Fraud & Scam Investigations
If you think you have been targeted by a scam — or you want to check an offer before you act on it — OSII researches the people, accounts, websites and payment trails involved and documents what can be found.
The work is done by a Colorado Springs–based agency using lawful, publicly available sources, and it is aimed at giving you clear, organized information you can use to make decisions and, if you choose, to support a report.
What a fraud or scam inquiry can include
Scam infrastructure analysis
Looking at the websites, domain history and associated accounts connected to a suspected scam.
Digital evidence documentation
Preserving and organizing screenshots, messages, links and records so they are easy to understand and share.
Profile and social media research
Researching the profiles and online personas used to approach you.
People and company research
Checking public information about the individuals or businesses behind an offer.
Threat research
Identifying signs that a scheme targets other people or is part of a wider pattern.
Findings report
A written summary of what was found, what it suggests and what it does not prove.
Getting started with OSII
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Choose how to start
Pick an option below. Services marked GET NOW collect a short intake form before checkout. Others begin with a brief consultation.
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OSII confirms scope and purpose
Before work begins, OSII confirms the scope, the lawful purpose and any required authorization.
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Research and clear findings
OSII researches using lawful, publicly available sources and explains what was found — and what was not.
Choose the option that fits
- $150
Fraud / Scam Investigation
- $75
Social Media / OSINT Investigation
- $100
Digital Footprint Investigation
REQUEST CONSULTATION
Paying for a service does not automatically authorize OSII to begin an investigation. All investigative work is subject to verification of lawful purpose and, where required, appropriate consent or authorization. If a paid assignment cannot legally or appropriately be accepted, OSII will contact you to discuss options.
Fraud & Scam Investigations: common questions
What does a fraud or scam investigation involve?
OSII researches the people, accounts, websites and records connected to a suspected scam, preserves the evidence in an organized form and reports what the findings show.
Can OSII get my money back?
No. OSII does not promise recovery of funds. What it can do is research and document what happened so you have clear information for your bank, the platform involved or law enforcement.
What should I do before contacting OSII?
Stop sending money or personal details, and keep everything: screenshots, messages, links, receipts and account names. Do not delete conversations or profiles.
Do I need to share passwords?
No. OSII never needs your passwords, and you should not send them.
Is this the same as cybercrime investigation?
They overlap. Fraud and scam research focuses on the scheme and the people behind it. OSII’s cybercrime page covers digital forensics, victim advocacy and wider cybersecurity support.
Related services
- Online Identity Verification & Catfish ResearchIdentity & Profile Research
- Background InvestigationsPeople & Organizations
- Skip Tracing & People LocatesLocation Research
- OSINT & Digital Footprint ResearchOpen-source intelligence investigations.
- Cybercrime InvestigationsDigital forensics and victim support.
- All PricingEvery service and price in one place.
- Colorado Springs Private InvestigatorOSII’s home base and how we serve Colorado.
Not sure which option fits?
Tell OSII what you are trying to find out. There is no payment required to submit an inquiry, and OSII will tell you honestly whether and how it can help.