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Avoiding Fraud in Costa Rica

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Identifying fraud in Costa Rica

Avoiding fraud in Costa Rica is really simple. I have written this information to assist you avoiding fraud in Costa Rica. I have put together a list of methods used here in Costa Rica to rip you off. As a result scammers will approach you through letters, a phone call, or via email. Cyber-crime is a principal priority risk for US residents and businesses. Because scammers will try to steal your property, identity or tap into your bank accounts or business to steal assets or money.

 

 

Typical scams to be aware of 

Avoiding Fraud in Costa Rica requires you to be aware of the methods scammers employ. In Costa Rica. Most attacks take place through email or social networks. I know no one is safe from hackers or scammers. Banks and even the government have been victims of such attacks. Because once you are a victim of this theft, it will be very hard to recover your information. As a result of your information being “out”, there’s no bringing it back.

Going After your life savings

The best defense I know against fraud comes with being able to recognize the various different types of financial schemes that exist. Because I have firsthand knowledge of these methods, I will share them with you.

High-return or ‘risk-free’ investments

High-risk/high-reward investments like penny stocks, options, and futures. I am suggesting, you exercise extreme caution when making any investment decisions. I have learned one way to protect yourself against fraud is to invest only in products or services that you understand and trust.  The United States Government has several scam warnings available to assist you in avoiding scams..

How do they operate here

Costa Rica scammers, passing themselves off as brokers and investment advisers, recommend unsuitable products. Products that don’t meet the investment objectives or financial situations of investors. Inappropriate recommendations might occur when a broker sells speculative, high- risk investments such as options, futures or penny stocks. Experience teaches me, individuals who are near retirement or are retired and have a low-risk tolerance.

Pyramid schemes

A pyramid scheme, for instance, the fraudsters promote multi-level entry opportunities that require an initial “investment”. In reality there is  little chance for profit except for those at the top of the pyramid.

‘Ponzi’ schemes

These are a type of illegal pyramid scheme named after Charles Ponzi. He fooled thousands of New England residents into investing in a postage stamp speculation scheme back in the 1920s. As a result, Ponzi thought he could take advantage of differences between U.S. and foreign currencies used to buy and sell international mail coupons. Costa Rica had it’s own form of a Ponzi scheme which was carried out by the Villalobos Brothers. The brothers scammed millions from unsuspecting investors. Villalobos investors he could provide a 40 percent return in just 90 days compared with 5 percent for bank savings accounts.

Results of a Ponzi scam

As a result Charles Ponzi successfully in getting funds from investors. This resulted in Charles bilking in $1 million during one three-hour period. Although a few early investors were paid off to make the scheme look legitimate. A subsequent investigation found that Charles had only purchased about $30 worth of the international mail coupons. Today, the Ponzi scheme continues to work on the “rob-Peter-to-pay-Paul” principle. As money from new investors is used to pay off earlier investors until the whole scheme collapses.

Promissory notes

A promissory note is a type of debt that is similar to a loan or I.O.U. and is used by a company to raise money. Typically, an investor agrees to loan money to the company for a set period of time. In exchange, the company promises to pay the investor a fixed return on the investment, typically principal plus interest. While promissory notes can be legitimate investments, those that are marketed broadly to individuals often turn out to be worthless. Most established companies have borrowing relationships with financial institutions.  Therefore this type of transaction among individuals is rare. Individual investors should exercise extreme caution with this type of investment.

Internet investment fraud

Internet investment fraud is similar to other fraud perpetrated over the phone or through the mail. Fraudsters use a variety of Internet tools, including online newsletters, spam or chat rooms to spread false information. They also may build a sophisticated Web page to make their scam appear legitimate. The Internet has made offshore scams very easy to implement and difficult to police because the perpetrators often reside outside of the U.S.

Affinity fraud

This fraud refers to investment scams that prey upon members of certain groups. For example religious or ethnic communities, the elderly or professional groups. Deceivers who promote affinity scams frequently are—or pretend to be—members of the group. They enlist respected community or religious leaders from within the group to spread the word about the scheme. Thus, by convincing people that a fraudulent investment is legitimate and worthwhile. Often, the leaders themselves become unwitting victims of the fraudster’s scheme.

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Real Estate Fraud Plagues Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Real Estate Fraud

Real Estate fraud plagues Costa Rica. Recently, that police arrested four persons in connection with a $50 million dollar Real Estate fraud. According to numerous news sources the four arrested are lawyers and Notaries. In Costa Rica all notaries have to be licensed attorneys. The documents that pass through National Registry must be notarized. Since most land purchases are purchased in a Costa Rica Corporation the transaction must be notarized. Generally, attorneys are given power of attorneys over the transactions. In contrast to the United States, a notary cannot notarize a conveyance to which he is a party. Here that is not the case.

