We can well imagine that you have questions, after all, you don't use a detective agency every day. On this page, we have listed the most frequently asked questions for you. Is your question not listed? Feel free to contact our detectives.
We conduct independent fraud investigations for both individuals and companies. Currently, we mainly investigate fraud, theft and embezzlement, housing fraud, absenteeism fraud, alimony fraud, (online) scams and violation of the relationship clause. It also happens regularly that we carry out pre-employment screenings and risk scans and investigate undermining within risk sectors.
It is difficult to answer that, as it depends very much on the type of investigation, the specialists and resources to be deployed and the risks present. As an indication, you can use our hourly rate from 99, - excluding VAT per tactical detective. For digital research, we charge an hourly rate of €125, - excluding VAT per digital specialist. For crypto research, we charge an hourly rate of 150, - excluding VAT per crypto specialist. Our investigative investigations for private individuals start at €1000, - including VAT. Our criminal investigations for companies start at €2000, - excl. VAT.
Of course, the information you share will be treated confidentially by our detectives, given our strict professional secrecy. Your data is also processed according to us privacy policy.
Yes, a consultation with us is always free of charge and free of charge. Everything that is discussed in the intake interview is treated confidentially by our detectives who enjoy professional secrecy.
Yes, this is certainly possible. You can call or email us anonymously. Please note that as soon as we start an investigation, we will need to determine your identity.
No. We know that if you suspect your partner is cheating, it is unfortunately true in 90% of cases. However, we do not conduct investigations into infidelity because we believe that you should first discuss these issues with each other. If a conversation does not work, we recommend mediation.
Furthermore, experience shows that an investigation often only causes unnecessary escalation, and it can be very distressing to receive images of your partner with someone else. Finally, there is always a legal duty to inform the subject after an investigation: this means the partner who was investigated must always be notified afterward, regardless of the outcome.
A private investigation agency has a broader scope than the police. While the police primarily focus on criminal offenses, an investigation agency can assist you with matters for which you cannot file a police report. An agency can also support the police by doing the preliminary work, which can help your report be processed faster or allow us to file a new report together. This is particularly useful for cases that are stalled due to a lack of capacity, leads, or evidence.
Yes, we have a permit from the Ministry and Security & Justice with POB 1891. In addition, all our detectives have a yellow pass. POB 1891. In addition, all our detectives have a yellow pass.
Yes, after our investigation is complete, we are required by law to inform the person(s) we investigated. You may also choose to inform the person(s) yourself as the client; in that case, we will document this in the final report and ask you to provide proof that you have done so.
Our detectives were trained through our internal training, and they have often previously worked for government institutions such as the Police, FIOD, Royal Military Police, AIVD or MIVD.
In addition to our own office in The Hague, we have meeting locations across the country. This way, we are always close by for an informal consultation in your area.
It starts with a confidential phone call with a detective. If we can help you further, we will ask you to perform an ID check and we will be happy to schedule an informal and free consultation with you at our office or at one of our meeting locations across the country. If the case requires it, this conversation will take place on neutral ground. After that, we'll prepare a detailed quote for you, so you know where you stand. Based on this, you decide whether to work with us. After that, you will receive the plan of action from us, and after your agreement, we will start our investigation.
Because our observation and (digital) investigation team is structurally trained in-house at a high level, our detectives are prepared for anything. This, combined with an extensive range of cover materials, specialist resources, innovative software and a wide fleet of vehicles, means that we are strong in conducting (risky) criminal investigations.
Yes, our research results are seen as independent and thus recognized in court. In some cases, it also happens that we are called as witnesses by the court.
No, unfortunately, we do not work on a no-cure no-pay basis, on the one hand to guarantee our quality standard and objectivity. In addition, there are often many factors that we have no influence on. That is why we charge an hourly rate per Detective.
Through our secure apps, we keep you up to date with all developments and reports. We also give you a weekly update by phone, physical appointment or video call.
To prevent abuse of our services, we determine the identity of each client and contact person. In the case of a business client, we also do this for the company's relevant UBOs. This guarantees that we do not work for people with the wrong intentions.
Yes, we have our own academy for tactical investigators, and we also have regular job openings. Please check the bottom of the page under Haagsche Recherche Academie or Vacancies.
