Unclaimed Money 101, Inc., is a full service, licensed, and insured, private investigative agency. We are dedicated to providing professional, discreet and effective investigative and security services. We are comprised of five divisions.

Personal Investigations Division

• Missing / Locating Persons
• Skip Tracing
• Background Checks
• Infidelity Investigations (Marital Surveillance)
• Child Support/Custody Investigations
• Stalking Mitigation
• Identity Theft Investigations
• Bunco Investigations
• E-Mail/Phone Tracing
• Surveillance Services
• General Investigations
• Public Record Searches

Corporate Investigations Division

• Due Diligence Investigations
• Product Counterfeiting Investigations

Legal Investigations Division

• Criminal and Civil Investigations

Asset Recovery Division

• Asset Recovery/Unclaimed Property Investigations

Security Division

• Executive Protection

Our Personal Investigations Division can assist you with wide range of concerns. We understand that when you seek the services of a private investigative agency it is usually because you need more information/intelligence to support an important decision in your life. Our goal is to provide you with accurate, reliable information that will empower you to make sound decisions.

Our Personal Investigative Services include:

Missing / Locating Persons

Is someone you care about missing?
Are you trying to locate an old high school or college classmate?
Are you searching for a runaway teenager?
Are you looking for the beneficiary of a will?

Almost everybody leaves a trail whether he or she realizes it or not. We have access to databases that are not available to the public that enable us to locate people. Once we locate the individual, we can verify the information through surveillance, interviews, and/or pretext phone calls. In difficult cases, we will go out in the street and actively perform a search for the individual. Please CONTACT US should you require our assistance.

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Skip Tracing

Are you having trouble trying to locate someone who owes you money?
Are you trying to locate a witness for an upcoming court case?
Are you looking for a bail jumper/wanted person?

We are experts in finding people who have intentionally "skipped out" and are trying to avoid being found. Our investigators have training and experience in tracking down hard to find persons. Please CONTACT US should you require our assistance.

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Background Checks

It is extremely important to know the facts about and the history of people with whom you or a loved one are building personal and/or business relationships with. We will perform a comprehensive check of their background to make sure that they are worthy of your trust.

PRE-NUPTIAL/DATING SCREENING

Has your potential spouse accurately portrayed who they really are to you? There are legal and financial consequences involved with getting married. Is your son or daughter dating someone who is a bad influence or possibly even dangerous? Have you met someone online and are wondering if he or she has portrayed himself or herself accurately to you?

We conduct discreet and covert checks for clients who are concerned about the background or behavior of significant others and potential mates.

NANNY CHECKS

Can your nanny be trusted with your children? Do you honestly know enough about her background to know that your children are safe with her? We conduct discreet and covert nanny checks.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING (FCRA RULES APPLY)

Are the contractors that you plan on hiring or have already hired reputable? Is letting them in your home safe?

TENANT SCREENING

It is extremely important for landowners and property managers to conduct tenant screening to avoid future difficulties and legal costs.

DOMESTIC CASES

Is there an individual involved in the household of a biological child that may be detrimental to a child's well being? Background checks are often very useful in these very difficult situations.

SCREEN POTENTIAL BUSINESS PARTNERS

Is a potential business partner trustworthy? Not knowing their background could have severe future financial ramifications.

We can assist you in getting the facts. We conduct discreet and confidential character and reputation checks by utilizing databases and by conducting field investigations if necessary. We conduct a comprehensive background search. Background checks commonly include the following sources depending upon how in-depth a search you require.

• ADDRESS HISTORIES
• EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
• CRIMINAL RECORDS
• EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• DRIVING HISTORIES
• CREDIT REPORTS
• MEDIA COVERAGE
• PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
• FINANCIAL PROFILE-LIENS AND JUDGEMENTS
• CIVIL FILINGS AND BANKRUPTCY REPORTS

We can tailor a search to meet your needs. Please CONTACT US should you require our assistance.

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Infidelity Investigations (Marital Surveillance)

Are you suspicious about the fidelity of your spouse or significant other?