Temptation

With that kind of power, it is easy and tempting to do something less than honest or correct. In this particular case according to the news source, the victim is an elderly German woman. She appears to have lost ownership of her properties in southern Costa Rica due to inappropriate paperwork. Although the accused have yet to be identified the police are saying that have arrested a 61-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man in Alajuelita. Also arrested were a 37-year-old woman in Cartago and a 60-year-old man in Coronado. According to police documents the crimes allegedly happened between 2010 and 2012.

The latest reports

The two persons arrested in Alajuelita are also notaries but are not active now. The pair is charged with improperly administering the woman’s property in Punta Uva and Bahía Ballena, which is located in the southwestern area of the country. According to police documents, both had access to $5 million in cash.
The suspects that were arrested lived in Cartago and Coronado and are active notaries. Police said that they assisted in the creation of 19 corporations that play a role in the fraud. Police alleged that the suspects tricked the elderly woman into signing papers so that she lost the properties.
Agents also reported that when they searched the offices of the suspects they found two unregistered pistols.

Keep in mind there are no licensing requirements to regulate Real Estate agents

Finding a Person, Place or Thing in Costa Rica

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 Persons, Places, and Things in Costa Rica

Finding a Person, Place or Thing in Costa Rica? Hunting for a missing person, or simply trying to locate someone? Need to find an address or asset in Costa Rica? Whatever the reasons are for looking, you have come to the right place. For fast, reliable, trustworthy, and affordable professional help in locating someone, we can help. Searching for a location in Costa Rica? A bigger challenge than most realize. Trying to recover an asset? Costa Rica is rife with fraud and the laws here actually help the scammers hide assets.  There are many reasons why you may need to locate someone, find a place or locate a thing.

We are not a database mill

I am not a “People Finder Instant Search” database company that provides you with old, outdated public record information. We are a professional private investigation agency physically located in Costa Rica (Not Nicaragua) that specializes in finding people, quickly and cost-effectively. I have access to data, resources, and other information that allow us to get you the result you want, not excuses. Why pay someone who is not here to find the information you already have? When you work with the private investigators in our firm, you will find that the more information you have about the target, the less it will cost you. Our basic locate investigations take as little as three 3hours of investigative time and fewer than 50% take more than that amount to complete. Of course verification of the location and identifying the target as being there have added costs.

Obviously, some people are more difficult to locate than others.  Costa Rica is known as the land of the wanted and the unwanted. Those wanted by law enforcement, hiding from creditors, drug users, and others require more work to locate than the average person. We encourage you to tell us as much as possible about the person we are trying to locate ahead of time. This allows us to give you an accurate perspective of the time and cost required. As the most trusted private investigator in Costa Rica, we have reunited adoptees with their birth parents. Likewise, we have, located people that are in need of medical assistance. In some cases located missing persons, are either the victim of a drowning or of a crime.

We have investigated the disappearance of people due to suspicious circumstances. We have assisted in, and, the recovery of the remains when they have fell victim to a crime or a drowning. It is reported that there are more deaths here from drowning than from automobile accidents. The Government here is not user-friendly and getting assistance to look for someone is difficult at best.

What makes our missing person and people locate services stand out from the crowd?

  • Our firm is a Private Investigator Agency, not a database search company
  • We provide 50 years of professional experience and judgment
  • We tell you where all of the information we provide came from
  • There will be an actual investigator to speak with about your locate investigation
  • Our locate investigations are conducted by investigators, not databases.
  • You will be given a detailed report of our findings
  • Our relationship with you is strictly CONFIDENTIAL

If you find that you need more than just a simple locate or person search, our background check services will give you all the information you will need about someone’s background. Our firm is a full-service private detective agency able to bring the full assets of our agency, with international and domestic resources, to the table.

Missing Persons in Costa Rica

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What to do in Locating Missing Persons in Costa Rica

Kim ParisLocating missing persons in Costa Rica is much different from the methods and techniques used in the United States. There are numerous people that have gone missing in Costa Rica and have to date not been found. It is important that if you find yourself in this situation, you understand that the authorities here neither have the resources nor the motivation to find the missing person. The one thing that is absolutely necessary is to get someone involved to start looking for the missing person. The longer the time the greater the chance that the person will not be located. Please remember that the longer you wait the colder the trail will become. Additionally, don’t expect much help from the U.S. Embassy. They will take the information and tell you they will contact Costa Rica Police. However, make sure you report the missing person to the Embassy.

 

1st Thing to do in Locating Missing Persons in Costa Rica

The first thing you should do in locating missing persons in Costa Rica is to report the incident to your local law enforcement agency. When you do so give them as much information as humanly possible. Although the local law enforcement agency will have little to lend to the search and recovery of the missing person, it is one of the first things that the American Embassy in Costa Rica will ask you. Do not delay in making the missing person report to the police. All of the cases that we have handled have had considerable time lapses between the disappearance and reporting of the person missing. Each moment that passes with nothing being initiated to locate the person further reduces the chances of the person being found.

