Business Investigation
Professional. Thorough. Reliable.
BUSINESS
INVESTIGATION
The need for reliable, thorough, and discreet investigative services has never been more critical. Mike Golf Security & Investigation is dedicated to providing comprehensive business investigation services tailored to meet the unique needs of organisations of all sizes.
Whether you’re a small business owner, a large corporation, or a non-profit, our team of professional, accredited investigators is equipped to protect your assets, safeguard your brand, and ensure the integrity of your operations.
Suite of Business Investigation Services
We offer a broad range of investigative services designed to address various challenges that businesses face in the modern marketplace, including (but, not limited to):
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Our asset recovery services focus on identifying and reclaiming assets that have been hidden, misappropriated, or lost. We use advanced investigative methods to locate and verify various types of assets, including real estate, financial accounts, and personal property.
Our team works closely with legal professionals to ensure that recovery efforts comply with legal requirements and to facilitate the recovery process through negotiations or legal actions.
By providing detailed reports and strategic recovery plans, we help individuals and businesses regain control of their valuable assets.
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Locating and identifying valuable assets is crucial for various legal and financial matters. Our asset search services use advanced investigative techniques to uncover and verify assets owned by individuals or businesses.
This includes real estate, financial accounts, and personal property. Our detailed reports provide actionable insights to support legal actions, financial settlements, or due diligence processes.
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Ensuring that you have reliable and trustworthy individuals in personal and professional settings is crucial. Our background check services provide comprehensive evaluations to give you a clear understanding of a person’s history and credentials. We perform thorough investigations that include verifying identity, examining criminal records, and reviewing employment history.
Our background checks also cover financial stability, including credit reports and bankruptcy records, to assess potential risks. We gather information from public records, social media profiles, and other relevant sources to build a complete picture of an individual's background.
This service is essential for making informed decisions about hiring employees, entering into personal relationships, or managing financial transactions, ensuring that you have all the necessary information to mitigate risks and protect your interests.
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Our behaviour detection services are designed to identify individuals potentially involved in criminal or terror-related activities by recognising subtle signs such as body language, facial expressions, and movement patterns. This includes identifying suspicious behaviour from hostile reconnaissance to monitoring for left or disregarded bags in public areas or busy events, which could indicate a potential threat.
Our wide-ranging services are focused on detecting and mitigating all forms of criminal activity before they escalate, helping to ensure safety in high-risk environments. Depending on the scale of the task, we work in close collaboration with event security teams, law enforcement, and counterterrorism police to create a coordinated and effective response to any suspicious behaviour.
Whether at public events, in workplaces, or in other high-traffic areas, our skilled detectives integrate with our own and other security forces to assess risks, share intelligence, and maintain vigilance. This cooperative approach allows us to prevent incidents from occurring and respond swiftly when necessary, providing peace of mind for event organisers, businesses, and the public.
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Your brand and intellectual property (IP) are crucial assets that represent your company's identity and competitive advantage. Our services in brand and IP protection are designed to safeguard these valuable assets from infringement, misuse, and unauthorised exploitation.
We conduct thorough investigations to detect and address potential violations of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. This includes monitoring online platforms, market channels, and public records for signs of infringement or counterfeiting. Our team also assists in enforcing IP rights through legal actions and provides strategic advice to strengthen your IP portfolio.
By proactively protecting your brand and IP, we help ensure that your innovations and business identity remain secure and competitive in the marketplace.
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Our advanced bug sweeping services are designed to detect and neutralise covert listening devices and other forms of electronic eavesdropping, ensuring your private conversations remain private.
Whether you're safeguarding personal privacy, maintaining legal confidentiality, or protecting corporate secrets, we use state-of-the-art equipment to conduct meticulous sweeps of your premises, vehicles, and meeting locations.For individuals, our services provide peace of mind by ensuring that homes and vehicles are free from hidden bugs.
Legal professionals can also benefit greatly from our services. In an environment where confidentiality is crucial, we offer thorough sweeps to ensure that sensitive information discussed in legal consultations and meetings remains secure from prying ears.
For corporations, our comprehensive office sweeps help businesses protect their strategic discussions, trade secrets, and confidential meetings. We extend our services to external meeting locations, offering assurance that temporary venues are secure and free from eavesdropping devices.
We provide a robust shield against unauthorised surveillance, allowing you to focus on what matters most - your work, your privacy, and your peace of mind.
