JP Investigative Group, Inc.

Former Peak Fitness execs charged in federal probe

2011-08-02T13:33:00.003-04:00

Crime never pays! Greed leads to possible prison time for former owner of Peak Fitness in Charlotte, NC; read more at http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/07/11/2446688/former-peak-fitness-execs-indicted.html

Scams are on the rise...

2011-07-20T12:23:00.002-04:00

As the economy gets worse; scams increase. Beware of anyone telling you to provide your account number, full name, address, date of birth, occupation, telephone number, fax number, social security number or any other personal information via the internet or telephone. You may receive emails indicating that millions of dollars are waiting to be transferred into your bank account. Sounds too good to be true? That is your first clue to delete the email and filter that email address as spam email. All scams should be reported to http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/e-scams. JP Investigative Group, Inc. available for hire to investigate scams.

JP Investigative Group, Inc.: Doing Business with The Drug Enforcement Administr...

2011-05-23T20:39:00.000-04:00

JP Investigative Group, Inc.: Doing Business with The Drug Enforcement Administr...: "The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) produced an excellent brochure on how to do business with them. In summary, here are the steps (..."

Doing Business with The Drug Enforcement Administration DEA

2011-05-23T19:10:00.026-04:00

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) produced an excellent brochure on how to do business with them. In summary, here are the steps (1) Register your company in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/. (2) Introduce yourself! Send your capability statement to dea.small.business.hotline@usdoj.gov. (3) Respond to advertised solicitations and requests for information on (FBO) http://www.fbo.gov/. (4) Establish a federal supply schedule for your products and services on http://www.gsaadvantage.gov/.

We wanted to encourage other contractors to follow the steps and do not get discourage in the process. U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) awarded JP Investigative Group, Inc. (JPI) a five-year government contract effective May 28, 2010 through May 27, 2015 for workers’ compensation surveillance services and pre-employment background screenings. Our GSA Contract Number is GS-02F-0178W under Schedule Number 738X and Schedule Title: HUMAN RESOURCES AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) SERVICES.

The most important items to acknowledge when preparing to get a GSA Contract are: (1) Make sure that the federal government actually buys what you are selling and research a solicitation relevant to your products and/or services. (2) Do your homework to see if it is better to work with a Prime Vendor vs. obtaining a GSA Contract. (3) Be prepared to invest your money, time and lots of energy into marketing your GSA Contract. (4) Whenever you hire consultants, please do your research. Research the company name, the owner, and the individual consultant. Conduct a background check and call their references. Should you discover negative reports, DO NOT utilize their services. The process to obtain a GSA Contract can be done for free, however, hiring a consultant may give you a little more insight of how to navigate through it. Again, you can do it yourself for free should you have the time to read the instructions/solicitation and write about the services and/or products that your company sells.

FINALLY, just because you are awarded a GSA Contract does not mean you will make money right away but do not give up; keep trying!

JP Investigative Group, Inc. developed JP Government Investigations to provide services to the federal government.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issues many delivery orders using federal supply schedule procedures. "GSA Advantage" provides DEA procurement officials a helpful mechanism to source many requirements.

Since it is our desire to do business with The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); we followed their instructions by establishing a federal supply schedule for our services at http://www.gsaadvantage.gov/.

Go Direct! https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/advantage/contractor/contractor_detail.do?mapName=/s/search/&contractNumber=GS-02F-0178W

Multi-Level Marketing: Do Your Research!

2011-03-31T18:57:00.011-04:00

JP Investigative Group, Inc. wants you to be educated regarding multi-level marketing businesses. Some businesses are being disguised as job offers in sales and marketing fields that offer salary plus commission, others as be your own boss opportunities, and some get rich quick solutions. Whatever the disguise; please conduct research regarding the company BEFORE getting involved. JP Investigative Group, Inc. researched companies on http://www.ripoffreport.com/. In reality if you want to be your own boss and get rich do so by starting your own business legitimately. Start with the US Small Business Administration http://www.sba.gov/.