We can conduct discreet surveillance using state of the art technology such as cameras, video/audio recorders, and GPS tracking devices to provide you with irrefutable evidence that will either confirm or deny your suspicions. Please CONTACT US should you require our assistance.

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Child Support/Custody Investigations

Are you looking for a deadbeat parent that owes child support?

We will locate the individual so that you can receive the financial support that you have already been awarded.

Are you involved in a custody dispute?

Documenting important facts and circumstances is crucial in a custody dispute. Our trained professionals are experts at conducting surveillance, gathering evidence, taking statements, and testifying in court. Please CONTACT US should you require our assistance.

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Stalking Mitigation

A recent study by the National Institute of Justice found that 8% of all women and 2% of all men will be the victims of stalking at some point in their lives. The majority of stalkers have been in relationships with their victims, but significant percentages never met their victims, or were just acquaintances, neighbors, friends, or co-workers. Stalking is defined as "any person who maliciously and repeatedly follows or harasses another person while making credible threats with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear for their safety".

Crimes that may constitute stalking include threatening or harassing phone calls, vandalism, terrorist threats, "peeping toms", trespassing, violation of restraining orders, phone tapping, and arson. A restraining order can be obtained in some cases but restraining orders are usually ineffective when dealing with former intimate-partner stalkers with whom you have had a prior relationship or with delusional stalkers. Unclaimed Money 101, Inc.'s trained investigators have experience with stalking mitigation. We can advise you on how to prevent, detect, avoid, and eliminate stalking situations.

In addition, we will help you to recognize the danger signs, advise you as to what precautions must be instituted, and develop a proactive approach to eliminate the stalkers activities. Please CONTACT US if you would like an assessment of the situation. There is no one set methodology for dealing with stalkers and an assessment of the situation is needed.

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Identity Theft Investigations

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States. Hackers are not the only ones committing identity theft. Private and public employees that have access to your personal information also commit identity theft. In addition, identity theft is a method used by terrorists to enter countries and obtain funding. We are committed to helping you protect your private information and to helping you recover from a breach of that information should it occur.

CONTACT US for a personal vulnerability assessment and let us advise you on the steps to take to prevent from becoming a victim.

CONTACT US to perform background checks on ALL employees that have access to your home or business where personal information is kept.

If you have already been a victim or should you happen to become a victim of identity theft, it is important for you to take the following steps:

Cancel credit cards immediately. Keep numbers handy at all times.

File a police report in the jurisdiction where the crime occurred.

Call the three national credit-reporting organizations.
Equifax: 800-525-6285
Experian: 800-397-3742
Trans Union: 800-680-7289

Call the Social Security Administration (fraud line):
1-800-269-0271

Contact the Federal Credit Reporting Agency (FCRA):
1-877-IDTHEFT

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Bunco Investigations

Bunco scams have been around for a very long time. Although anyone can become the victim of a Bunco scam, these crimes are particularly devastating when perpetrated upon senior citizens. Given the growing number of our Elder population, these scams are occurring at an alarming rate. Some typical scams are:

Sweetheart Swindle

Beware of young con artists, typically women in their 20s or 30s, who work their way into the heart of an elderly male, and then swindle him out of all his money and property. In extreme cases, the scam results in the slaying of the elderly person. In most cases, it results in the victim having his heart broken and his bank account emptied.

Fortune Telling Fraud

Beware of fortunetellers who tell you that money (or jewelry) is cursed and it must be placed in a plastic bag and buried in a certain spot, only to dig it up and steal it themselves.

Pigeon Drop

Beware of a stranger who approaches you to ask your advice on what to do with a found envelope that contains a large amount of money. Especially when they say that, they will share it with you but it involves you adding some "good faith" money.

Home Repair Fraud

Beware of someone who just happens to show up at your door offering to do home repairs that are simply "too good to be true".

Home Invasion Burglaries

Beware of strangers requesting to come into your home. Two favorite cons involve using young children who claim to "need to use the bathroom in your home" or women who are pregnant or look pregnant (or who claim to be ill) and just need to enter your home for a moment to "make a phone call" or "get a drink of water".

Get Rich Quick Schemes

Beware of a stranger who approaches you with any plan that involves making you a partner in a venture worth millions of dollars.

