Saturday, January 16, 2010

EmailRevealer.com Investigations Offers Asset Searches to Locate Hidden Assets

Opperman Investigations adds asset searches to their large and established line of online investigation services.

Denver, Colorado - December 21, 2009 – Opperman Investigations, an online investigation company specializing in identifying extramarital activity on the internet, has added asset searches to their investigative tool chest. Opperman’s asset investigations, available through their website at www.emailrevealer.com, provide creditors and individuals going through a divorce an effective legal channel to locate unclaimed or hidden assets to satisfy back debts, to aid with divorce litigation, and to help with collection on child support payments.
Prior to 1999, asset searches were significantly easier than they are today. While legislation passed that year was hailed as a step in the right direction for consumer protection, Ed Opperman, the owner of EmailRevealer.com, shares how these changes affected the private investigation field - “Consumer complaints about privacy triggered lawmakers to enact new legislation. After these changes to privacy laws, many investigators were no longer able to conduct asset searches in strict compliance with the Drivers Protection Privacy Act (DPPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). This is mainly due to a reliance on pretexting to obtain financial information. They [investigators] would call the financial institutions and impersonate the actual account holder to obtain the financial information.”
Pretexting, which was a popular tool for investigators trying to locate account types, account numbers, and balances on behalf of their clients, was suddenly off the table. While this did curb the effectiveness of asset searches, specifically those relating to financial accounts held by the individual being investigated, Mr. Opperman’s investigative services have apparently discovered a way to locate financial information about account holders using GLBA-compliant methods. Opperman continues, “[we have] developed legal methods to obtain banking information including the banks where accounts are held. This information in conjunction with subpoena power can locate exact account numbers and balances.”
Opperman’s asset investigation services purportedly can find assets including vehicles, real estate, property, bank accounts, and investment accounts.
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EmailRevealer.com is an online investigation service specializing in identifying extramarital activity online, though their investigative services provide a wide array of investigation tools – For more information on Opperman Investigations, or to have them review your case, visit their website at http://www.emailrevealer.com

What Instant Reverse Email Search Services Can't Tell You

You're probably familiar with the concept of reverse email search services, and if you've done any amount of research on the subject, you probably know that many of these reverse email lookup services purport to provide you with instant results. Even though we live in a 'give it to me now' society, and many of us tend to want that 'instant access' to many things in our everyday lives, quicker results are not always better. Especially when it comes to reverse email lookup services, you'll potentially be missing out on a great deal of information if you choose the instant results over more thorough email address investigation services.

Instant reverse email search results - what they provide

Instant-results reverse email searches can provide simple surface data about the person behind an email address. If you're using an email address alone, without the headers, however, you'll probably be limited to receiving the email address users' ISP, or internet service provider, and maybe some links to online locations where the email address owner may have an account setup, such as a social-networking website.

If you happen to have the full email headers from the sender, you may be able receive even more data, which can include the user's ISP when not available using an email-address only search, the user's IP address, physical location, or maybe even place of employment.

Instant results reverse email searches can be beneficial if you just need a quick lookup on the owner of an email address, but especially without the header information, it's really a guessing game as to whether you will receive any usable results from one of these instant results reverse email lookups.

Missing information from instant email search results

While the instant access method of information retrieval may suit your temperament or even needs better, there is a lot of information that cannot be found, let alone verified, by using an instant reverse email address lookup service. Probably the biggest difference between an instant reverse email lookup services and a comprehensive lookup service is that the latter is in the best position to give you the real identity behind the email address. While you will receive, mostly, the same surface information, you lack of the human research aspect and their interpretation of that information through their years of investigative experience.

For example, a simple reverse email search service may be able to help you identify the owner's ISP or employer. However, a comprehensive look at that email address, using the same information, may be able to help you find a person's real name, their current city or even address, places that they've lived in the past, or detailed information about them through websites that they use, or places where they are registered online. Instant results reverse email lookups simply lack the human research element that can mean the difference between verifying the user behind the email address and receiving ambiguous and unusable information.

Reverse email search services with instant results may bode well with your needs and your temperament, but they oftentimes lack the results that you really need.

Friday, December 25, 2009

Divorce and Computer Evidence

Today, we live in an expanding digital world. On any given day, many people use a myriad of digital equipment to process, store and send data. Digital tools that are commonly used may include, without limitation:

Desk top computers

Laptop computers

personal digital assistants (PDA) which act as electronic organizers or day planners that are portable, easy to use and capable of sharing information with your PC.

Cell Phones;

TIVO (which can be modified to store data);

Digital Cameras.

These devices offer a rich source of information which often overlooked in divorce proceedings. Any of these digital databases may be forensically examined as part of the divorce discovery process. This may involve making a mirrored copy of hard drives, examining stored data or recovering deleted information.


