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If you are searching the Internet for a Maryland Private Investigator you have come to the right place.
Our agency is licensed by the Maryland State Police to conduct surveillance. We handle cases related to
Adultery, Child Custody, Drug Use, Alcohol Abuse, Workers Compensation Fraud, Insurance Fraud and
Employee Theft. There are many other circumstances that may require surveillance. If your situation does
not fall into any of the categories listed just give us a call to see if we can help.
Regardless of the type of surveillance, the same basic practices are used in obtaining the desired results.
Our investigators work with you to determine what day and time period you need to have the subject
followed. During the surveillance event, our investigators will use a video camera to document the activity
of the subject.
Many times the evidence that our investigators collect is needed in court. The work that we perform and
the evidence that we gather is allowed in court and can be presented on your behalf by the investigators.
A retainer (deposit) is required prior to each scheduled surveillance event. Based on the information that
you provide, we can estimate the cost and settle up any difference at the conclusion of the surveillance
event. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Personal Checks and Money Orders. When you
are ready to get started click on the "Forms" tab and then "Client Agreement / Case Information". This
will allow you to download a Microsoft Word document and fill in you case information.
Our investigators are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You tell us the hours that you need covered
and we will make it happen.
Our agency is licensed by the Maryland State Police to conduct surveillance. We handle cases related to
Adultery, Child Custody, Drug Use, Alcohol Abuse, Workers Compensation Fraud, Insurance Fraud and
Employee Theft. There are many other circumstances that may require surveillance. If your situation does
not fall into any of the categories listed just give us a call to see if we can help.
Regardless of the type of surveillance, the same basic practices are used in obtaining the desired results.
Our investigators work with you to determine what day and time period you need to have the subject
followed. During the surveillance event, our investigators will use a video camera to document the activity
of the subject.
Many times the evidence that our investigators collect is needed in court. The work that we perform and
the evidence that we gather is allowed in court and can be presented on your behalf by the investigators.
A retainer (deposit) is required prior to each scheduled surveillance event. Based on the information that
you provide, we can estimate the cost and settle up any difference at the conclusion of the surveillance
event. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Personal Checks and Money Orders. When you
are ready to get started click on the "Forms" tab and then "Client Agreement / Case Information". This
will allow you to download a Microsoft Word document and fill in you case information.
Our investigators are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You tell us the hours that you need covered
and we will make it happen.
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| About Us |
Adultery
If you suspect that your spouse is having an affair then surveillance should be conducted when he/she has
time to meet with the other person. Every case is different but surveillance times should focus on when
you think he/she is available to meet the other person. You have to watch and question everything he/she
says to you. Something as simple as working out at the gym can provide enough time for them to get
together. A business executive may say that he has to leave early on Friday to attend a seminar. There
may be an actual seminar that day but guess what, he’s leaving early to meet his girlfriend. People that
cheat on their spouse come up with one lie after another. We can help guide you through the thought
process of determining an appropriate time period. All of the information that you provide us is strictly
confidential. Our goal is to conduct surveillance and remain undetected by the person being followed as
well as the general public.
Child Custody
In this type of situation we are usually trying to show that one of the parents of the child have a faulty
decision making process. This can be something as simple as not using a car seat or a more serious
situation like drinking and driving, physical abuse or leaving the child with others while going out to the
bar. Our goal is to document any and all behavior that will help you in court. The judge starts out the case
viewing both parents equally. Our evidence can help the judge make an informed decision that’s in the
child’s best interest.
Cohabitation
There are times where we are asked to see if anyone is currently living with another person. The reasons
for this vary but our approach is the same. Investigators establish a surveillance position on the residence
so that anyone entering or exiting the residence can be video taped. The investigator must hide out in the
vehicle so that they cannot be seen by the subject or neighbors. Once we determine that another adult has
arrived at the residence we would obtain the vehicle make, model and tag number in order to get their
identity. A decision would be make as to the importance of documenting whether this person spends the
night and appropriate action would be taken by investigators.