1. FHTM http://www.ripoffreport.com/Search/Fortune-Hi-Tech-Marketing.aspx

2. AMWAY http://www.ripoffreport.com/multi-level-marketing/amway/amway-or-scamway-a5c67.htm

3. Worldwide Acquisisions http://www.ripoffreport.com/cult-organizations/worldwide-acquisisio/worldwide-acquisisions-multi-l-7dm52.htm

4. UCS Auto http://www.ripoffreport.com/auto-advertising-services/ucs-auto/ucs-auto-ucsauto-inc-ucs-auto-ad82c.htm

5. NCSPlus Inc.; National Credit Systems http://www.ripoffreport.com/home-based-business/ncsplus-inc/ncsplus-inc-national-credit-s-eae94.htm

6. Global One Lending http://www.ripoffreport.com/mortgage-companies/global-one-lending-r/global-one-lending-robert-do-bf2em.htm

7. No Limitz Enterprises http://www.ripoffreport.com/beauty-products/no-limitz/no-limitz-no-limitz-enterprise-a7aae.htm

8. Eastern Marketing Solutions http://www.ripoffreport.com/bait-and-switch/eastern-marketing-so/eastern-marketing-solutions-mu-93629.htm

9. CYDCOR Brand; Marketing Concepts Midara Inc.; Wall Street Marketing Tribecca Inc.; The Midara Group http://www.ripoffreport.com/door-to-door-sales-people/marketing-concepts-m/marketing-concepts-midara-inc-67n4f.htm

10. AmerAssist AR Solutions Inc. http://www.ripoffreport.com/employers/national-credit-syst/national-credit-systems-inc-f27ad.htm

11. People Helping People http://www.ripoffreport.com/multi-level-marketing/people-helping-peopl/people-helping-people-php-anot-a4b3e.htm

12. Alan D. Striklin Oil Investments http://www.ripoffreport.com/multi-level-marketing/alan-d-striklin/alan-d-striklin-al-striklin-a96c9.htm

13. CMT Consulting Cydcor http://www.ripoffreport.com/multi-level-marketing/cmt-consulting/cmt-consulting-cydcor-team-ta-f7ad8.htm

14. Avon http://www.ripoffreport.com/work-at-home/avon-cosmetics/avon-cosmetics-avon-is-the-wo-b33fa.htm

15. Mary Kay http://www.ripoffreport.com/multi-level-marketing/mary-kay/mary-kay-beauty-consultant-mar-m8me3.htm

ATM Scam Alert!

2011-01-27T15:12:00.007-05:00

BEWARE OF ATM SCAM: JP Investigative Group, Inc. received this email from: atmpaymentcenter4523@yahoo.com.hk

From: Dr. Ikenna Abuchi [mailto:affafa--------7685@att.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 7:55 AM
To: undisclosed recipients:

Subject: Attention Honorable Beneficiary

ATM international credit settlement
Office of the director of operation
Office of the presidency

Attention Honorable Beneficiary

This is to officially notify you that we have verified your contract Inheritances file and found out that why you have not received your payment is because you have not fulfilled the obligations given to you in respect of your contract/inheritance payment.

Secondly, we have been informed that you are still dealing with the none officials in the bank, all your attempt to secure the release of the fund to you. We wish to advise you that such an illegal act like this have to stop if you wish to receive your payment since we have decided to bring a solution to your problem. Right now we have arranged your payment through our swift card payment center Asia pacific that is the latest instruction FROM MR. PRESIDENT,GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN (GCFR) PRESIDENT FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE.

This card center will send you an ATM card which you will use to withdraw your money in any ATM machine in any part of the world, but the maximum withdrawer is Ten thousand five hundred Pounds per day, so if you like to receive your fund this way please let us know by contacting the card payment center and also send the following information to her in order to proceed immediately:

1. Full name
2. Phone and fax number
3. Address were you want them to send The ATM card to (P.O box not acceptable)
4. Your age and current occupation
5. A copy of your identification

However, kindly find below the contact person:
Mrs. Stephanie Andrew
Director, ATM payment department
Email: atmpaymentcenter452@yahoo.com.hk

The ATM card payment center has been mandated to issue out (GBP £8, 300,000.00) Eight million three hundred thousand pounds as part payment for this fiscal year 2011. Also for your Information, you have to stop any further communication with any other person(s)or office(s) to avoid any hitches in receiving your at payment. For oral discussion, i can be reached on or email me back as soon as you receive this important message for further direction and also update me on any development from the above mentioned office.

Have in mind that because of impostors, we hereby issued you our code of Conduct, which is (ATM-154) so you have to indicate this code when contacting the card center by using it as your subject.

Best Regards,
Dr. Ikenna Abuchi
Chief Auditor To the President
Federal Republic Of Nigeria

Cheating Wife in Jail

2010-12-20T15:08:00.005-05:00

Talk about till Death do us part...or should we say Prison! JP Investigative Group, Inc. could have been helpful to the hubby with surveillance of his wife prior to wife being BUSTED: Read more http://news.aol.com/story/_a/cry-of-rape-lands-cheating-wife-in-jail/20080503153909990001

Check your brand of eggs NOW!