These are but a few of the hundreds of variations of Bunco scams. What they all have in common is the fact that the underlying intent is to separate YOU from your MONEY or PROPERTY.

At Unclaimed Money 101, Inc., we are experts at investigating these types of crimes. We are devoted to assisting in the identification, apprehension, and prosecution of these subjects. Victims are often too embarrassed to report being victimized by a Transient Criminal/Con artist. In fact, Transient Criminals count on the fact that their victims will not tell anyone about what has happened. This allows them to victimize numerous people without their crimes being reported. We can assure you that if you have been victimized, the odds are overwhelming that you are not the only one. Call us and we will advise you of the steps that need to be taken if you are to have any chance at all of getting your money and/or property back. It is possible to receive restitution from Transient Criminals who have victimized you. This is only possible however, after the Transient Criminal(s) has already been identified and arrested. Transient Criminals often agree to plea bargain deals in which they pay restitution to their victims in order to get their sentences reduced or avoid going to jail altogether.
Please CONTACT US if you have been the victim of one of these scams. We specialize in these types of cases.

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E-Mail/Phone Tracing

E-mail has taken over the printed letter as our primary source of communication. While most people use e-mail for its intended purpose others use it to send anonymous threats, send unsolicited commercial messages, commit internet auction fraud, even commit blackmail. At Unclaimed Money 101, Inc., we trace email addresses back to the actual name and address of the owner of the email address or Screen Name, as well as the location of where an email was sent from. We investigate the following:

• Tracing the Sender of Anonymous Emails
• EBay & Internet Auction Fraud Investigations
• Cyber-Stalker & Email Harassment Identification
• Internet Scam & Fraud Investigation
• Telephone Harassment Traces

Please CONTACT US should you require our assistance.

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Surveillance Services

Unclaimed Money 101, Inc.'s experienced licensed private investigators use the latest surveillance techniques combined with state of the art equipment to achieve unparalleled results. Surveillance is especially beneficial in Spousal and Employee investigations.

Our Surveillance Services include:

• Covert Surveillance
• Expert surveillance agents (Former and Active Law Enforcement Personnel)
• Covert Video Recording
• Real-time GPS Mobile Tracking
• Child Custody surveillance
• Marital and Significant Other Fidelity investigations
• Suspect Employee(s) investigations
• Surveillance of minors to determine drug abuse or poor judgment

Please CONTACT US should you require our assistance.

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General Investigations

Unclaimed Money 101, Inc., conducts a wide variety of general investigative services. If you do not see, the service you need listed above, CONTACT US and we will be happy to discuss the matter with you. If we do not offer the exact service you require, we may be able to provide an alternative service that will produce the results or evidence you need, or in some cases, we may refer you to one of our nationwide associates who provides the specific service you require.

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Public Records Searches

We conduct searches of public records and we have access to databases that are not available to the public. Please CONTACT US if you require information in one of the following areas.

Criminal/Arrest Records Civil Court Records Address Verification Education Level Verification Prison Verification Drivers License Records Motor Vehicle Trace (VIN) Corporate Records Death Master Files (SSA) Employment and Earning (Release Required)

Marriage/Divorce Records Bankruptcies, Liens & Judgments Uniform Commercial Codes (UCC) Consumer Credit Reports Business Credit Reports Real Property Records FAA Registration FCC Registration Professional License Verification Social Security Number Trace

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Our Corporate Investigations Division is dedicated to providing corporations with professional, reliable, and effective investigative services. We can provide information/intelligence that is crucial to maintaining a competitive advantage and to operating and managing a successful business.

Our Corporate Investigative Services include:

Due Diligence Investigations

Background checks (pre-employment, current employees, potential business partners) Surveillance (internal and external corporate surveillance).

Hiring reliable people and vendors is crucial to the success of any organization. We are dedicated to helping you detect potential risks such as criminal convictions, resume fraud, and past terminations due to impropriety. Our background screening services can help eliminate doubt about the integrity of job applicants and vendors. We can also help detect and prevent workplace violence, theft, injuries, and negligent hiring lawsuits.

