Frequently Asked Questions - Wescott Investigative Services 

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FAQs

Many people have never hired a Private Investigator before and wonder what to expect. One of the most important aspects is trust. You must feel comfortable and believe your investigator will approach your matter with the utmost effort and confidentially. Don't be afraid to ask questions before you hire a Private Investigator.

Prices vary from an hourly rate to a flat rate depending on the type of investigation or civil service you are requesting. Please keep in mind that when you hire a Private Investigator from Wescott Investigative Services, you're hiring someone who has years of skilled investigative experience and is licensed by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, to conduct and manage private investigations.

Yes. Working with your attorney the Private Investigator can interview witnesses and help uncover the whole story and protect your rights.

Absolutely, surveillance is something we do all the time. There are really very few limitations on surveillance in public areas. A simple issue should be understood. A person's public activities can be observed during a surveillance and be used by a private investigator to develop information useful to the client.

No. Surveillance requires training and experience. Liability issues may arise if something goes wrong. If knowing someone's activity is important, hire a professional.

It has been our experience over the years that if the situation is important enough to affect your personal, business, or financial future, strong consideration should be given to a background check. This is especially important if you have a "gut" feeling something is wrong or the person is not always open regarding past activities or issues. In today's world we often don't trust our instincts enough however, they are usually very accurate!

Yes. In life we lose contact with people or someone goes missing. A Private Investigator will conduct an investigation, search public records and other sources throughout the United States and find a person's current location. You can reestablish contact and locate those who are missing.

In the United States, who we associate with is considered private. However, when those relations have a damaging effect on our family or business, we have the right to know the truth. A Private Investigator can help uncover the truth.