2010-08-23T15:26:00.007-04:00

JP Investigative Group receives daily updates from USA.gov. Read important information regarding the recalled eggs from the Food and Drug Administration:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners, identified Wright County Egg in Iowa as the source of "shell egg" (eggs in their shells) that caused a recent outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE). The eggs are packaged under different brand names and distributed nationwide. Consumers who have recalled eggs should throw them away or return them to the store for a refund. For more information, please visit the FDA's news release regarding the urgent nationwide egg recall, or visit the CDC's Tips to Reduce your Risk of Salmonella from Eggs web page.

An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) that has sickened hundreds of people across the country has led to a recall of shell eggs. On August 13, Wright County Egg voluntarily conducted a nationwide recall of shell eggs on 3 of its 5 farms. Further epidemiologic and traceback information led to Wright County Egg expanding its recall on August 18 to cover all 5 farms and 380 million eggs (according to company figures). The FDA is monitoring the recall, including conducting audit checks at retail stores, wholesalers, and distributors to make sure the recalled shell eggs are being removed from the market. The FDA is in ongoing communications with Wright County Egg to ensure that appropriate preventive measures are put in place to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Q: How do I read the numbers on the end of the egg cartons? There are quite a few of them, and I want to make sure I'm reading them correctly.

A: Dates and codes can be found stamped on the end of the egg carton. The plant number begins with the letter "P", followed by a number (P-1946 in the example below). The Julian date follows the plant number (223 in the example).

It is important to note that both the plant number and Julian date must match. If the Julian date does not match the affected plant number, then your eggs are not currently involved in the recall.

Eggs currently under recall by Wright County Egg are packaged under the following brand names:

Brand/Plant Number/Julian Dates

Albertson
1413
136 through 225

Albertson
1026
136 through 225

Albertson
1720
136 through 229

Albertson
1942
136 through 229

Bayview
1686
142 through 149

Boomsma's
1413
136 through 225

Boomsma's
1946
136 through 225

Boomsma's
1720
136 through 229

Boomsma's
1942
136 through 229

Country Eggs
1026
216 through 221 (15-dozen bulk)

Country Eggs
1946
216 through 221 (15-dozen bulk)

Dutch Farms
1946
136 through 225

Farm Fresh
1026
136 through 225

Farm Fresh
1946
136 through 225

Farm Fresh
1720
136 through 229

Farm Fresh
1942
136 through 229

Glenview
1720
136 through 229

Glenview
1942
136 through 229

Hillandale
1413
136 through 225

James Farms
1720
136 through 229

James Farms
1942
136 through 229

Kemps
1946
136 through 225

Kemps
1720
136 through 229

Kemps
1942
136 through 229

Lucerne
1413
136 through 225

Lucerne
1026
136 through 225

Lucerne
1946
136 through 225

Lund
1946
136 through 225

Lund
1720
136 through 229

Lund
1942
136 through 229

Mountain Dairy
1951
193 through 208

Mountain Dairy
1413
136 through 225

Mountain Dairy
1026
136 through 225

Mountain Dairy
1720
136 through 229

Mountain Dairy
1942
136 through 229

Nulaid
1091
167 through 174

Nulaid
1951
195 through 210

Pacific Coast
1720
136 through 229

Pacific Coast
1942
136 through 229

Ralph's
1413
136 through 225

Ralph's
1026
136 through 225

Ralph's
1720
136 through 229

Shoreland
1026
136 through 225

Sunny Farms
1860
099 through 230

Sunny Farms
1663
137 through 230

Sunny Meadows
1860
099 through 230

Sunny Meadows
1663
137 through 230

Sunshine
1413
136 through 225

Sun Valley
1951
195 through 209

Trafficanda
1413
136 through 225

SOURCE: FDA.GOV
Posted by: LaVonda Earley Stacey, VP of Marketing, JP Investigative Group, Inc., Charlotte, NC

Please Be Aware of Email Fraud!

2010-07-09T13:25:00.002-04:00

Below is a email that we here at JP Investigative Group received. Please be aware that the same email fraud can also be sent to your personal email.

From: ROBERT SWAN MUELLER III
To: Info@jpinvestigations.com
ReplyTo: fedfedbureauinvestigation@hotmail.com
Subject: FUND IS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT
Sent: Jul 9, 2010 9:02 AM

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.
WASHINGTON DC. WASHINGTON D.C ROOM,
7367 J. EDGAR HOOVER
FBI BUILDING 935 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
NW WASHINGTON, DC 20535,0001.

