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The Real Signs vs. Paranoia — From Someone Who Does This for a Living By Joe Anthony | Alias Investigations | Eugene, Oregon Let's be honest — most of us have had that moment. You glance in the rearview mirror and notice the same car has been behind you for a while. Your brain starts running scenarios. Is someone following me? Sometimes that instinct is worth paying attention to. More often, it isn't. After years of conducting professional surveillance, I can tell you that mo

By Alias Investigates | Eugene, Oregon If you've ever hired a private investigator to run a background check on a job applicant or current employee, there's something important you may not know: that investigation is almost certainly regulated by federal law — and if it wasn't conducted correctly, your business could be exposed to serious legal liability. We're talking about the Fair Credit Reporting Act, or FCRA — a federal consumer protection statute that most people associ

Winning a civil lawsuit is a significant legal achievement — but for many plaintiffs, the real challenge begins after the verdict. When a court orders wage garnishment, the debtor must have verifiable employment for that order to be enforced. If the debtor claims to be unemployed, has changed jobs, or is working under the table, your judgment can sit uncollected for months or even years. This is where a licensed private investigator becomes one of the most valuable assets in