COVER STORY:
Real Estate Fraud
by Michael J. Koryta
The lack of fraud prevention by many federal mortgage providers has created a steady stream of revenue for investigators, provided they have the background knowledge and expertise to handle it.

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SKIPTRACING:
An Easy Source Of Additional Revenue For Investigators
by Michael Dores
An easy way to increase your income that every PI should be taking advantage of.

THE RED FLAGS OF INSURANCE FRAUD:
by Jack Murray, CFE, CLI, CCDI
Insurance fraud is a fast growing field for PIs. Read about the various types and what you need to know in order to spot it.

NABBING THE BEAN COUNTERS GONE BAD
by Beverly D. Vickers
For years she exploited companies for thousands using loopholes in billing and inventory systems. Now she’shelping protect business from fraud.

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BUSINESS TIPS:IRS SCHEDULE C EXPENSE
by Barbara E. Cohen
The expenses from operating your business that can be subtracted to save big on your taxes.

INVESTIGATING REAL ESTATE FRAUD
by Michael J. Koryta
How to go about investigating real estate fraud.

E-MAIL PROTOCOLS AND SECURITY
by Leroy Cook and Steve Silva
Tips from the experts on improving e-mail etiquette and security.

LEARNING FROM CRIME ANALYSIS IN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
by Deborah Osborne Loewen
Become more effective as a private investigator by taking advantage of the knowledge and databases of crime analysts.

GADGETS AND GIMMICKS
by Buddy Bombet, Associate Editor, PI Magazine
Equipment and advice every PI should know.

A LOOK AT NIGHT VISION
by Kelly Riddle
A look at the most current night vision technology and a comparison of what is available.

BOOK REVIEW:
The National Directory of College and University Student Records
Don C. Johnson, Editor, PI Magazine
Don reviews a new resource directory that contains a wealth of information on accredited post secondary educational institutions.

COVER STORY:
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
by Eugene F. Ferraro, CFE, CPP
An in depth look at why employees become aggressors, how to recognize those who have, and how to prevent the known aggressor from progressing to violent outbursts.

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INVESTIGATING IN INDIAN COUNTRY
Know what you are doing
by Grace Elting Castle , CLI
An overview to assist you in understanding Indian law and culture for investigating the nearly six hundred sovereign nations in the United States.

GROWTH IN INSTANT MESSAGING
CREATES SECURITY CONCERNS
by Drew Robb
The rise of consumer-grade instant messaging in the corporate world has led to significant security problems. This article looks at the variety of IM choices out there for enterprise class systems.

DEPARTMENTS:
ELIYON:
Resumes on the Web
by Cynthia Hetherington, MLS, MSM
Proven places on the web to find the resume of your subject leading you to their current contact information.

THE PROGRESSIVE NATURE OF EMPLOYEE THEFT
by Robert DeFatta, CFE, CRT
An investigator’s insight into why good employees act out of character and commit thefts.

HOW DO YOUR CLIENTS HEAR YOU?
by Robert A. Dudash
A look at the importance of how other individuals perceive you and how to be conscientious of how we present ourselves to others in the way we talk.

PR FOR A PI
by Joan Riley
How to recognize opportunities to advertise for free and the principles of press release writing.

THE MEDIA AND THE PI
by Becky Blanton
Making yourself and the profession look good by handling the media the right way.

PIs AND REALITY TV
by Logan Clarke
The dos and don'ts that anyone who is offered a shot at participating in a PI reality show should know.

PRIVATE TRASH:
A New Hampshire Supreme Perspective
by Jordan G. Ulery
NH Supreme Court has created yet another law that investigators who “Dumpster Dive,” should be aware of.

DUMPSTER DIVING BACKFIRES:Unlicensed “Private Investigator” Is Scorned By Court
by Eddy McClain
Judge in a high profile case decides documents could not be proven to be legitimate and that the unlicensed PI was trespassing, thus stealing.

THE FCRA CHANGES ARE IN EFFECT
But Salvaging Credit Headers Is In Doubt
by Eddy McClain
Employers no longer need to provide suspects with a investigative report, but other bills are still threatening the profession.

MOUNTING AN UNDER-COVER INVESTIGATION IN THE WORKPLACE
An interview with Eugene F. Ferraro discussing when an investigation is the best option, and how to be successful.

TOP DOG:
How To Find The Back Door To A Top Ten Status on the Search Engines
by Joe Dysart
Free and cost-effective ways to help promote your web site and bring in more business.