GOOD DAY. THIS IS TO OFFICIALLY INFORM YOU THAT YOUR FUND IS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. KINDLY, CONTACT THE NEW CBN GOVERNOR MR. SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI FOR FURTHER DIRECTIVES VIA EMAIL AS BELOW:

MR. SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI
EMAIL: cent_bnkcustser@mail.com
BEST REGARD
ROBERT SWAN MUELLER III
FBI DIRECTOR

PI's Declassified - Internet Radio Show

2010-07-01T10:41:00.000-04:00

JP Investigative Group has found something else that may intrige you! "PI's Declassified" is a internet radio show hosted by Francie Koehler that conducts interviews with different PI's around the country to give you a small glimpse into the little known PI world. There are real life stories full of betrayal, lies, cheating, missing persons and fraud! The show is on every Thursday at 12:00 noon EST.

Tonights show is about a convicted murderer who served time and was released on parole. He then fleed his parole officer for 38 years. Find out what it took to find him and return him to the authorities...
'Hiding in Plain Sight - - Internet Radio Show'

Need A Wake Up and A Chuckle?

2010-06-28T11:48:00.006-04:00

This morning was Monday morning. Mondays always seem to be a bit gloomy. So as usual we went on a investigation to find something to brighten up our day. JP Investigative Group, Inc. has done it again! We were able to locate, investigate and report that we found the funniest private investigator stories out there. Check out this site and let me know which is your favorite story. http://www.bakerstreetinvestigations.com/articles.html

7 Reasons to Hire an Investigator

2010-06-21T11:04:00.003-04:00

We receive several calls and emails from potential clients who state that they are going to do some initial investigating themselves. Here is a link from Sexton Executive Security to show you why you should hire a private investigator rather than doing your own investigations. It will save you lots of time and money by letting a professional do it right for you. http://www.divorcenet.com/states/virginia/seven_reasons_to_hire_private_investigator

How to Avoid Being a Victim

2010-06-14T12:51:00.000-04:00

Never give your credit card, social security number, or any other financial information out over the telephone, by mail, or by email unless you initiate the contact and know who you are dealing with.

Here are some "red flags" that should warn you that a letter, phone call, or email you receive may be a scam:

High pressure tactics. Beware of phrases like: "You will lose out if you don't act now" or "Don’t discuss your sweepstakes winnings with anyone until you get your check."
Up front payment. If you are told you must pay up front to receive your prize or winnings, it’s likely to be a scam. If you’ve won something, it’s yours and you should not have to pay anything in advance, including taxes or shipping and handling.
Refusal to provide written information. If the person or company contacts you but refuses to give information in writing, don’t do business with them.
Unrealistic profits. Be skeptical if you are told that you can make lots of money quickly with no risk, or with no experience or training.
If you receive a telephone call that includes any of these red flags, just hang up. You don't have to listen. Remember that telemarketing fraud is a crime and the people who practice it are criminals.

PayPal Scam Alert from JP Investigative Group, Inc.

2009-10-27T15:15:00.003-04:00

From: PayPal [mailto:service@paypals.org]
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 2:14 PM
Subject: Case ID PP89-1091
________________________________________

Dear Member,

We are constantly working to ensure security by regularly screening the accounts in our system. We recently reviewed your account, and we need more information to help us provide you with secure service. Until we can collect this information, your access to sensitive account features will be limited. We would like to restore your access as soon as possible, and we apologize for the inconvenience.
________________________________________
Why is my account access limited?

Your account access has been limited for the following reason(s):
• We determined someone may have tried to access your account without your permission. For your protection, we have limited your account access.

Your case ID for this reason is PP89-1091.)
________________________________________
How can I restore my account access?
The attachment contains the steps to restore your account access . Please download the attachment and complete the steps.

Sincerely,
Account Review Department

Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response.

Personal Account Authorization Document.html

DO NOT COMPLETE THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT TO THIS EMAIL. YOU ARE GIVING THEM YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION AND THEY WILL ATTEMPT TO STEAL FROM YOU. WHILE JP INVESTIGATIVE GROUP, INC. HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN RECOUPERATING SOME LOST FUNDS; THERE ARE SOME UNSUCESSFUL CASES AND CLIENTS HAVE LOST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION TO THIS SCAM ALERT.

JP INVESTIGATIVE GROUP, INC.
www.jpinvestigations.com
1-877-990-2111

Who's Who, Vanity Publishing, Bank Account, Car Purchase, Vacation, Employment, Adoption, and Check Scams are on the rise!

