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Corporate Investigations, Background Checks & Due Diligence

Corporate Investigations, Background Checks & Due Diligence

Executive and pre-employment background checks, business partner and investor due diligence, employee theft and fraud investigations, asset searches, real estate and tenant screening and undercover placements by licensed investigators for companies, law firms, family offices and investors in Miami and South Florida.

Before signing a deal, hiring a senior leader or responding to suspected misconduct, a business needs a reliable record. FSO Guard helps Miami companies check claims, identify gaps and document the facts behind a decision.

Our licensed corporate investigators review people and companies before a commitment and examine concerns after a problem arises. The scope starts with the question the client needs answered.

Corporate investigation services

Executive and pre-employment background checks

Senior-hire checks can cover identity, education, employment and credentials. We review relevant records and references within the agreed scope. Employment screening is coordinated with HR and counsel under FCRA and Florida requirements.

Business partner, investor and vendor due diligence

Partner due diligence examines ownership, related companies and available legal or regulatory records. We look for inconsistencies and signs of financial distress. Work can extend beyond the United States where lawful sources are available.

Employee theft, embezzlement and fraud

Internal inquiries can address theft, false expenses, payroll issues or misuse of data. Methods may include records review, interviews and surveillance. Reports give counsel a documented basis for the next step.

Undercover and integrity operations

Licensed investigators may work inside a business under an agreed plan. Assignments can examine theft, harassment or safety concerns. Explore loss prevention for related retail support.

Asset searches and judgment recovery

Asset work identifies available records of property, vehicles, vessels and business interests for lawful dispute or enforcement purposes.

Real estate, tenant and buyer screening

Property-related checks help owners, brokers and landlords assess identity and relevant background information. The purpose and permitted scope are established first.

Litigation support

Attorney support includes witness interviews, records retrieval, skip tracing and testimony about investigative work.

Workplace investigations

Workplace inquiries provide an independent review of complaints for HR and counsel. The plan identifies witnesses, records and the questions to resolve.

Intellectual property and counterfeit

Brand inquiries document suspected counterfeit goods, unauthorized sales and misuse of intellectual property.

Technical surveillance countermeasures

For concerns about hidden devices in offices, homes or vehicles, explore bug sweeps.

Investigator briefing executives on a due diligence report in a Brickell boardroom
Investigator briefing executives on a due diligence report in a Brickell boardroom

How an investigation works

  1. Consultation. Explain the issue, deadline and intended use of the findings. Share what is known and what remains uncertain.
  2. Written scope. We set out the questions, methods, timing and fee. Standard checks may use a fixed price; open inquiries may be billed hourly.
  3. Investigation. Licensed investigators conduct the agreed research, interviews and field work. Clients receive progress updates.
  4. Delivery. A secure report connects findings to sources and exhibits. Investigators can provide testimony when required.

Why companies choose FSO Guard

  • Licensed Florida investigators working for a licensed agency, insured as required by the state.
  • Cross-border research. English, Spanish and Russian support inquiries involving Latin America, Europe and the former Soviet Union.
  • Lawful methods. We document sources and explain limits so counsel can assess the evidence.
  • Protection when needed. An inquiry may reveal a separate security need. Clients can arrange termination security, executive protection or commercial security.
  • Confidentiality: NDAs on request, secure delivery, need-to-know handling.

Service area

We serve businesses across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Local areas include Brickell, Downtown, Coral Gables, Doral, Miami Beach, Aventura and Hollywood. Coverage also includes Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. Records research can extend nationwide and abroad.

Call 888.881.8099, text us or send the form for a confidential consultation. Explore investigation services.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a due diligence investigation?

Identity and history verification, criminal and civil court records, bankruptcies, liens and judgments, corporate filings and affiliations, regulatory and licensing actions, litigation history, property and asset indicators, reputation and media research, and interviews with references and former associates where appropriate. The scope is tailored to the decision: a hire, a partnership, an investment or a lawsuit.

Is a private investigator background check legal for hiring?

Yes, with rules. Employment background checks in the U.S. are governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Florida law: the candidate must consent, certain information has limits, and adverse decisions have notice requirements. We work with your HR and counsel to keep the process compliant; for executive hires and partners, investigative due diligence goes deeper than a standard database check.

Can you investigate employee theft or embezzlement?

Yes. Inventory and cash shrink, embezzlement, kickbacks, expense fraud, time theft and data theft through records analysis, interviews, surveillance and, where appropriate, undercover placements. We document findings for termination, insurance claims, civil recovery and law enforcement.

Do you do asset searches?

Yes — for judgment enforcement, divorce, business disputes and pre-litigation assessment: real property, vehicles, vessels, business interests, UCC filings and other lawful indicators of assets. Bank account information cannot be obtained lawfully without legal process, and we do not pretend otherwise.

Why Miami businesses in particular?

Miami is an international hub where partners, investors, tenants and buyers often come from other countries, records are scattered across jurisdictions and languages, and fraud is common in real estate, finance, import-export and luxury goods. Our investigators speak English, Spanish and Russian and know how to verify claims that cross borders.

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