Spencer Summey, Author at Private Investigator Greensboro NC

PI Tips: How To Catch A Cheating Spouse

November 7, 2013 by Spencer Summey · Leave a Comment

It’s every persons worst nightmare. A cheating spouse can be emotionally devastating, causing rifts in your relationship that may be unrepairable. Before jumping to conclusions, it is important to gather all the facts. Hiring a private investigator can give you the information and the peace of mind you need to move on.

There are several useful tactics a seasoned private investigator may use to catch your spouse in the act. He or she knows how to catch a cheating spouse using solid evidence which you may be able to use in court if the need arises.

Having someone unlicensed attempt to “spy” on your spouse by following him or her can be risky business and it is in fact, it’s illegal. PIs have a license for surveillance, this relieves them of any legal repercussions when they are following and/or monitoring your spouse. Your PI can also testify in court and present the evidence they collected during investigation to the judge for review.

Hiring a PI can also relieve you of having to compile evidence yourself, this can be cumbersome if you are still living with your husband or wife. Attempting to catalog evidence or asking too many questions can spark painful arguments. This can especially upset any children that live in the home.

In addition to surveillance, your PI will also search through your spouse’s financial transactions. Cheating can be expensive and there is usually a paper trail. During this investigation, your PI will look for purchases for clothing, jewelry, and restaurant or hotel receipts. A professional PI will also search for hidden bank accounts or secret credit card accounts.

Your PI will also run a background check on your spouse. The lying may have began before you were even married; holding back information such as past marriages/divorces. A good PI will try to find any indication of a reoccurring pattern of past infidelity.

Dealing with the possibility of spousal infidelity can be crushing. It is important to use a professional private investigator who can get the facts so you can make the best decision about your next move. Trust the experts at Victory Investigations. We invite you contact us today for more information. We also invite you to join us on Google+!

Filed Under: Adultery / Infidelity / Cheating, Greensboro ·

Gone For Good? Not So Fast – You May Be Able To Get ‘Deleted Email’

October 31, 2013 by Spencer Summey · Leave a Comment

Sometimes, people think that if they delete an email by sending it to the “Trash” section of their Inbox, it is gone for good.

It is not.

Like many forms of electronic communication, email is harder to completely get rid of than many people realize. There are many implications to this, but the one we want to discuss here is how getting deleted email can be a boon to the investigative process.

At Victory Private Investigations, we work with clients who want to uncover information that they believe is being kept secret from them for less-than-positive reasons. Our clients often include spouses who suspect their partners of infidelity, former spouses who think their ex is not being truthful with regard to child custody or support, parents who want to keep tabs on their kids and the like.

Recovering “deleted” email is helpful for these investigations because it can reveal information that the user wrongly thought was gone forever.

Now, in some cases, recovering deleted email is easy, and other times it takes a certain amount of technological expertise, called “computer forensics.” At Victory Private Investigations, we have the technical know-how necessary to find “deleted email” in many circumstances. Not every private investigation firm has the computer forensics skill that we do.

If you are interested in learning more about us, please feel free to contact us at any time that is convenient for you. Uncovering the truth is our business, and you might be surprised to learn what “secret” information we can help you recover.

Our Private Investigators and Certified Digital Forensic Specialists can perform computer forensics to get the valuable data you need. Please contact our private investigators for Greensboro NC for further assistance. Also, free free to add us to your Google+ Circles!

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How To Hide Files NOT Steganography

October 28, 2013 by Spencer Summey · Leave a Comment

So you have some files, music, video, or anything you wanna hide from folks for whatever reason? Well, here’s an easy solution that does a good job of hiding stuff without you having to encrypt the data or spend any loot.

You will need a zipping program to accomplish this. There are many open source zipping tools on the web such as WinZip, WinRAR, 7-Zip, etc. Just grab one of those and you’re good.

What makes this work is that images are read from the header down, whereas Zip files are read from the footer up. This enables you to merge the files and no one will ever know that your “secret stuff” is, in essence, hidden right inside the picture. GIFs work best, but JPGs and other file types should work just as well. In this example I will be using a .jpg – my company logo (I’m a shameless plugg’r, grossly incorporating ME into everything…;). Now onto the process…

The first thing you will need to do is select a picture to be your container. Again, I chose my the Victory Investigations logo. Then collect the files you would like to hide.

Once you’ve done this, you’ll need to create a folder on the hard drive like so:

Place all of the files you want to hide AND the container picture inside that folder.

Next, using your zipping program, zip the files you want to hide as seen here:

The contents of your folder should look like this now:

As you can see, I’ve chosen the name of my zipped file to be “STAYOUT“. Yeah, I know, cheesy, right?