2009-08-21T15:39:00.019-04:00

In the midst of the economic spiral, SCAMMERS have become more and more creative. Some scammers have increased their territories, targeted better established businesses, and taken on a variety of industries. You would think that the investigative industry would be on the scammer's DO NOT EMAIL list. JP Investigative Group, Inc. found that scammers are desperate and greedy. We received a check in the amount of $2,750.50 by UPS next day air from Live Design, 1742 Creekside Drive, Sugar Land, TX, 77478. The phone number listed was 281-499-712, registered to Ralph Turner, Missouri City, TX, 77477. JPI received an email from a Daryl Rodwell, subject: PAYMENT DELIVERED and the email instructed the owner to have the check cashed at his local bank, deduct the cost of the item the scammer was going to purchase from the owner, and have the excess funds wired to the scammer's mover via money gram transfer at any Wal-Mart store. He listed his mover's information as: George Marsh, Boston, MA, 02131. The scammer also stated to deduct the money gram money transfer charges from the excess funds and $50 for the owner's gas used for running around during the transaction. The scammer demanded that this transaction be taken care of that day so the mover could pick up the funds before the scammer's arrival from Hawaii. The JPI staff couldn't believe that an investigative firm would receive such an email. After JP Investigative Group investigated the check, we found it to be fraudulent. The name on the check belonged to an Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, FL and he informed our investigative team on the case that the account had been closed. The Attorney advised that it was his eighth call that day regarding the check scam. This scammer had been very busy spending money on sending out UPS next day air packages to at least seven other potential victims. We contacted Regions Bank and they confirmed again that the check was fraudulent. In addition, we notified Craigslist because this email scam was received as a result of a posting to sale an item on Craigslist. You would think that the scammer saw the email address listed on Craigslist as info@jpinvestigations.com. If you take away info@, and type in jpinvestigations.com; you will discover that it belongs to a private investigative firm.

The newest scam that has targeted JP Investigative Group is the receipt of the 2009 Best of Charlotte Award. I’m not sure if we can call this a scam because some people might not mind paying for the cost of their awards. The US Commerce Association (USCA) emailed us a SECOND NOTICE that we should log onto their website and enter our award code RVCG-BDRK. The email displays what our award would look like which is a nice glass award with Best of Charlotte 2009 Jp Investigative Group Inc Private Investigators printed on it. We entered the code and a link appeared showing us a nice black lacquer finish, beveled edge, gold aluminum metal 2009 Award Plaque and a hand-polished optical crystal, faceted beveled edge 2009 Crystal Award priced at $79.99, $179.99 or $199.99 for both. We suggest that you travel to your local trophy store and buy them cheaper. Also, they told us that the press release publicizing the selection of JPI has been posted on their website. Since no one knows about USCA, who would find out about the press release? We suggest that you go online and send out a free press release tooting your own horn about your achievements and any upcoming events that you are excited about and add it to your own website. Take the money that you saved and invest in a press release to be advertised in your local newspaper to generate publicity.

Other scams:
*Million dollar transfer to our bank account from foreign heirs of estates.

*Investment Banker in need of a beneficiary for a deposit. He needs to find a reliable partner in our country who can assist him to withdraw millions of dollars from a suspense account without a beneficiary. He needed our bank account information to make this scam work. Please do not provide any bank account information via the internet.

*Who’s Who Award (a scam targeting business owners and high school students). This scam is a fraudulent biographical directory. Some individuals have created Who's Who scams that involve the selling of "memberships" in Who's Who directories that are created online and through instant publishing services. These are essentially thinly veiled scams designed to get individuals to pay for their awards, thus, becoming a simple form of vanity publishing. "Who would be so foolish as to pay for inclusion in a Who's Who book that no one reads?" Ben Rothke reports at http://www.csoonline.com/article/498903/What_s_What_with_the_Who_s_Who_

*Bank of America Email Scam: You have 1 new message from Bank of America. Dear customer, we regret to inform you that your Bank of America Online Account has been temporarily suspended. Your account has been suspended after too many failed login attempts have been made. This is most likely an attempt to gain unauthorized access to your account and/or personal information. To resolve this problem we have attached a form to this email. Please download the form, open it and follow the instructions on your screen. Bank of America, Member FDIC ©2009 Bank of America Corporation. All Rights Reserved. You have received this form because your Bank of America Online Account has been suspended for security reasons. To restore your account please fill in the form below and click "Submit". THE FORM REQUESTS PRIVATE INFORMATION THAT GIVES THE SCAMMER YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO GAIN ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT. BANK OF AMERICA WOULD NEVER SEND YOU SUCH A REQUEST BY EMAIL. CALL YOUR BANK AND REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY.