Drug Use
Catching a person in the act of buying or using drugs is very difficult. It’s just part of the users daily
routine to keep anyone from seeing it take place. There are times where we are successful in video taping
what appears to be the exchange of drugs for money. The subject drives downtown into a run down area.
The subject pulls to the curb while at the same time a person on the sidewalk reaches into the passenger
window pulling their arm back out within a split second. The subject drives away and returns home. We all
know what probably just happened but the investigator cannot testify that the subject purchased drugs. We
can show the video tape to the judge and let him/her decide how likely it is that drugs were purchased.
Obtaining this type of evidence usually takes multiple attempts unless you know where and when the drugs
are being purchased in advance.
Alcohol Abuse
Most of the time when there is a drinking problem it is related to a Child Custody case. The parent in
question is placing the child in danger by drinking and driving. The parent gets off of work at 3:30 p.m.,
goes to the local bar and has four drinks prior to picking up the child at 5:00 p.m. Our investigators would
be inside the bar counting the number of drinks and the rate of consumption. A recent case had
investigators document the father drinking three beers on a construction job site one hour prior to getting
his 10 year old son. They go from the house to a restaurant where he drinks three more beers in about
forty-five minutes then drives his son home to the mother. After the judge saw our evidence the father
was only allowed supervised visitation.
Workers Compensation Fraud
Over the years, AAA Surveillance, Inc., agents have been called upon to verify the claims of workers who
are alleged to be "disabled." This facet of our business is very rewarding. Especially when we can report
that the subject of our investigation is and continues to be, in need of Worker's Compensation. In such
cases, the insurance carrier is reassured that the system is working.
However, our agents have repeatedly uncovered fraudulent and bogus claims. On countless occasions, we
have recorded activities of people who are collecting compensation improperly and illegally. These people,
we feel, are cheating those who really need the system. Frequently, the subject is followed and observed at
their unreported source of income. Agents have also found claimants engaged in physical endeavors that
would be impossible for a truly "disabled" worker.
Exposing thieves, cheats, and frauds for the Worker's Compensation program is rapidly becoming a
favorite case scenario in this office. Discount provided for 3 or more days of surveillance. We look forward
to hearing from you and will work hard to earn your business.
If you suspect that your spouse is having an affair then surveillance should be conducted when he/she has
time to meet with the other person. Every case is different but surveillance times should focus on when
you think he/she is available to meet the other person. You have to watch and question everything he/she
says to you. Something as simple as working out at the gym can provide enough time for them to get
together. A business executive may say that he has to leave early on Friday to attend a seminar. There
may be an actual seminar that day but guess what, he’s leaving early to meet his girlfriend. People that
cheat on their spouse come up with one lie after another. We can help guide you through the thought
process of determining an appropriate time period. All of the information that you provide us is strictly
confidential. Our goal is to conduct surveillance and remain undetected by the person being followed as
well as the general public.
Child Custody
In this type of situation we are usually trying to show that one of the parents of the child have a faulty
decision making process. This can be something as simple as not using a car seat or a more serious
situation like drinking and driving, physical abuse or leaving the child with others while going out to the
bar. Our goal is to document any and all behavior that will help you in court. The judge starts out the case
viewing both parents equally. Our evidence can help the judge make an informed decision that’s in the
child’s best interest.
Cohabitation
There are times where we are asked to see if anyone is currently living with another person. The reasons
for this vary but our approach is the same. Investigators establish a surveillance position on the residence
so that anyone entering or exiting the residence can be video taped. The investigator must hide out in the
vehicle so that they cannot be seen by the subject or neighbors. Once we determine that another adult has
arrived at the residence we would obtain the vehicle make, model and tag number in order to get their
identity. A decision would be make as to the importance of documenting whether this person spends the
night and appropriate action would be taken by investigators.
Drug Use
Catching a person in the act of buying or using drugs is very difficult. It’s just part of the users daily
routine to keep anyone from seeing it take place. There are times where we are successful in video taping
what appears to be the exchange of drugs for money. The subject drives downtown into a run down area.