Clearly, such a forensic analysis can be an indispensable tool in high conflict divorce cases where there is a suspicion of wealth transfers or to locate proof of infidelity or other fault based conduct. Information obtainable may include:


(1) e-mail messages;

(2) instant messages;

(3) user names; passwords;

(4) names and addresses of financial institutions;

(5) asset transfers;

(6)fund transfers;

(7) debt information;

(8) account activity;

(9) monitoring activity including creating chronological timelines for computer program use;

(10) recovering deleted, encrypted, or damaged file information.


It is important to remember that deleted information is never truly deleted. Even formatting the hard drive of a computer does not erase stored date and, instead, simply erases the links that point to where the data can be located. In fact, computer experts claim that if an amateur tried to burn their computer in a fireplace, there is a very good chance the data could still be recovered. What is even more compelling is that, in many instances, the most important evidence is proof that there was an attempt to destroy data. Some things that may be discovered in a forensic examination include:


(1) Saved Files – These are data files that exist in a form that can be readily used. They can often be located in named and organized directories. However, a good investigator will look further for files that are hidden in strange directories or even marked to be hidden from the operating system. Often, computer users attempt to hide files by adding suffixes to the file name like .exe in order to avoid detection.


(2) Deleted Files – When a file is deleted from a computer, it is not altered. The operating system is just told to ignore that it exists. Unless the operating system writes new data over the old, it may be recovered.


(3) Temporary Files – Operating systems and programs temporarily store a copy of working data in various places. Sometimes it is in the same location as the original. More frequently it is in a specially designated folder specifically for temporary files.


(4) Metadata – This is a term that refers to corollary information that is stored along with data. It includes such things as the date the file was created, modified and last accessed. It can tell us the original owner as well as everyone who has ever used it. Sometimes it contains previous versions of the document.


(5) Disk Slack – When data is stored, it accidentally captures data from previous documents. With the certain forensic software, this datas can be searched and the old data resurrected.


The consequences of discovering undisclosed assets or other relevant information in divorce can be profound. The party that fails to disclose the asset during the divorce process may be required to pay attorney’s fees, turn over the asset to the other party or to the court in a receivership proceeding in addition to calling into question that party’s credibility in the proceedings as a whole. Actively pursing this avenue of investigation may be the difference between losing out on significant assets or finding a treasure trove of financial information from local investments and real estate holdings even if they are held in the name of another person or sheltered as part of a holding company. In practice, forensic examinations have been effective in turning up financial institutions to explore for hidden accounts and discovering wealth transfers to overseas repositories.


The goal of computer forensics is to do a structured investigation and find out exactly what happened on a digital system, and who was responsible for it. Hiring a qualified expert is critical to such an investigation. Any manipulation of a digital device from an untrained person may effectively destroy the admissibility of any evidence found since such information in untrained hands may be manipulated and modified by mistake or design. A forensic expert, by contrast, must take great pains to preserve the data in its original form before even commencing an analysis. This means that forensic examiners must take steps to ensure the integrity of the information contained within those physical items while developing methods and techniques that provide valid and reliable results while protecting the real evidence—the information—from harm. In the context of a computer hard drive, this may mean making a mirrored hard drive so that the original condition of the hard drive is preserved for any subsequent investigation.


Forensic expert generally use three phases for recovering evidence from a computer system or storage medium. Those phases include:


(1) Acquiring the data;

(2) Analyzing the data; and

(3) Reporting the data.

(4) Digital device users, including computer users, always leave tracks. According to computer forensic experts, it is “just” a matter of finding these tracks.


It is important to recognize that computer evidence almost never exists in isolation. It is a product of the data stored, the application used to create and store it, and the computer system that directed these activities. Even the applications used to create data may serve a critical role.


For example, in one particular divorce proceeding, discovery was served to acquire financial records related to a family owned business. In response, the spouse that operated the business provided profit and loss statements and general ledgers for a four year period. the records seemed to minimize the corporate assets and income. As a result, a Motion was brought to perform a forensic analysis on the computer system where the records were purportedly stored. At trial, it was revealed that the computer that was analyzed had been used to modify the data. Specifically, a program designed to erase data was downloaded and used to remove items from the hard drive only shortly before the computer was turned over to the forensic examiner. Even more compelling, the forensic examiner was able to determine that the financial records that were provided by the spouse had been created by a program version that was not in use at the time the records were purportedly compiled. The end result was that the court imposed a sanction against the party providing the records including a presumption that the records had been modified and were inaccurate.


Conclusion


Valid and reliable methods to recover data from computers as part of discovery in divorce proceedings are becoming fundamental for divorce lawyers. this is particularly true in cases with larger estates, complicated business or real estate holdings or multi-jurisdictional assets. These methods must not be overlooked. However, in such cases, it is critical to hire an attorney and a computer forensic expert capable of finding necessary information and presenting it effectively in court.