*Paypal Email Scam: Resolution Center, your account access has been limited.
We have reason to believe that your account was accessed by a third party.
We have limited access to sensitive PayPal account features in case your account has been accessed by an unauthorized third party. We understand that having limited access can be an inconvenience, but protecting your account is our primary concern. This has been done due to several failed log-in attempts. We've limited access to your account temporarily. We'll review the limitation once you respond with the information we've requested. THE FORM REQUESTS PRIVATE INFORMATION THAT GIVES THE SCAMMER YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO GAIN ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT. PAYPAL WOULD NEVER SEND YOU SUCH A REQUEST BY EMAIL. REPORT IT TO PAYPAL IMMEDIATELY.

We see that the scammers are not smart people at all so don’t let them out smart you and take your money. Here are a list of Do’s and Don’ts from JP Investigative Group:

1) Do your homework and use the internet as your search tool to research the information being emailed to you; look for typos in the email.

2) Don’t cash checks from unknown senders.

3) Don’t give out your personal information via the telephone or internet.

4) Don’t buy items from the internet unless you know the source of the seller; no telephone number is a “red flag”. Use reverse lookup on www.yellowpages.com as a research tool. We have more sophisticated measures by which we do our research as private investigators but you should utilize the free resources before paying a private investigator to investigate your claim. It is expensive to trace scammers to try and get your money back so please do your research BEFORE you spend your hard earned money.

5) Do be cautious of get rich quick scams. If it sounds too good to be true, use your gut feelings or instinct as a caution.

6) Do train your children and teens about scams because they are targeted with the promise of free video games, trips, and tickets. Scammers know that children and teens have access to cash and many of them have debit cards that make it easier for scammers to entice young victims.

7) Don’t pay for awards and recognitions if you own a business. These awards are earned and given to you for free by your Chamber of Commerce, Trade Associations, Business Organizations, or Better Business Bureaus.

8) Don’t be a victim of Travel Fraud. Check out the agency selling the trip with the Better Business Bureau before booking your trip.

9) Don’t be afraid to ask more questions and tell the caller that you will call them back after checking with the Better Business Bureau for more information.

10) Do check the Better Business Bureau and find out more information about the company before you do business with that firm.

11) Do get telephone numbers and if the caller states that he/she does not have a phone number where they can be reached because they have such a large company; please decline their offer and hang up the phone.

12) Don’t believe that someone will transfer millions of dollars into your bank account if you submit your bank account information to them. This is a dream and it will not happen.

13) Don’t believe sympathetic stories when they are requesting you to give money to an unknown charitable organization or individual.

14) Don’t pay taxes on money that you have won from Canada or any other place when the source is not a state lottery whereby you can visit the location to participate.

15) Don’t pay a company to work for them. Please be cautious of any employment opportunity that asks for money to pay for books, supplies, materials, upfront fees, instructions, training, etc.

16) Don’t pay for materials offering “how to get free government grant money” because these resources are on the internet and free of charge. WARNING: There is a lot of leg-work involved. If you become frustrated; don’t give up, stay persistent, and your hard work will pay off. Beware of consultants and companies that solicit you to become their client to help you obtain government funding. Again, do your research and ask for references.

17) Do your homework if you are adopting a child. Adoption scams have become more prevalent and very expensive if you are a victim. Utilize the internet for resources, ask for references, and contact your state agencies for any complaints against a specific agency.

18) Do your research on current scams on web sites such as ScamBusters, scamfreezone, www.ripoffreport.com, or contact the National Fraud Information Center.

19) Do sign up to be notified of new scams and review current scams at the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s website: http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm.

20) Do report internet scams to the FBI at http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx

21) Do visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website at http://www2.ftc.gov/index.shtml to learn more about how to protect yourself from fraud, scams, and illegal practices against you as a consumer.

When all else fails, contact JP Investigative Group, Inc. for assistance at 1-877-990-2111. This is a fee based service.

Til Death Do Them Part: What's Your Opinion?

2009-08-13T13:26:00.002-04:00

Source: Lucas L. Johnson Ii, Associated Press Writer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former NFL star Steve McNair was shot dead in his sleep last week by a 20-year-old girlfriend distraught about mounting financial problems and her belief that he was seeing someone else, police said Wednesday. Sahel Kazemi "was spinning out of control" when she shot McNair four times as he dozed on a sofa early Saturday, then turned the gun on herself, Police Chief Ronal Serpas said.