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Understanding your competitors is vital for maintaining a competitive edge and strategic planning. Our competitor analysis services provide in-depth research and insights into the activities, strengths, and weaknesses of your key rivals.
We utilise a variety of sources, including financial reports, market data, and industry news, to build a comprehensive profile of each competitor. This analysis includes examining their business strategies, product offerings, market positioning, and recent developments.
By gaining a detailed understanding of your competitors' operations and market behaviour, you can make informed decisions, identify opportunities for differentiation, and develop strategies to outperform them.
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Discreetly gathering information without alerting the subject is sometimes necessary to uncover the truth. Our covert surveillance services are conducted with the utmost skill, professionalism and confidentiality, allowing you to monitor activities, gather evidence, or verify suspicions without compromising position.
Whether it’s understanding employee behaviour, investigating suspected misconduct, or gathering intelligence on a competitor, our surveillance experts use advanced techniques and technology to ensure you get the insights you need.
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Our cyber investigation services take a comprehensive, preventative approach to identifying and mitigating cyber incidents such as data breaches, cyber fraud, and hacking. We leverage advanced forensic techniques to analyse compromised systems, trace the source of attacks, and assess their impact on your organisation, while employing proactive measures to prevent future breaches.
In addition to recovering and examining digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, and network servers, our team uses Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to gather crucial information on potential threats. By monitoring public sources and emerging cyber risks, we enhance your organisation’s ability to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
We also offer rapid incident response to contain and address cyber threats swiftly, minimising disruption and strengthening your overall cybersecurity defences.
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Recovering unpaid debts can be a complex and frustrating process, especially when debtors become unresponsive or difficult to locate. Our debtor tracing services are designed to find individuals or businesses that owe money, even if they’ve gone to great lengths to avoid detection.
Using advanced investigative techniques and databases, we efficiently trace debtors and provide you with the necessary information to pursue recovery actions. Whether you need to locate a debtor for legal proceedings or simply to reclaim outstanding payments, our services ensure that you can take the next steps with confidence.
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Conducting thorough due diligence is essential for making informed decisions in business transactions and partnerships. Our due diligence services include investigating financial records, legal histories, and corporate structures.
We provide detailed reports that help you assess risks and verify the legitimacy of potential partners or investments.
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Whether you need to locate a former employee for legal proceedings or investigate allegations of misconduct, our employee investigation services offer a comprehensive solution.
We specialise in tracing individuals, verifying employment history, and uncovering any misconduct or violations. Our team of experienced investigators will meticulously gather evidence, interview witnesses, and analyze documentation to provide you with accurate and reliable information.
By partnering with us, you can protect your business, mitigate risks, and make informed decisions. Our detailed reports will empower you to take decisive action, whether it's addressing internal issues or pursuing legal action.
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Uncovering financial discrepancies and fraud requires specialised skills. Our forensic accounting services analyse financial records to detect and investigate anomalies, fraud, and embezzlement.
We provide detailed forensic reports that can be used in legal proceedings or to address financial irregularities within your organisation.
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Addressing incidents of fraud and theft demands a meticulous approach. Our investigations involve gathering evidence, identifying perpetrators, and analysing the scope of fraudulent activities.
We offer detailed reports to support legal actions and recover losses, ensuring that your business is protected from financial crimes.
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Verifying the legitimacy of insurance claims is essential to prevent fraud and ensure fair settlements. Our insurance claim investigations include assessing the validity of claims, gathering evidence, and analysing discrepancies.
We provide comprehensive reports to assist in resolving disputes and ensuring accurate claim processing.
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Evaluating customer service and compliance can be achieved through mystery shopping. Our services involve deploying undercover shoppers to assess service quality, staff performance, and adherence to company policies.
We provide detailed reports and feedback to help businesses improve their customer experience and operational standards.
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Determining the true occupancy or residency status of a property can be crucial in various legal and personal matters. Our investigations verify who is living at a property, whether it meets legal requirements, and identify any discrepancies.
We provide accurate information to support property management and legal decisions.
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Our Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigative services provide businesses with an extensive range of actionable insights by collecting, analysing, and reporting on publicly available information (OSINF) from diverse online and traditional sources.
These services can enhance various aspects of business intelligence, offering detailed perspectives on market trends, competitor activities, and individual profiles, including:
Competitor Monitoring: Track competitor activities, product launches, strategic shifts, and market positioning to stay ahead in your industry.