For legal representation call 612.240.8005



Maury D. Beaulier is a recognized leader in divorce and famnily law in Minnesota and Wisconsin including high profile cases across both sttaes. He can be reached at http://www.divorceprofessionals.com or at (612) 240-8005.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Does an extramarital affair automatically lead to divorce?

Many wives, and even husbands, "jump the gun" so to speak, and wonder what the outcome of their marriage will be if they find out that their "gut instinct" is true. If you suspect that your spouse may be cheating on you, your mind may naturally wander to the not-too-distant future, and the "what could be". However, before you let your mind and emotions take over, and take you into the unfounded world of which you are contemplating, you need to, first of all, verify that your spouse is, in fact, having an extramarital affair.

Identifying an unfaithful spouse

While painful, the first step in healing the wounds over an affair is verifying whether or not the affair is actually taking place. While there are dozens of different signs that your spouse may be exuding that point to them cheating on you -- unless you have proof, or a confession, there will always be that lingering doubt in the back of your mind.

Because the unfaithful today use the internet to aide them in their extramarital activities, online infidelity investigation services are the recommended method of either validating your suspicions, or putting them to rest for good.

Avoiding the pitfalls of false accusations

In some cases, the act of falsely accusing your spouse of cheating on you can cause irreparable harm to your relationship. In fact, these accusations may trigger the type of distrust and hurt that cheating on your spouse yourself may cause -- accusations can be extremely damaging. For this reason, before you confront your spouse about your suspicions -- you need to have undeniable proof that they are, in fact, having an extramarital affair.

How to heal from an extramarital affair

Once you have verified that your spouse has been cheating on you, or did cheat on you in the past -- you need to confront them and take an honest look at your feelings. It will take time -- yes. You may actually need to separate yourself from your spouse for a season, and maybe even your kids for a short period of time as well. Get away, sort your personal feelings about yourself out, identify what you really want, and then go back to discuss things with your spouse.

Now, there is no denying it -- sometimes marriages will not work out after an extramarital affair. However, more times than not, there are ways to keep a marriage together, and even make it even stronger than it was before.

While it is true that extramarital infidelity can wreak havoc on a relationship, and it certainly can cause walls to go up between couples when an extramarital affair has taken place -- an affair does not have to destroy a marriage.


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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Cheaters Can't Hide From a Computer Forensic Examination

Extramarital activity is an unfortunate reality these days; nobody is immune to the devastation caused by a cheating partner. While there are a large number of marriages and partnerships with wholly committed individuals, for every truly committed relationship there are several where at least one partner is, in some way, sneaking around on the other. Today's technologies have created a bubble of sorts, allowing cheaters to carry on with their extramarital activities with what they think is complete privacy. However, what most cheaters do not know is that, even though they may think that their ways are well hidden, there are ways to uncover what it is that they've been up to.

A computer forensic examination can help you recover previously deleted data from a computer's hard drive. This 'deleted data' can include everything that has ever been stored on the computer -- images, videos, visited websites, emails, installed applications, and more. In some cases, a computer forensic expert may be able to piece together several years' worth of data that was supposedly deleted a long time ago. The main tools that cheaters use to hide their illicit activities allows them to clear their web browsing history, cookies, remove items from their recycle bin, and remove form data. Now, if you're not a computer expert, deleted files and histories might as well as be gone forever, you're not likely going to be able to recover them yourself. However, just because a file was deleted from a computer does not mean that it is gone forever.

When a file, a history item, an email, or anything else, is added to a computer hard drive, that data is there permanently until it is overwritten by new data. It may take weeks, months, or years for data to become 'unrecoverable', and this is how cheaters can be caught by computer forensic examination services. If your spouse or partner is using their computer to cheat on you, the technology is here that will help you to recover files that have been deleted from their computers.

Cheaters can continue to clean their web browsing history, deleting their emails, removing incriminating photos and videos. Fortunately, many cheaters and would-be cheaters think that this is enough for them to cover their tracks and to hide their illicit ways from you. While thinking that your spouse is cheating on you is hardly a positive situation, at least you have a way to catch them where they least expect it. Cheaters can cheat, but they can't hide from a computer forensic examination.

Copyright (c) 2009 Ed Opperman
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

How To Stop Cyber Stalking With A Reverse Email Search

Everyone knows how big of a problem cyber stalking is but what you don't know is that cyber stalking is becoming just as big of a problem. Did you know that there was a survey done that states that one million women and 371 thousand men are cyberstalked yearly in the United States?So what is cyber stalking? It is similar to stalking offline but not quite the same. It is basically where someone uses electronic communication media to harass you, threaten you, bully you or try their best to intimidate you, their victim.The communication media that they might use can include email, websites, forums, newsgroups, instant messaging and anything else that is online.You will know when you have someone cyber-stalking you because they use a large variety of techniques to harass you or their other victims.