Now the real fun begins…

You need to access the command prompt. You can do this a couple of ways. One, click Start then type “Run“, without the quotes. Then Type “CMD” without the quotes and the command prompt will appear. OR hold down the Windows and “R” keys on your keyboard, then type “CMD” without the quotes. Either way will get to the Command Prompt. At this time, you should have a window appear like so:

Now you have to drill down to the directory where your file is located. At the prompt type cd\ to get to the root directory. Then type cd and the name of the directory where the files are located (in this case it’s “There’s Nothing Here”).

The next thing you need to do is type the following (of course, replace the file names I chose with the names you have chosen):

“copy /b Container.JPG + STAYOUT.rar Container.jpg“

Now the command prompt should look like this:

AND VOILÀ!

You can check the properties of the container picture before you add the secret files and after hiding them and you’ll see that the size has increased by the amount of the added files.

You can now access your hidden files in two ways. Firstly, simply change the extension to .RAR and open the file using WinRAR. Secondly, you can just right-click on the JPEG image and choose Open With and then scroll down to WinRAR. Either way, you’ll see your hidden files show up that you can then extract out.

Please note: this is ONLY one way of hiding files. I know there are other ways and even different procedures to accomplish what I’ve demonstrated here.

Also realize that this method, in no way, protects your data from folks like myself – private investigator and digital forensic specialist. As a computer forensics specialist, I am trained to look for this type of data. With that said, if you believe that your spouse or child is hiding things from you, it may be time to consult with a digital forensics specialist. There are legal ways of obtaining this type of information without using surreptitious monitoring software or hardware. Contact us today for a FREE, discreet consultation. Also, you can join me on Google+ here.

Filed Under: Computer Forensics · Tagged: computer forensics, how to hide files, infidelity, monitor your child, nc private investigator, private detective, private investigator greensboro, protect data, spyware, steganography

Private Investigators & Detectives Winston Salem NC | Victory Investigations

February 19, 2013 by Spencer Summey · Leave a Comment

Are you in need of a Private Investigator or Detective in Winston Salem, NC? If so, Victory’s Winston Salem NC Private Investigators are the ones you can count on to get the job done right. We realize that its a difficult decision to hire a Private Investigator. We also realize that it’s an even more difficult decision to hire the right one. So, how do you know which one is right for you and your situation? First and foremost, you should verify that the Winston Salem Private Investigator you choose is licensed and insured. The North Carolina Private Protective Services Board (a division of the NC Department of Public Safety), or PPSB, provides licenses to those that meet the state’s requirements to be a PI. Victory Investigations’ Private Investigators in Winston Salem NC are fully licensed, insured, and capable of advising the proper course of action and executing a plan tailored to your needs. If you actually live in the Winston-Salem or Forsyth County area, just search on Google for “private investigators near me.” This will find us and other investigators and you can compare services and reviews.

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Our Winston Salem NC Private Detectives utilize their extensive experience and knowledge to obtain the evidence you need. Victory Investigations’ Private Investigators in Winston Salem NC are experts in the field of Adultery and Infidelity Investigations. We not only get traditional evidence such as covert surveillance video and pictures; we also are certified in digital forensics. This means that we have the tools and expertise to retrieve deleted data such as: text messages, chat sessions, video & pictures, internet history, and more. We don’t like to leave evidence on the table – we want you to be fully prepared and that means having every piece of evidence possible in your arsenal for when you need it. Our Private Investigators in Winston Salem NC care about your circumstances and make themselves readily available and remain discreet. Contact Victory Investigations today! Our consultations are FREE and you can rest assured that we will keep your information 100% confidential. Browse our website for details on all our services. Victory Investigations is your one-stop, all-inclusive, Private Investigator & Detective Agency serving Winston Salem NC and surrounding areas, including: High Point, Greensboro, Burlington, and all of North Carolina. We also have contacts throughout the world, which enable us to investigate globally.

Potential clients should also be aware that Counter Intelligence or Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) requires specialized training and additional state licensing. Victory’s Private Investigators in Winston Salem NC are highly trained and and have performed hundreds of electronic sweeps to detect, identify, and nullify various electronic eavesdropping devices. Some of the devices our investigators have found include audio transmitters or “bugs”, wire taps, hidden video cameras, digital recorders and other means of spying. As stated before, in order to perform these “sweeps” a Private Investigator or Detective in Winston Salem NC MUST be trained and be properly licensed to do so. A Private Investigator in Winston Salem MUST hold a TSCM license to even offer these services. Please, as a discerning customer, make sure the professional private investigator you chose has the required licensing to offer you this service. You can find NC’s Electronic Countermeasures licensing requirements here.

Bring us your query and we’ll deliver top-notch results! Whether you’re wanting to gather intel on a specific person or you want to get those important legal documents served, our private detectives can get it done. Utilize our Private Investigators in Winston Salem and throughout North Carolina to help you. When it comes to choosing a Private Investigator in Winston Salem NC , it is not an easy task. You must weed through many Investigators to find one that, not only fits your needs, but one you are comfortable with. Please contact us today! Victory Investigations offers a FREE no obligation consultation.