From traditional background checks to specialized searches, our services can be tailored to meet the needs of any organization, providing you with reliable information to make empowered decisions. We can conduct internal and external investigations depending on your companies needs to ensure that expense accounts are not abused, or determine whether employees are stealing merchandise or information.

External investigations are typically done to uncover criminal schemes originating outside the corporation, such as theft of company assets through fraudulent billing of products by suppliers. We can pose as employees in order to conduct covert undercover operations. We also can perform mystery shopping for clients so that they can evaluate the performance of their employees. Please CONTACT US should you require our assistance in any of these matters.

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Product Counterfeiting Investigations

How can you stop counterfeiting and protect your firm?

At Unclaimed Money 101, Inc., we have investigators with law enforcement experience that are experts in product counterfeiting. Our undercover investigators have experience in following small dealers to their large-scale suppliers. We work with our contacts in law enforcement, we detect counterfeited merchandise, and we prepare evidence for judicial forfeiture proceedings to help your company in its anti counterfeiting efforts.

Please CONTACT US, and let us protect you from those who would like to profit at your company's expense.

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Our Legal Investigations Division is dedicated to providing attorneys with experienced, reliable, and effective investigative services in both criminal and civil matters. Our investigators have law enforcement backgrounds and are well versed in a wide variety of areas.

Criminal and Civil Investigations

• Locating witnesses
• Serving legal documents
• Interviewing prospective witnesses
• Gathering and reviewing evidence
• Collecting information on the parties to the litigation
• Taking photographs
• Testifying in court
• Collecting evidence and Preparing reports for trials

Please CONTACT US should you require our assistance.

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Our Asset Recovery Division can assist with unclaimed property recovery as well as with locating other assets. We can LOCATE ASSETS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. Whether it is CASH, STOCKS, BOATS, MOTOR VEHICLES, PLANES, REAL ESTATE, we can find it. We search public records, review financial documents, and conduct surveillance for signs of a lifestyle inconsistent with a person's purported income. We can check an individual for bankruptcies, liens, and judgments. If working in conjunction with an attorney, who has a court ordered subpoena, we can verify personal and/or business bank account and credit information. Our investigators are EXPERTS who have specialized training in financial investigations.

Our Asset Recovery services include:

Unclaimed Property Investigations

We provide professional asset recovery services. We are knowledgeable about unclaimed property compliance laws and we work hard to make sure that the recovery of your assets goes as smoothly as possible. After locating you, we send you a recovery agreement/limited power of attorney form. Once you have received the form, simply sign it, and then return it to us. Upon receipt of your written response, Unclaimed Money 101, Inc. will immediately notify you on the status of your claim. If additional information is needed, one of our experienced investigators will help you with the documentation necessary to complete the claim.

We assist with the SAFE and SECURE filing of unclaimed property claims. We are committed to protecting our clients' privacy and we strictly safeguard any personal information that is provided to us.

We are experts at streamlining the bureaucratic process and cutting through "red tape" to re-unite our clients with their property. We have personal contacts in many of the agencies that are responsible for processing claims.

We base our fee upon a percentage of the total value of the property that we help recover. We do not solicit nor do we accept any payment in advance, there are no hidden fees, or costs, and we only accept payment once your property has been recovered. If for any reason, you are not able to recover your property, YOU OWE US NOTHING!

We also assist with the following:

• Collection of Judgments and Awards
• Matrimonial Disputes
• Embezzlement

Please CONTACT US should you require our assistance.

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Executive Protection

Executive protection of high profile individuals is no longer a luxury, but a necessity due to the increase in violence around the world. Kidnappings are on the rise and the sending of political and religious messages through the use of violence has escalated. Personal and corporate information is readily available on the internet and even individuals who never thought of themselves as targets are being targeted by criminals like never before. We are dedicated to protecting the safety, health, and well-being of our clients by conducting a comprehensive assessment of each client's situation and making sure appropriate security measures are enacted. We have experience at providing protection for corporate, entertainment, athletic, and political clients. We use active and retired sworn law enforcement officers that possess firearms and defensive tactics training.

Please CONTACT US should you require our assistance.

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