The subject pulls to the curb while at the same time a person on the sidewalk reaches into the passenger
window pulling their arm back out within a split second. The subject drives away and returns home. We all
know what probably just happened but the investigator cannot testify that the subject purchased drugs. We
can show the video tape to the judge and let him/her decide how likely it is that drugs were purchased.
Obtaining this type of evidence usually takes multiple attempts unless you know where and when the drugs
are being purchased in advance.
Alcohol Abuse
Most of the time when there is a drinking problem it is related to a Child Custody case. The parent in
question is placing the child in danger by drinking and driving. The parent gets off of work at 3:30 p.m.,
goes to the local bar and has four drinks prior to picking up the child at 5:00 p.m. Our investigators would
be inside the bar counting the number of drinks and the rate of consumption. A recent case had
investigators document the father drinking three beers on a construction job site one hour prior to getting
his 10 year old son. They go from the house to a restaurant where he drinks three more beers in about
forty-five minutes then drives his son home to the mother. After the judge saw our evidence the father
was only allowed supervised visitation.
Workers Compensation Fraud
Over the years, AAA Surveillance, Inc., agents have been called upon to verify the claims of workers who
are alleged to be "disabled." This facet of our business is very rewarding. Especially when we can report
that the subject of our investigation is and continues to be, in need of Worker's Compensation. In such
cases, the insurance carrier is reassured that the system is working.
However, our agents have repeatedly uncovered fraudulent and bogus claims. On countless occasions, we
have recorded activities of people who are collecting compensation improperly and illegally. These people,
we feel, are cheating those who really need the system. Frequently, the subject is followed and observed at
their unreported source of income. Agents have also found claimants engaged in physical endeavors that
would be impossible for a truly "disabled" worker.
Exposing thieves, cheats, and frauds for the Worker's Compensation program is rapidly becoming a
favorite case scenario in this office. Discount provided for 3 or more days of surveillance. We look forward
to hearing from you and will work hard to earn your business.
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
1. How much does it cost to hire an investigator? All cases are worked using two investigators at a
combined hourly rate of $125 plus tax and any expenses. Investigators travel in separate vehicles and
change positions frequently when followed a vehicle to avoid detection.
2. Can I hire an investigator to check out an address? This should only take about 45 minutes including
drive time to and from the location. We have a 4-hour minimum whenever surveillance is requested.
There are times where we try to assist you by offering to check out an address IF one of our investigators
is passing by that location while going to another case.
3. What if I find out at the last minute that my spouse if going out after work and it’s already 3:00 p.m.
Will you be able to get investigators out there before 4:30 p.m.? Although we would like your business this
type of situation usually ends in failure. We spent our first few years in business jumping through hoops
and quickly discovered that we were just wasting our time and our clients money. Most often we discovered
that the spouse left work well before their normal stop time because of the plans that were made for the
afternoon/evening. For this reason we would rather wait and watch for another opportunity. Most cheating
spouses find ways to see the other person multiple times during the week. Even if it’s just for 30 minutes.
There will be other opportunities.
4. How do I communicate with your office? The phone number listed on our web site goes directly to the
owners cell phone. The same person will answer the phone every time.
5. I’m afraid to provide you with my email address or phone number. What if someone from your office
calls while my spouse is around? We do NOT require you to provide any contact information. It is listed on
our form but you do not have to list it. Also, due to the nature of our business, we do not make or return
phone calls to our client. We understand that we need to wait for you to call us when the conditions are
right on your end. The only exception to this would be if we have discussed other arrangements in
advance. Most people request that we contact them at work or leave a detailed voice mail message at their
work number.
6. Will I be able to contact the investigators while they are working on my case? You will be given the cell
phone number of the lead investigator on your case. You will usually be given a specific time to call during
the investigation to obtain an update and make any adjustments to the stop time based on what’s
happening. If you obtain any important information about the location of your spouse during the
investigation you can call our main number or try contacting the lead investigator.
7. What if I do not spend all of the money I gave you for the retainer (deposit)? Arrangements will be
made to send you a company check or drop off cash for the remaining balance.
8. What happens if I change my mind after I fill out the paperwork and send you the retainer? You will
receive a full refund. There is no cancellation fee.
