plan.

Within 24 hours
02

Covert Investigation

HD surveillance, digital forensics, undercover operations — coordinated to gather evidence without compromising the workplace.

Discreet · Lawful
03

Evidence Compilation

Timestamped, GPS-verified evidence package with chain-of-custody preserved for court use.

Court-ready
04

Reporting & Testimony

Professional written report. Expert witness testimony in SC Circuit Court or federal court when required.

Same-week deliverable
04 — Common Questions

Corporate and fraud investigation FAQ.

What’s the typical cost of a workers’ compensation surveillance case?

Costs vary by claimant location, schedule, and case complexity. Most workers’ comp surveillance assignments range from $1,500 to $5,000. We provide a fixed quote upfront based on the carrier’s objectives and the claimant’s patterns.

Can you do covert video for SC workers’ comp claims?

Yes. SLED-licensed investigators conduct covert HD video surveillance lawfully, documenting claimant activity from public vantage points. Evidence is admissible at SC Workers’ Compensation Commission hearings.

Do you work with SC insurance carriers and defense attorneys?

Yes. We work regularly with SC and Southeast insurance carriers, TPA defense counsel, and corporate risk teams. Our reports are formatted to carrier standards.

How do you handle employee theft cases discreetly?

We work covertly — typically without other employees being aware an investigation is underway. Surveillance, undercover operations, and digital forensics are coordinated to gather evidence without compromising the workplace.

What evidence is admissible in SC fraud prosecutions?

Evidence collected by SLED-licensed PIs using lawful methods is admissible in SC Circuit Court and federal court. Chain-of-custody is preserved on every case to meet evidentiary standards.

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Protect the business. Build the case.

For SC business owners, insurance carriers, and corporate counsel. We’ll respond promptly with a confidential strategy call.

  • Direct line to a senior investigator — not an answering service or sales rep
  • 1-hour callback promise — including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Honest assessment — we’ll tell you upfront if we can help, and what it takes
  • Complete confidentiality — your inquiry is privileged from the moment you submit
  • No pressure, no sales — we’ve never made a single cold-call in 25 years

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