You Can Reach Us 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week @ (336) 298-1615

380 Knollwood St., Suite 267

Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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Private Investigators & Detectives High Point NC | Victory Investigations

February 14, 2013 by Spencer Summey · Leave a Comment

If you believe your situation warrants professional investigative help, Victory’s High Point NC Private Investigators & Detectives can get the job done right. There are a lot of investigators in and around High Point NC so it is important that you do your homework when it comes to choosing one. An absolute must is that the Private Investigator you choose is licensed and insured. The Private Protective Services Board (PPSB) is the licensing authority for Private Investigators in North Carolina. Victory Investigations’ Private Investigators in High Point NC are fully licensed, insured, and capable. Our High Point NC Private Detectives use the latest technology and have the experience to handle your case. We are certified digital forensic examiners of cell phones and computers. We have the software and know-how to extract deleted text messages, emails, browsing history, chat conversations, and more from cell phones and computers. What that means to you is that you can have more evidence to prove your case. Whether you need to catch your spouse cheating or you feel the need to monitor your child’s activity online or through their cell phone, our Private Investigators in High Point NC have the experience to accomplish it. Please contact Victory Investigations today. Every initial consultation is FREE. Feel free to look through our website for details on all our services. We are a full service Private Detective Agency in High Point NC. Victory Investigations’ Private Investigators and Detectives service High Point, Greensboro, Winston Salem, and all over NC. We also have contacts throughout the world, which enable us to investigate globally. Hey, we’re on Google+!

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Why February 14th Should Be Named “Mistress Day”

February 3, 2013 by Spencer Summey · Leave a Comment

It’s true! February 14th aka Valentine’s Day should be dubbed “Mistress Day”. The reason for this is because if your spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner is having an affair, this is the day they will meet up with their lover – guaranteed. In fact, you’re cheating spouse or significant other will have already met with their lover to give them their gift, which will be much more expensive than the gift you will receive. Why? Because a typical excuse, such as “I have to work late.” won’t fly on the day of love. AND the new “squeeze” is where all your guy or gal’s attention is – so the more extravagant gift it is. It’s usually sexy lingerie and romance for her and the obligatory flowers for you. Noel Biderman of the cheating website, Ashley Madison.com, says that 79% of male cheaters will spend February 13th with a mistress and February 14th with their partner. As a private investigator, who has worked thousands of hours on adultery and infidelity cases, the male or female cheater and their lovers often see each other on the following day (Feb. 15th) as well; leaving YOU and your heart in their wake. If you suspect your spouse or significant other of adultery / infidelity, be on alert over the next week and especially a few days before Valentine’s. If you have a gut feeling you’re being betrayed, you are more than likely right. Trust your gut and get proof to either move on or gain peace of mind that he or she is being faithful. Be sure to add us to your circles on Google+!

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Our licensed Private Investigators have the experience, knowledge, and technology to help you uncover the truth. Contact us today to discuss your personal situation and possible options:

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Victory Investigations provides professional and confidential investigative service in the matters of: Child Monitoring, Getting Deleted Texts,Cheating Wife, Cheating Husband, Cheating Spouse, Adultery/Infidelity, GPS Tracking, Recover Deleted Email, Cyber Harassment/Stalking/Bullying, Email Tracing, Social Media Investigations, Internet Investigations, Electronic Eavesdropping, “Bug” & Wiretap Discovery, Reputation Defense, and much more. We are a fully licensed and insured private investigator firm located in Greensboro, NC and service Greensboro and surrounding areas such as: High Point NC, Burlington NC, Winston Salem NC

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Spies Like Us

January 31, 2013 by Spencer Summey · Leave a Comment

Most of us are under no delusions that “BIG Brother” is watching us and listening to our conversations. But do we really know the extent to which the government can reach into our personal lives?

Billions of electronic and voice communications are transmitted through networks across the world every day and our government and some other governments have the technology to intercept them all. And they do. I know what you’re thinking…Yeah, but the government and law enforcement only listen to those they have good cause to listen to….Maybe, but they can monitor you and me by the authority of the Patriot Act and I’m of the opinion that, although they may not monitor all data, they do store it for future use. With that said, I believe this massive power is a good thing in terms of protecting our country from domestic and foreign terrorists and other adversaries of the United States.

Companies such as Microsoft and Verint have developed technology that makes all this “spying” possible.