9. Can I use this evidence for court? Yes. Most cases settle out of court but there are a few cases each
year that require our investigators to testify. Our agency and investigators are licensed by the Maryland
State Police as required by law. We are allowed to present any evidence gathered during your investigation
in court.
10. After the surveillance is conducted, what do I receive? Each investigator will type a detailed report
showing a time line of events. Photos will be inserted into the report of important activities. These photos
are captured directly from the video tape evidence. The video tape evidence will be transferred onto a DVD
and will be delivered to you along with the report. A detailed invoice will also be prepared showing the
number of hours worked, miles traveled and any other expenses i.e. tolls, parking, etc.
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| Following a Vehicle |
I have been working as a Maryland Private Investigator for 12 years. I still find it very interesting and
challenging to document someone's activities without their knowledge. The most difficult part of this job is
being able to follow someone in a vehicle. I wish it was as easy as they make it appear on television.
When is the last time you saw a television show where the person being followed was lost in traffic?
Most people have an expectation that they can have someone followed all day/night long. Although it may
be possible to watch a stationary location for days at a time without being discovered, it is very difficult to
follow a vehicle all day long without being discovered.
The success or failure of having someone followed depends on a number of factors. The type of person
being followed (aware of their surrounding, high speed driver), traffic conditions (rush hour, heavy rain, a
lot of traffic lights), country roads v.s. open highway, night v.s. day and the distance being traveled.
It's a Balancing Act between "don't lose him/her" and "don't get caught". There are no guarantees. It
may take multiple attempts to accomplish your surveillance goals when following a vehicle is part of the
requirement to gather evidence. As part of our discussion related to your surveillance goals we will also ask
you some questions related to following your spouse. There are times where the investigator
may notice a change in the targets driving behavior which may indicate that they have become curious
about one or both of our vehicles. Some people like to take a low risk approach and other are more
aggressive. In this situation with a low risk client the investigators would immediately break off. A more
aggressive approach would be to continue following the target until we are certain that there are testing to
see if they are being followed.
challenging to document someone's activities without their knowledge. The most difficult part of this job is
being able to follow someone in a vehicle. I wish it was as easy as they make it appear on television.
When is the last time you saw a television show where the person being followed was lost in traffic?
Most people have an expectation that they can have someone followed all day/night long. Although it may
be possible to watch a stationary location for days at a time without being discovered, it is very difficult to
follow a vehicle all day long without being discovered.
The success or failure of having someone followed depends on a number of factors. The type of person
being followed (aware of their surrounding, high speed driver), traffic conditions (rush hour, heavy rain, a
lot of traffic lights), country roads v.s. open highway, night v.s. day and the distance being traveled.
It's a Balancing Act between "don't lose him/her" and "don't get caught". There are no guarantees. It
may take multiple attempts to accomplish your surveillance goals when following a vehicle is part of the
requirement to gather evidence. As part of our discussion related to your surveillance goals we will also ask
you some questions related to following your spouse. There are times where the investigator
may notice a change in the targets driving behavior which may indicate that they have become curious
about one or both of our vehicles. Some people like to take a low risk approach and other are more
aggressive. In this situation with a low risk client the investigators would immediately break off. A more
aggressive approach would be to continue following the target until we are certain that there are testing to
see if they are being followed.
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| Top Ten Signs of Adultery |
1. Spends less time with you. A cheating spouse must use the excuse of working long hours, extra
meetings and dinners or other unexplained functions so he/she will have time with the “other” person.
2. Is not as affectionate any more. Your sex life is almost non-existent because of his/her other
commitments. He/She does not want to cuddle, watch a movie, hold hands or do many of the touchy things
he/she used to.
3. He/She changes his/her physical appearance. A cheating spouse usually starts buying new clothes, gets a
new hair style, or begins working out because he/she wants to be attractive to the other person in his/her
life besides you.
4. Car changes. The passenger seat in the car has been moved or there is an unknown hair on the car
seat. Perhaps the radio station is on an irregular station because that’s what the other person likes.
