Next to surveillance, social media discovery has been the Investigator’s best method for disproving workman’s compensation claims. Because fraud is so prevalent in these cases, insurance companies make it a point of investigating claims. The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports an estimated $7.2 billion in annual costs towards workers’ compensation fraud, making it an expensive […]
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Six Research Tips to Use in Instagram
In order to take a quick dive into researching Instagram, it can be helpful to understand how it originated and which demographics are using it. Instagram was founded by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. In April 2012. Facebook Inc. acquired the service for approximately US$1 billion in cash and stock. Instagram quick stats: Instagram has […]
Poparazzi- A Hot New App Among Young Users
Instagram is one of the most popular photo sharing apps to date. Allowing users to take selfies, discover new filters, talk about themselves, and so much more. Poparazzi flips the script of Instagram and allows users to ONLY share photos of their friends. No selfies allowed! Poparrazzi intentionally takes away the front-facing camera feature so […]
Fraud Update: Online Sales and Marketplaces
Many criminals continue to turn to the internet to unload stolen goods. Some sites require more information than a thief is willing to part with, which then leads them to other sites that have less security. Because of the anonymity some sites offer, it is important to search for the type of goods being offered […]
TikTok & the Gabby Petito Case
Gabby Petito, a young and beautiful Social Media Influencer, went on one travel adventure after another with fiancé Brian Laundrie. And thens suddenly, it all took a very dark turn. With Gabby Petito’s potential remains being recently identified in Wyoming, and fiancé Brian Laundrie still missing, this case has captivated the hearts of many across […]