Interviews with friends revealed that she was making payments on two cars, her rent was doubling and she suspected the married McNair was having a second affair with another young woman. She told a friend on Friday that "My life is a ball of s--- and I should end it," Serpas said. Police earlier had labeled McNair's death a homicide, but waited for further tests and the revelations about Kazemi's personal problems before concluding that she pulled the trigger of a 9 mm semiautomatic pistol in a condominium McNair rented with a friend.

McNair, 36, a quarterback for the Tennessee Titans most of his career, met Kazemi six months ago at a sports cafe where she was a waitress and his family often ate. She seemed happy and eager to build a life with him, but something went wrong. "We do know that she was clearly sending a message during the last five to seven days of her life that things were going bad quickly," Serpas said, though there was no indication she told anyone she planned to harm McNair.

Serpas said detectives learned that Kazemi recently found out about another young woman she thought McNair was romantically involved with and had even followed that woman home, though she did not confront her.
Serpas said police believe McNair was asleep when he was killed because there were no defensive wounds. After shooting McNair in the head, Kazemi apparently shot him twice in the chest before shooting him again in the head.

Before shooting herself, she sat next to his body and "tried to stage it so she would fall in his lap," Serpas said. She did, but her body slid to the floor and ended up at McNair's feet. The gun was found underneath her.
Kazemi's family told reporters that the woman was so confident McNair was divorcing his wife of 12 years that she was preparing to sell her furniture and move in with him. But associate Mike Mu, who has worked with McNair's charitable association for years, said earlier Wednesday that McNair's wife, Mechelle McNair, "didn't know who this girl is." No records of divorce proceedings have surfaced. The McNairs have four children.

Two days before the shooting, police stopped Kazemi driving a Cadillac Escalade sport utility vehicle that McNair had given her for her birthday in May. According to an arrest affidavit, Kazemi had bloodshot eyes and alcohol on her breath. She refused a breath test and told an officer "she was not drunk, she was high." She was charged with DUI. McNair was with her but not charged. He later made her bail. Police are awaiting toxicology reports on both bodies.

Serpas said that even though both her name and McNair's were on the Cadillac's title, she was apparently responsible for making payments. She was also making payments on another car after she couldn't sell it.
Kazemi had no history of violence, but "on the last several days of her life it's obvious that she made some very poor decisions," Serpas said.

Mechelle McNair has not spoken publicly since the shooting. Bishop Joseph W. Walker III of Mount Zion Baptist Church, which the McNairs have attended since moving to Nashville in 1997, said Wednesday that she is doing as well as can be expected. "Her faith is what's sustaining her now," he said. "We haven't talked about the circumstances of his death. She is processing it in a private way. It's obviously devastating on so many levels."

A memorial service is set for Thursday night in Nashville, with the funeral Saturday in his native Mississippi.
The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback was being remembered Wednesday at the stadium where he played much of his career. The Tennessee Titans opened LP Field for fans to watch video highlights of McNair's 13-year NFL career and look at photos of the quarterback. There was also a book for them to write messages that will be given to the family.

McNair was known as "Air McNair" for his passing prowess at Alcorn State in Mississippi. In 2000, he helped lead the Titans to the Super Bowl, where they ended up a yard short of a touchdown on the last play of the game when they trailed by seven points. He spent the last two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens before retiring from the NFL last year.
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Associated Press Writers Travis Loller, Joe Edwards, Kristin M. Hall and Teresa M. Walker contributed to this report.

What A Sad Affair: Steve McNair

2009-07-08T18:29:00.004-04:00

Sadly, this could have happened to any of us. Money, riches, fame, glory and a cheating spouse! Sometimes when money is no problem...other things may become less obvious. I am curious to know if there were any signs of an affair before this tradegy.

Workers Compensation Investigations

2009-07-06T19:57:00.004-04:00

Workers compensation laws are intended to protect employees who get hurt in the workplace. Federal employees are entitled to two-thirds of their monthly salaries when out on disability, and even more if they are permanently hurt. All states have their own compensation laws. While these laws are vital to the stability of society, they can be corrupted. Employers must investigate individual cases to prevent themselves from being taken advantage of. In fact, workers compensation fraud costs insurance companies and the public more than 60 billion dollars every year.

Because benefits such as medical coverage are often part of the compensation people receive, many people out on workers' compensation have very little incentive to return to work. They can either stay at home, not work at all, and receive a portion of their salaries, or return to the daily grind at full pay. Some people opt for the former at the expense of their employers or the taxpayers. While most workers' compensation claims are legitimate, there are schemers who succeed at their fraudulent ways.