5. Short temper. Cheating spouse becomes more short-tempered because of the guilty feelings as a result
of the infidelity. Things that usually did not bother them suddenly start bothering them.
6. A lingering smell. A cheating spouse may smell of perfume, smoke, or alcohol, especially if he/she hasn’
t had time to change them from meeting with him/her.
7. Behavioral changes. A cheating spouse frequently becomes defensive when questioned about his/her
whereabouts. He/She may turn it around to accuse you of being insecure, possessive or snoopy.
8. Cell phone changes. A cheating spouse can not leave his/her telephone turned on when with you
because the other person may call. He/She may leave the room to have a telephone conversation or say
strange things after picking up a message from his/her lover. Watch for calls in the middle of the night. If
you have access to his/her telephone bill, check it closely. Look for repeated unknown numbers, times and
durations.
9. Computer usage changes. A cheating spouse may utilize a computer to seek out partners or
communicate with. If your spouse is on his computer for long periods of time at night and he/she closes the
door so you won’t see him/her, he/she may be communicating or chatting with his/her love interest.
10. Changes in spending habits. You can tell if your spouse is cheating if he/she is suddenly always broke.
He/She is broke because he/she is spending all of his/her money on the other person. Watch as to whether
he/she is paying with cash and making more frequent ATM withdrawals to cover his/her paper trail. Check
any receipts, bills, or stubs that you may have access to.
meetings and dinners or other unexplained functions so he/she will have time with the “other” person.
2. Is not as affectionate any more. Your sex life is almost non-existent because of his/her other
commitments. He/She does not want to cuddle, watch a movie, hold hands or do many of the touchy things
he/she used to.
3. He/She changes his/her physical appearance. A cheating spouse usually starts buying new clothes, gets a
new hair style, or begins working out because he/she wants to be attractive to the other person in his/her
life besides you.
4. Car changes. The passenger seat in the car has been moved or there is an unknown hair on the car
seat. Perhaps the radio station is on an irregular station because that’s what the other person likes.
5. Short temper. Cheating spouse becomes more short-tempered because of the guilty feelings as a result
of the infidelity. Things that usually did not bother them suddenly start bothering them.
6. A lingering smell. A cheating spouse may smell of perfume, smoke, or alcohol, especially if he/she hasn’
t had time to change them from meeting with him/her.
7. Behavioral changes. A cheating spouse frequently becomes defensive when questioned about his/her
whereabouts. He/She may turn it around to accuse you of being insecure, possessive or snoopy.
8. Cell phone changes. A cheating spouse can not leave his/her telephone turned on when with you
because the other person may call. He/She may leave the room to have a telephone conversation or say
strange things after picking up a message from his/her lover. Watch for calls in the middle of the night. If
you have access to his/her telephone bill, check it closely. Look for repeated unknown numbers, times and
durations.
9. Computer usage changes. A cheating spouse may utilize a computer to seek out partners or
communicate with. If your spouse is on his computer for long periods of time at night and he/she closes the
door so you won’t see him/her, he/she may be communicating or chatting with his/her love interest.
10. Changes in spending habits. You can tell if your spouse is cheating if he/she is suddenly always broke.
He/She is broke because he/she is spending all of his/her money on the other person. Watch as to whether
he/she is paying with cash and making more frequent ATM withdrawals to cover his/her paper trail. Check
any receipts, bills, or stubs that you may have access to.
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There are a few things that I have learned over the years while conducting our investigations. People that
cheat lie. Sometimes we discover that what they tell their spouse they are going to do is just a flat out lie.
Instead of going hunting all day he goes to a hotel. Then there are the partial truth liars. I going to the
gym for a while. Sure enough they drive right to the gym and our investigators think nothing is going to
happen. Five minutes later out they come and drive to meet their new friend. A little making out in the
front seat and then they hop in the back behind tinted windows for a while.
I’m telling you this so that you can begin to challenge your spouses
daily activities (in your mind) in a attempt to figure out when they may
be meeting the other person. People calling our office tell us they just
have a “gut feeling” or it’s “women’s intuition”. Take a few minutes
and read through the Top Ten signs your spouse may be cheating.