You may find that you start receiving hostile and unwelcome or unwanted emails.The key word is unwanted. If you feel uneasy about the contact someone is giving to you they may very well be stalking you online.They may publish false information about you in chat rooms and forums. They have also been found to pose as victims in provocative and confrontational sessions online and in email messages with other people. They will also use MySpace and other online sites to harass their victims.To get to their victims there are many times that physical stalkers become cyber stalkers.

The internet makes it easier for stalkers to contact their victim in a lot of new ways.This doesn't mean that you don't want to get online, it just means that you need to be careful when you are online. Always pay attention and watch what you are doing.Putting personal information online in an unsecured area is a bad idea unless you are running an online business and want to be contacted. Even then that contact should always be in a professional manner relating to the business you offer.One thing you need to be aware of is that the stalking starts online as cyber stalking, it can still turn into physical stalking. This means that you could start receiving unwanted and abusive phone calls frequently. You could experience vandalism, trespassing and maybe even a physical assault.As you can see, the problem of cyber stalking is not uncommon and there are steps that can be taken to make your life a lost easier.You do not have to sit back and get walked over.You can hire a private investigator that is an expert in reverse email investigations. They can trace the email back to the senders, locate and identify him and deliver a report that can be used in a court of law to prosecute your stalker.Stalking is serious business and should not be taken lightly so be sure the investigator you hire is qualified to carry this investigation through to the end. Many older investigators will not be familiar with this field and mistakenly tell you that a supeopne or search warrent is required. In their confusion they may also think you are asking them to hack into someone email account. Make sure the PI you hire is widely acknowledged as an expert in email tracing and is therefore qualified to handle the job.

Published At: Isnare Free Articles Directory http://www.isnare.comPermanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=334637&ca=InternetEd Opperman , president of Opperman Investigations Inc is an expert in Cyber Stalking Investigations. If you need help with a Reverse Email Search visit www.emailrevealer.com

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Asset Search-Locate Hiden Funds and Secret Bank Accounts

Ed Opperman

Getting into a financial venture with a company or an individual proves to be tricky endeavor. True, there are laws that will help you file a case should the transaction turn out fraudulent, but it is always better to nip the problem at the bud and find out if what you're getting into is legitimate. Public records is one of the most effective channels you can explore when conducting an asset search.There are different packages available depending on how much information you wish to acquire regarding someone's assets. Basic searches will most likely include personal belongings, properties and credit history. There are very reliable Web sites that offer advanced asset searches which will provide you more details like past financial ventures, previous companies the person has worked for, previous companies the person owned, aircraft and watercraft ownership, bankruptcy if any, tax liens, corporate records, enhanced marriage and divorce check, judgments on small claims, house ownership, estimated income based on average house value and neighborhood income and other persons he or she may have worked with in the past.Online asset search engines will use a variety of techniques and advanced tools featuring a huge database to make sure that all figures and details are accurate and up-to-date. Financial and property assets will be searched, investigated and verified to prove whether or not the person is telling you the truth regarding his or her credibility. When viewing an asset search report, you have to know how to watch out for bad signs such as:1. His or her personal lifestyle does not match the estimated income. If the person seems to own so much, but have a disproportionate income, you may start to feel doubtful and ask questions.2. The person has a number of civil suits filed against him or her or the person has filed a number of civil suits to other parties in a financial endeavor. Find out the details to stay protected from unscrupulous schemes and other dishonest activities.3. The individual has declared bankruptcy in the past. Although bankruptcy is not immediately a negative factor, you still have to find out if the cause was reasonable.Even if the person has had mishaps with finances in the past, the decision to reconsider and get into a venture with him or her remains entirely up to you. You will need the person's basic identifying information before you are able to conduct a successful asset search online. It will be easier for searchers to narrow down the target if you also include the address, approximate age and current employment. Searches will usually be based on public records since regulations still prioritize the privacy and confidentiality of the individual unless you have legal basis and permission to access other types of records.It is equally important to keep your assets protected by using a number of strategies. Getting a lawyer and accountant will help you make wiser decisions. Liabilities and taxes can also be reduced through useful approaches like insurance and properly choosing the type of partnership that is most advantageous for you. Keep your records as private as possible to keep others from acquiring asset info that may put your business or financial stability at risk. Also learn about state laws and regulations that will help boost the performance of your assets and maximize your security.

About Author: Ed Opperman invites you to visit his asset search and online investigation website for all of your search needs. He offers employment locate, internet infidelity investigations, email tracing, telephone investigations, and a lot more. To learn more about asset search and other useful information please click here now:===> www.emailrevealer.com