Market and Trend Analysis: Gain insights into emerging market trends, customer sentiment, and industry developments to inform strategic decisions and identify new opportunities.
Reputation Management: Monitor public discussions, reviews, and media mentions to manage your company’s online reputation and respond to potential reputational risks.
Due Diligence and Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough background checks on individuals or organisations by uncovering public records, social media interactions, employment history, affiliations, and public statements, helping you assess risks and verify identities during mergers, partnerships, or hiring processes.
Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence: Identify potential cyber threats, such as data leaks, unauthorised mentions of your organisation in dark web forums, or suspicious activities targeting your brand.
Supply Chain Risk Monitoring: Keep track of suppliers, vendors, or partners by gathering intelligence on their business practices, financial standing, and potential vulnerabilities, ensuring that your supply chain remains resilient.
Geopolitical and Regulatory Intelligence: Stay informed about evolving regulatory changes, political developments, and regional risks that could impact your business operations in specific markets.
Brand Protection: Identify instances of counterfeiting, intellectual property theft, or unauthorised use of your brand online, helping you take timely action to protect your assets.
Social Media Surveillance: Monitor social media platforms to detect emerging issues, such as negative sentiment or potential crises, and gain insights into customer preferences and behaviour.
Employee and Insider Risk Monitoring: Uncover any potential insider threats by analysing employees' public online presence for signs of conflicts of interest, negative behaviours, or affiliations that could pose risks to your business.
Our OSINT services equip your business with timely and relevant intelligence, helping you make informed decisions, reduce risks, and maintain a competitive edge.
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Locating individuals is often essential in a variety of cases. Our people-tracing services utilise expert techniques, including Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), data matching and cross-referencing, and surveillance, all conducted in full compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We deliver precise and timely results to support a wide range of needs, such as legal matters, personal situations, and business-related investigations.
Our services include, but are not limited to, assisting with debt recovery, conducting fraud investigations, locating missing persons, reconnecting with contacts, and identifying individuals involved in legal proceedings.
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Ensuring that candidates for employment are suitable and trustworthy is essential. Our pre-employment screening services include verifying educational backgrounds, employment history, and criminal records.
We provide detailed reports to help you make informed hiring decisions and ensure a safe and reliable workforce.
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You've listed your rental property, and a potential tenant expresses interest. They seem promising, but a nagging doubt lingers. Is this person reliable? Will they respect your property and pay rent on time?
This is where our tenant investigation services come in. We delve deep into the tenant's background, uncovering crucial details that can safeguard your investment. We'll meticulously verify their identity, ensuring they are who they claim to be. We'll scrutinise their rental history, uncovering any past issues that might signal future problems. And we'll investigate their creditworthiness, assessing their financial stability and likelihood of timely rent payments.
But our services don't stop there. If you're facing a troublesome tenant, we're here to help. We'll investigate complaints of property damage, noise disturbances, or non-payment of rent. We'll gather evidence, interview witnesses, and compile comprehensive reports that can support legal actions if necessary.
By partnering with us, you'll gain peace of mind, knowing that your property is in safe hands. Our experienced investigators will provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions and protect your investment.
Don't take chances with your rental property. Let us help you navigate the complexities of tenant relations and ensure a smooth, stress-free and profitable rental experience.
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Our tracking services are designed to provide real-time monitoring and detailed reports on the location and movement of assets and vehicles. Whether you need to keep tabs on company vehicles, monitor the delivery of goods, or ensure the safety of valuable assets, our advanced GPS tracking systems offer precise and reliable data.
This service helps businesses improve logistics, reduce losses, and enhance operational efficiency by ensuring that vehicles and assets are where they need to be, when they need to be.
We provide tailored tracking solutions that meet the specific needs of your business, allowing you to manage your resources effectively and with peace of mind.
Why Choose Mike Golf Security & Investigation?
At Mike Golf Security & Investigation Ltd, we understand that every business is unique. That’s why we take the time to understand your specific needs and tailor our services to meet those requirements.
Our team of experienced investigators operates with the utmost professionalism and discretion, ensuring that your sensitive information remains secure and your business interests are protected.
As proud members of the Institute of Professional Investigators, and the UK Professional Investigators Network, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and the use of the latest investigative techniques and technologies.
Whether you require ongoing support or a one-time investigation, you can trust us to deliver accurate, reliable, and actionable results.
Contact Mike Golf Security & Investigation today so our business investigation services can provide you with the peace of mind and security you need.
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