Approximately 90% of our adultery cases turn out to be just that;
adultery. The other 10% are either not cheating or are able to hide it
extremely well.
You should expect that it will take multiple attempts to catch them unless you have an email conversation
telling you where and when they will be getting together. Our biggest problem is trying to balance between
not getting too close, where we would get caught, and staying back too far and losing them.
cheat lie. Sometimes we discover that what they tell their spouse they are going to do is just a flat out lie.
Instead of going hunting all day he goes to a hotel. Then there are the partial truth liars. I going to the
gym for a while. Sure enough they drive right to the gym and our investigators think nothing is going to
happen. Five minutes later out they come and drive to meet their new friend. A little making out in the
front seat and then they hop in the back behind tinted windows for a while.
I’m telling you this so that you can begin to challenge your spouses
daily activities (in your mind) in a attempt to figure out when they may
be meeting the other person. People calling our office tell us they just
have a “gut feeling” or it’s “women’s intuition”. Take a few minutes
and read through the Top Ten signs your spouse may be cheating.
Approximately 90% of our adultery cases turn out to be just that;
adultery. The other 10% are either not cheating or are able to hide it
extremely well.
You should expect that it will take multiple attempts to catch them unless you have an email conversation
telling you where and when they will be getting together. Our biggest problem is trying to balance between
not getting too close, where we would get caught, and staying back too far and losing them.
| Cheaters Lie ! |
People that CHEAT are PARANOID !!!!
For all you know, your home computer could have a SPY program loaded on it that keeps track of
everything you type, every website you visit and every email sent and received. If you are not familiar
with this technology check out www.eBlaster.com. This is just one of many programs that will perform
these functions. Your spouse may not think that YOU are cheating but is keeping a close eye on what you
know about his/her activities.
With that in mind here are a couple of basic things you can do to prevent your spouse from finding out
that you have hired a Private Detective.
Do NOT use your home computer to communicate with anyone related to the investigation.
Create a NEW free email account through Yahoo, MSN, Hotmail or Google.
Only check your new email from a safe computer i.e. Public Library, close friend or work.
Never call our office from your residence or cell phone. Call from work or a public pay phone.
Make payments to our office in Cash or Money Order.
Open up a P.O. Box if you want to receive reports and invoices without using a computer.
Open up a safety deposit box to store all documents related to the investigation.
Do NOT keep any documents or notes in your purse, briefcase or hiding place in the house.
Do NOT tell anyone else, except an attorney, that you have hired an investigator.
I could tell you a story about each one of these items that have been directly related to a case that was
compromised. The bottom line is that we will not be able to catch someone that is cheating if they know
that there are being watched. Cover your tracks and also remember that your spouse may be checking on
your activities to make sure that they haven't been caught; yet.
For all you know, your home computer could have a SPY program loaded on it that keeps track of
everything you type, every website you visit and every email sent and received. If you are not familiar
with this technology check out www.eBlaster.com. This is just one of many programs that will perform
these functions. Your spouse may not think that YOU are cheating but is keeping a close eye on what you
know about his/her activities.
With that in mind here are a couple of basic things you can do to prevent your spouse from finding out
that you have hired a Private Detective.
Do NOT use your home computer to communicate with anyone related to the investigation.
Create a NEW free email account through Yahoo, MSN, Hotmail or Google.
Only check your new email from a safe computer i.e. Public Library, close friend or work.
Never call our office from your residence or cell phone. Call from work or a public pay phone.
Make payments to our office in Cash or Money Order.
Open up a P.O. Box if you want to receive reports and invoices without using a computer.
Open up a safety deposit box to store all documents related to the investigation.
Do NOT keep any documents or notes in your purse, briefcase or hiding place in the house.
Do NOT tell anyone else, except an attorney, that you have hired an investigator.
I could tell you a story about each one of these items that have been directly related to a case that was
compromised. The bottom line is that we will not be able to catch someone that is cheating if they know
that there are being watched. Cover your tracks and also remember that your spouse may be checking on
your activities to make sure that they haven't been caught; yet.
| Your Spouse May Be Watching YOU. |