How to Find a Reputable Private Detective in Fargo, North Dakota

And How to Avoid Getting Scammed

Tonya Hillukka
Also called private investigators, private detectives are skilled at finding information. They are often hired by government agencies, lawyers, private companies, insurance companies, and even by individuals to track down information. Are you looking for a private investigator or detective in Fargo?

There is a state law which says that only licensed private detectives can conduct investigations in North Dakota. In North Dakota, there are two types of licenses: a Private Investigator License and a Private Detective Agency license. The state of North Dakota requires licensing for Private Investigators, Security Guards, and Agencies.

Where to find a private detective in Fargo, ND
To find a reputable private detective, listen to the people you trust. If you haven't been given any personal recommendations, however, many private detectives in the Fargo area can be found online. Here are a few websites to check out:

ICS - After filling out a confidential and secure form, a private investigator will contact you for a consultation. Information is kept strictly confidential and will only be viewed by ICS. To contact a detective by phone, call (800)828-9198.

Franklin Investigations - Located at 220 4th Avenue East in West Fargo, Franklin Investigations provides detective services, background checks in West Fargo, customized loss prevention, and fraud investigation. To contact Franklin Investigations, call (701)541-4737.

Asp - Asp offers both private detective services and excellent security services. Visit them at 1620 26th Street South in Moorhead or call toll free (800)392-6991.

For more info:Yahoo! Local - Visit this page for a listing of reputable private detectives in the Fargo, North Dakota area.

How to avoid getting scammed
Do your homework. To avoid getting scammed, you will need to become an investigator yourself. If you begin to feel uneasy about hiring someone, go to a lawyer you trust. Ask private detectives for credentials before giving out your personal information (remember, detectives in North Dakota need to be licensed). If there is a website, read about how others have rated this company.

Why hire a private detective?
People hire private detectives for many reasons: to check backgrounds, suspicion of fraud, to look up family history, missing persons, adoption searches... Private detectives are specially trained and they have the tools you need to arrive at the truth.

So if you are considering hiring a private detective in the Fargo, North Dakota area, do your homework first. To find a reputable detective, begin with word-of-mouth recommendations then make sure he has the required licensing to do the job right.

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Published by Tonya Hillukka - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

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  • Private detectives are skilled at finding information.
  • Only licensed private detectives can conduct investigations in North Dakota.
  • To find a reputable private detective, listen to the people you trust.

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  • Tricia Sabol 3/12/2010

    Thanks for sharing these resources!

  • Dan Reveal 3/12/2010

    Such a unique article..great work on finding a private detective in Fargo, ND!

  • Jennifer Bove 3/12/2010

    good resource

  • John Smither 3/11/2010

    Good info for anyone that needs to use one.

  • Amanda Cartwright 3/11/2010

    Good to know.

  • Nancy V Canfield 3/11/2010

    Hey, I'm pretty sure that Fargo is where my old PI, Lefty, went.

  • JerseyNana 3/11/2010

    Great job, Tonya!

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