Suspicion is a terrible feeling!

2009-07-06T19:54:00.002-04:00

Suspicion is a terrible feeling. It is based partly on logic and largely on instinct, which is why any straightforward accusations you make will most likely be countered with a staunch denial that you can neither prove nor disprove. An unfaithful husband can say you are being insecure. A daughter who has not been caught taking drugs can argue that your are paranoid. Then you might begin to doubt yourself, although the suspicions will probably linger. You should hire a professional to get the truth.

Investigating Insurance Claims

2009-07-06T19:51:00.000-04:00

Investigations are an absolute necessity for any insurer. From the average person who tends to stretch his stories to be more slightly more favorable to the full-time con artist who stages accidents, many people are less than 100 percent honest when dealing with insurance companies. By launching investigations into questionable claims, insurers can save thousands of dollars per fraudulent claim, and millions every year. You must get them before they get you!

7 SIGNS OF A CHEATER

2009-07-06T18:19:00.000-04:00

The following is a guide to help you determine if your mate is cheating on you. After reading this list you may find there is some area of concern. Do not confront the cheater because this will only cause them to clean up their act, become more careful not to get caught, and make it more difficult for you to catch them. You may not have enough proof to make your case. I would urge you to seek professional help.

1. At the beginning of an affair the mate that is cheating is more attentive to his/her spouse. This is due to guilt that the cheater may be feeling at the time.

2. After the affair has been going on for a while, the person cheating seems to find fault with the person he/she may be living with to try to justify the affair in their mind. They may become physically or verbally abusive. Saying things such as: "You never do anything right", "You can't make me happy any more", "I don't know why I'm still with you", "Why don't you leave", "You're getting fat", "What's this you've cooked for me, it's horrible", "You haven't done anything all day, what are you good for", "I love you, I'm just not in-love with you any more", "You can't give me what I want any more", "I need some time to myself", "I don't care about you any more", "You are hopeless", "I hate you". All of these quotes does not mean that your spouse/partner is having an affair, please use this as a guide only. Intuition (gut feeling) that something is not right usually is a sign you may have a cheating problem.

3. Cheating spouses/partners may lose interest in the activities in the home. They don’t show interest in the livelihood of you or the children that live in the home. Sometimes they no longer have any desires to do any fix-ups to the home (i.e. lawn care, house repairs, etc.).

4. Cheaters my have a change in sex life (i.e. more sex, less sex) as well as unexplained sexual requests. If you have never watched pornographic material before and now all of a sudden you are asked to perform what is on the tape, this may be a sign that your spouse/partnr is engaging in this type of activities with someone else.

5. The cheater has a definite change in attitude towards everyone in the home, especially the mate (i.e. “if he/she did not act the way they do, well then maybe I would not do the things I do”). You may start to get blamed for things more often.

6. The finances begin to change. If someone wants to play they have to pay! Keep an eye on the cheater's spending habits ( i.e. check book records, bank account balances, credit card bills, etc.). This will tell you whether their spending more money than usual. Or in some cases, extra money may appear for the female cheater.

7. Grooming habits will change. They may start to wear cologne/perfume or a different fragrance, get haircuts/hairdos more frequently, or start to dress differently by purchasing more revealing/youthful/designer clothing other than their normal style of fashions. Normally, if your spouse/partner has nothing to hide, they will share their purchases with you and explain what a "great deal" they got on those items!

BONUS: The cheater may purchase a sports car without discussing it with you, attend the night clubs more frequently, stay in the bathroom longer (he/she may be texting), hiding their cell phone, answering the home phone more frequently than usual especially on the first ring.

When In Doubt, Check It Out!

Maybe it can’t happen to you.

2009-07-06T17:14:00.000-04:00

A phone bill with frequent calls from your spouse to a mysterious number. Or sudden late night meetings with flimsy explanations. Its probably nothing right?

You’re hiring a new nanny or day care service and find yourself wondering, “Who is this person watching my child, really?” Are they safe? Is there a criminal background? Are they qualified?

You’re about to make the commitment of a lifetime - marriage. All you can think about is your future together. Yet, there are lingering questions about his or her past. It’s probably nothing.

When you find yourself with concerns, there might be only one way to be sure. JP Investigative Group has the expertise and experience to investigate your domestic or family concerns with complete professionalism and discretion.

We’ll report back to you with the evidence to restore your peace of mind, or to confirm your unfortunate assumptions. Either way, you finally know for sure what’s going on. What’s it worth to have peace of mind?