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What can a Private Investigator do? Not since Nancy Drew has a young sleuth dominated pop culture; that is, until the 2004 debut of teen detective, Veronica Mars. Four successful television seasons and the 2014 feature film “Veronica Mars” showcase the field of private investigation to audiences – or at least the Hollywood PI version […]

A verified, licensed Private Investigator can be an invaluable tool when it comes to private citizen’s attempts at solving a crime, producing custody evidence, protecting a business, revealing a cheating spouse and so much more. But without proper vetting, citizens can take the brunt of not only monetary losses, but face prosecution for the actions […]

Todays auto theft is nothing like it used to be! “I just stole fifty cars in one night! I’m a little tired, and a little wired,” – Memphis Raines, Gone in 60 Seconds Is it really that easy? Well, sort of. California is one of the top three states for auto theft crime, and 30,000 […]

Real Private Investigators don’t wear hawaiian shirts! If your idea of PI work is zooming around a tropical island performing discreet surveillance in a Ferrari, summoning helicopters at whim, smashing windows, picking locks, kicking a** and taking names… you’ve probably watched an episode or two of Magnum, PI. It’s no secret that everything – and […]

San Diego’s cheating wives are the new climbing numbers to watch in 2020 As the pressures of pandemic-life bare down on couples in quarantine, infidelity dating service Ashley Madison© reports that memberships have skyrocketed, and that growing percentage of users are women. New enrollment has climbed 25 percent since the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic, […]

How Due Diligence saved clients assets How a background check saved one man $200,000… and can do the same for you! A California man (who shall remain anonymous) narrowly avoided a $200,000 loss. No sooner had he decided to hedge his bets on investments abroad, than was he contacted by an investment group in Southern […]

But you can protect yourself… At the mere mention of identity theft investigation, most Californians think about their credit score. Perhaps too, their passport or social security benefits. As our identities shift further from “who we are on paper” to “who we are in a database,” new vulnerabilities (i.e. criminal opportunities) emerge. A growing faction […]

Cheating wife Experts | Infidelity Investigators Cheating wife investigations are on the rise. Our investigators have noticed a 20% increase in infidelity investigations ranging from cheating girlfriends to cheating boyfriends to cheating wives. 5 tips for you to determine if your spouse is having an extra marital affair. 1. Is she not picking up the […]

Why are PI’s so expensive? Because we’re worth it One of the most common questions we receive is simple: how much does a private investigator cost? The honest answer is that it depends on experience. Like any profession, investigators who are new to the field typically charge less than those who have spent decades doing […]

PIS Inc. is rated the Best PI in Los Angeles by ThreeBestRated.com! Paramount Investigative Services has been ranked the best private investigators in Los Angeles by ThreeBestRated.com! We’re honored to have received such a rating, and take pride in having never paid to receive such awards. Professional Attorney Services: While other sites that rate services […]

The Scam: From New York City to Los Angeles, some Uber and Lyft drivers have been exploiting the platform’s protection of drivers and their vehicles by claiming passengers got sick and vomited in the car – thus damaging the vehicle and requiring a “cleaning fee”. This automatically charged fee, often amounting to over $250.00 can […]

Is It Legal To Use GPS Trackers? Certified, licensed and insured private investigators use numerous pieces of equipment to assist them in performing subtle surveillance on a difficult or evasive subject. “Is that legal?” remains one of the most commonly asked questions from both lawyers and clients across Los Angeles. The answer depends on a […]

What’s The Difference Between A Retired Cop PI, and Paramount Investigative Services’ Investigators? Choosing The Right Private Investigator In Los Angeles Can Be Difficult – Learn The Difference Between Career Investigators and Ex-Cops! With countless private investigators in Los Angeles, businesses, celebrities, attorneys and residents all likely find themselves at a loss when determining which […]

Difficult Service of Process | The Paramount Difference Service of process especially evasive service of process can get ugly.  I’ve put together this process service compilation video for your viewing pleasure.  In upcoming videos I’ll be sure to break down how I keep safe, avoid physical altercations and when I need to serve docs on […]

Background checks And Due Diligence Investigations Background checks can be extremely important sources of viable information for an investigation. Level one background checks usually consist of online and database searches. By utilizing various powerful database resources, investigators can gain a better insight on the particular claim. Using online resources for information can also allow for […]