Are you looking for a Defamation Private Investigator?
If a business or individual is online – they are susceptible to the damaging effects of cyber stalking, cyber harassment, online defamation or any type of online invasion of privacy.
At Online Investigations our Investigators recognised the growing trend of online defamation and have developed groundbreaking tools and methodology to investigate these issues. We are proud to be the preferred Defamation Private Investigator to individuals, businesses and high net worth clients.
Typically, when an individual or business experiences this type of cyber offending, they are looking to remove the harmful or unwanted content and stop further online attacks as quickly as possible. Deleting this content is usually a temporary solution – as this is likely to encourage the offender to repost the content or even increase their offending behaviour.
Trying to identify the offender can be difficult; the responsible individual/s usually operate anonymously.
Our experienced and highly trained Investigators and Analysts are experts in gathering forensic evidence, identifying and locating offenders and organisations whom attempt to hide their true identity.
Removal of the Damaging Content
REMOVAL BY COURT ORDER AND/OR SEARCH ENGINE DE-INDEXING
Individuals or Businesses who find themselves victims of offending content will typically begin the process by deleting the content either through personal request, or by a DMCA takedown.
Unfortunately, defamatory content is often posted by individual/s who are anonymous and/or cannot be easily identified or located.
A Court Order may be necessary to reveal the true individual behind the defamatory content and remove the offending links from search engines (de-indexing), however this may be a drawn out process, with a high cost and no guaranteed results the Order will successfully reveal who is responsible.
Prior to initiating the Court Order process, an online investigation using highly trained defamation private investigators and analysts should be considered.
Uncovering the TRUE Identity of the Anonymous OFFENDER
A Court Order could uncover the identity and/or location of an anonymous offender by subpoenaing websites, hosts and ISPs to provide account information.
Law Firms, Individuals and Organisations regularly hire the expert services of defamation private investigators Online Investigations Pty Ltd to assist in the first crucial steps of identifying the anonymous and unidentifiable.
With our extensive experience of identifying the cyber anonymous, we utilise advanced tools for the highest rate of success.
Our methodology include but not limited to:
- Deep web and advanced search tools;
- Metadata and Email Header tracing and analysis;
- Email, Social Media and Domain IP traps;
- Website Forensics; and
- Further liaison with Solicitors experienced in Internet Defamation
Case Studies:
Online Investigations have extensive experience and are your preferred online defamation Private Investigator. Our success in this in area include but are not limited to:
- The client were a boutique rental company who were receiving negative reviews on their Company Facebook page, White Pages and Google Places. The defamatory content were left in a pseudonym and the Clients had no known suspects. An investigation conducted by Online Investigations Pty Ltd revealed the offender to be a one time supplier of the Client’s business. The catalyst appeared to be a small grievance which had escalated over the supplier’s unrelated personal issues. Our investigation successfully identified the Offender, secured crucial evidence, and our report led to criminal charges being laid against the Offender.
- Online Investigations Pty Ltd provided Expert Witness statement in the matter of Qualify Me Pty Ltd v Get Qualified Australia Pty Ltd. More information about our investigation and the case itself can be found here. The case required a defamation Private Investigator to look into negative and defamatory content posted online and were suspected to have been left by a competitor.
- An organised and anonymous online activist group had incorrectly identified the victim as an abuser and had created a widespread online hate campaign. The campaign included the posting of factually incorrect statements, the use of photo shopped images claiming to be unedited and extensive negative reviews against the victims business. The offending group were well versed in anonymising software and the ability to hide their true identities online. Online Investigations Pty Ltd were able to collect evidence and prepare an extensive report to successfully obtain an Intervention Order against the key members of the Group based on a circumstantial case.
You may have more options than you realise. To learn more about our online investigation services and to discuss your specific matter contact us today.