“Legal Intercept” by Microsoft is an application by which they can reroute any VoIP communication through a recording agent before it reaches the intended recipient. VoIP may include instant messaging protocols that transmit audio, audio messages transmitted via gaming systems, video conferencing software, Skype and Skype-like applications, meeting software, etc. Since being acquired by Microsoft, Skype’s security has come into question because of known law enforcement agency pressure to enable them access to the data. While most VoIP communication is encrypted, some is not and can be easily intercepted by anyone with internet access and some know how. After all, VoIP does run through the PUBLIC internet. Even cell networks aren’t as secure as they claim and many of the applications riding on the network are not secure, which use Session Initiation Protocol or SIP sessions that are exposed to anyone that has access to the network.

Verint, also an American company, has developed what are called “Monitoring Centers“. These monitoring center solutions enable the interception, monitoring, and analysis of target and mass communications over virtually any network. Verint’s systems are primarily used to target certain criminal elements and terrorist groups, however, the technology can be tailored to collect and store millions of citizen’s emails and phone calls for later analysis. Verint’s “Vantage Monitoring” allows “nationwide mass interception” that “efficiently collects, analyzes, and exposes threats from billions of communications.” The company also states it can help governments automatically identify people from the sound of their voice using speech identification software, intercept the cellular and satellite mobile phone communications of “mass populations over a wide area” using a covert portable device, and provide data-mining tools to build detailed profiles about criminals and other “negative influencers” in real time. Verint’s technology is being used in over 75 countries. A little scary to say the least.

On a much smaller scale, your private life can be infiltrated by someone close to you by using simple applications and other software. There are programs (spyware) written specifically to monitor someone’s cell phone activities. This software can track you using your phone’s GPS capabilities. It can monitor your text conversations, see what pictures you take or receive from others, capture email and social media activity, and even listen in on your calls. Spyware for the computer is also available and very powerful. Even though it’s possible for this breach of privacy to occur, Victory Investigations can detect and nullify the program for you.

There are also very good applications for this type of monitoring technology. If you have a troubled teen or child and feel like you have no control or just feel the need to know what they’re up to, call us. We can offer effective solutions to fit your needs.

Victory Investigations is certified in digital forensics and is a member of The American Society of Digital Forensics & eDiscovery. Call us today for any and all of your investigative needs.

Victory Investigations is a licensed and insured Private Investigations agency located in Greensboro, NC and conducts investigations worldwide. www.VictoryPI.com is also licensed to perform Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM). Contact us today for a FREE consultation: (336) 298-2034, 1-888-482-6273, investigator@victorypi.com Visit us also on Google+ for great insights!

Filed Under: Cell Phone Forensics, Computer Forensics · Tagged: cell phone forensics, cell phone monitoring, computer forensics, electronic eavesdropping, email tracing, monitor your child, private investigator, private investigator greensboro, record conversations, spyware, track your teen, tracking devices, tscm

The World of Competitive Intelligence

November 29, 2012 by Spencer Summey · Leave a Comment

In years past, the corporate world and the broader business community acknowledged the value of using information to obtain a competitive advantage in business situations. Some companies created special departments or units charged with this mission. These units worked independently or assisted other parts of the organization by gathering data, information, and knowledge regarding the company’s competitors, the industries in which they competed, and industries that affected their own. Job titles like Chief Information Officer or Director, Business Intelligence Unit appeared in corporate telephone directories. membership rosters of organizations like the Society for Competitor Intelligence Professions (SCIP) grew rapidly. Books on CI strategy were and still are available in the business book sections at most large bookstores.

This was the story…

Nowadays, many of these departments have been decreased by a large percent. However the need for companies to obtain business intelligence has risen.
Some will stop at nothing to gain an unfair advantage over their competitors. Believe it or not, your proprietary systems, intellectual property, and the like is simultaneously your strongest asset and your Achilles Heel.

It isn’t legal for an individual or a company to use electronic eavesdropping or harassment against you, but it does happen. As such you have a right and it is your duty to protect yourself and/or your company.

To read my blog on why it’s not just a corporate problem click here.

Victory Investigations has the equipment and the know how (commonly refered to as “trade craft”) to perform a successful sweep of your business, car or vessel, and home. We’ve found “bugs” (covert listening devices / transmitters), wiretaps, hidden cameras, GPS tracking devices, spyware, loggers, and many types of jammers.

We have found it all.

Most importantly, Victory Investigations has the proper training and licensing to perform such sweeps.

There is no doubt…If you posses valuable information, you ARE a target. Whether you are a victim or not, remains to be discovered.

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GPS Tracking

August 29, 2012 by Spencer Summey · 2 Comments

Want to know where your spouse REALLY is? Is your teen driver where they’re supposed to be? Do you need to track company vehicles?

Counter Surveillance

August 28, 2012 by Spencer Summey · Leave a Comment

Believe it or not, your proprietary systems, intellectual property, and the like is simultaneously your strongest asset and your Achilles Heel.

Are you a victim of electronic eavesdropping or harassment? You may never know…