A POWERFUL TOOL AGAINST CORPORATE MALPRACTICE AND RESTRAINT OF TRADE Corporate malpractice and anti-competitive behavior, such as breaches of confidentiality and restraint of trade violations, can be difficult to investigate and prove. By the time evidence is obtained, it may have been destroyed, tampered with, or concealed. This is where an Anton Piller Order (APO) […]
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How AI is Transforming Polygraph and Truth Verification Services
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries across the board, and the field of polygraph and truth verification services is no exception. Traditionally, polygraph exams have relied on physiological responses such as heart rate, blood pressure, and skin conductivity to determine deception. While these methods have proven useful, they are not foolproof, often relying heavily on […]
The Future of AI in Criminal Investigations
HOW SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS COMPANY IS EVOLVING INTO THE AI-ASSISTED WORLD THE FUTURE OF AI IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS FOR BUSINESSES AI is transforming every industry, and criminal investigations for businesses are no exception. From fraud detection to cybersecurity threats and even workplace misconduct, AI is becoming an invaluable tool for identifying, […]
Hitman Scam Warning: How to Protect Yourself
HITMAN SCAMMERS ARE ALL THE RAGE The scam and fraud landscape is one that constantly transforms. One thing we as South Africans cannot say, is that our criminals are slow or lack ingenuity. Something else I have to “admire” is the ability that the underworld players have to use one particular scam to […]
When Is Private Defence Against Attacks Justifiable?
The devastating riots and widespread looting bore witness to many brave acts of private defence against unlawful attacks against persons, property, and other legal interests. Unfortunately, neither rioting, looting, nor general lawlessness is going to go away, and with them, the issue of private defence. According to the Law of South Africa (LAWSA)(i), the […]
AI scam calls imitating familiar voices are a growing problem
Scam calls using AI to mimic the voices of people you might know are being used to exploit unsuspecting members of the public. These calls use what’s known as generative AI, which refers to systems capable of creating text, images, or any other media such as videos, based on prompts from a user. Deepfakes […]
The Terrifying AI Scam That Uses Your Loved One’s Voice
Written by: Charles Bethea, staff writer at The New Yorker. On a recent night, a woman named Robin was asleep next to her husband, Steve, in their Brooklyn home, when her phone buzzed on the bedside table. Robin is in her mid-thirties with long, dirty-blond hair. She works as an interior designer, specializing in luxury […]
Navigating Workplace Investigations in South Africa
Conducting investigations in the workplace is part and parcel of the territory. Mostly left to someone in the human resource department or the security manager should the company have one. Unfortunately, in most cases neither of these individuals really knows how to go about carrying out the investigations in a manner that puts the company […]
Kidnappings in SA: Fighting the Crime
Kidnappings in South Africa pose a significant threat to the safety and well-being of individuals and communities. At investigators.co.za. we are committed to raising awareness about this alarming issue and providing insights into combating such crimes. Our article on “Kidnappings in SA: Fighting the Crime” delves into the challenges associated with kidnapping cases and explores […]
How to Spot (and Protect Yourself from) Advanced Crypto Scams
Whether you are looking to invest a couple hundred Rand or a much larger amount, cryptocurrency can seem like a great way to make some quick money. While there are a wide variety of different crypto options available for you to investigate, there are an equal number of crypto scams out there looking to dupe […]