2nd Thing to do in Locating Missing Persons in Costa Rica

Call the American Embassy in Costa Rica. If you are calling from the States dial 011-506-2519-2000 and ask for extension 2453. Alternatively, if it is after business hours or the weekend, send an email to acssanjose@state.gov and provide all of the information about the missing person including but not limited to; photographs, flight itinerary, hotel reservation, date of arrival, anticipated date of departure, photographs, and the reason you suspect the person is missing.

3rd Thing to do

It is necessary that the missing person be reported missing to the Judicial Police in Costa Rica. They are commonly referred to as OIJ. If you call them be prepared to have someone who speaks Spanish as there are no resources for English. Costa Rica Law requires that an immediate member of the missing person’s family report the incident. They will not accept the missing person report from a third party. This must be done in person by the immediate family member. Thus be prepared to make arrangements for the immediate family member to travel to Costa Rica to make the report.

Alternatively, an immediate family member can go to the nearest Costa Rica Consulate and report the person missing. They will need the same information as previously outlined for the American Embassy. This will further delay the missing person investigation as the bureaucracy of the Costa Rica government moves slowly.

The Last thing to do

Probably the most important of all is not to procrastinate in reporting the missing loved one in Costa Rica. Also, equally important to retain the services of a professional and reliable private investigator to begin searching immediately.  The longer time in retaining the services of such a professional only means that the trail will be colder by the minute. Years of experience have taught me that it is imperative to get on this search as soon as possible.

Cold Case Missing Persons in Costa Rica

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Cold Case Missing Persons in Costa Rica Private Investigations

Barbara Barbara Stuncova a Czech Republic citizen, has been missing from her residence in Tamarindo since December 5, 2010. According to sources close to Struncova, she attended a party with friends on the night of Dec. 4. She returned home around 1 a.m. on the morning of Dec. 5. She has not been seen since. On the night of Dec. 4, Struncova, 31, went to a party with several friends who were visiting from the Czech Republic. She was accompanied by her boyfriend, U.S. citizen Bill Ulmer. Ulmer who sources say returned home early from the party. He did so because he was frustrated by his inability to communicate with the Czech visitors. Struncova’s friends report that around 1 a.m. on the morning of Dec. 5, she returned to her residence. Barbara lived with Ulmer and four other roommates.

“At 1 a.m. that night we watched her walk inside the house,” said a source close to Struncova who asked to remain anonymous. “By 7 a.m. that morning, Dec. 5, Bill woke up and told us that Barbara had left with her friends. Alleging that, in the middle of the night she had gone to  the Caribbean side of Costa Rica.”

In the days following her disappearance, worried members of Struncova’s family contacted her friends in Tamarindo. The last time family members heard from her was Dec. 4.

Struncova’s belongings are still in her Tamarindo residence.

2. Cold Case Missing Persons in Costa Rica

Kim Paris When the family of Kim Paris contacted me it had been almost 11 days since her disappearance. She had allegedly left a note at the hotel (Latitude 10) where she and her husband Gabriel Orozco were resident managers. Kim allegedly told Gabriel she was going shopping. During my investigation, there were unverified spotting of Kim after the day of her disappearance.  Several things about this disappearance made me question the stories I had been told. The fact of the matter was if Kim was the victim of a crime there are almost limitless places to dispose of the body and cover any potential evidence and or witnesses. Lacking resources and assistance it was challenging to search the area and the locals were of no assistance.

Kim Paris is a dual citizen of France and Canada, moved to Santa Teresa from Montreal at the age of 33. She arrived with her boyfriend, Gabriel Orozco, whom she married in Costa Rica in January 2010.

The reason that I am posting this information again is in hopes that if someone stumbles across skeletal remains they remember this young woman who disappeared and has yet to be found. Also, this is in the same general area as the disappearance of Barbara mentioned above.

Costa Rica Safety

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What about Costa Rica’s Safety?

Concerns about Costa Rica’s safety are among those thinking about relocating to Costa Rica. Recent murders of American citizens, Kurt Hergis in La Fortuna in February and Stephen Rutkiewicz in Guanacaste in December have served as an impetus for the rise in concern. Unbiased responses can be challenging. Many who contribute information from the English-speaking community, slant their views. Because they have a vested interest in bringing in ex-pats who are liquid and looking to invest in Costa Rica. You need to exercise caution when listening to a real estate agent or relocation adviser.

According to recent statistics, Costa Rica is less violent than its neighboring countries in Central America. This is in comparison to the United States which has a murder rate (of 4.7 per 10,000). In Canada, the rate is even lower (1.6 per 10,000). The statistics have been compiled globally by the United Nations in 2012.

Costa Rica Safety and Crime

Costa Ricans have an unrealistic view of relative criminal activity as compared to the United States. This is the result of the periodic mass shooting in the United States has the tendency to dominate world news. Physical violence in the United States for the most part is focused in urban city centers, such as Detroit. (54.6 murders per 100,000) or Baltimore (34.9 murders per 100,000). Total rates for murder continue to be low in the United States since it is a nation of 313 million individuals.

Costa Rica, with 4.8 million people is by per capita more dangerous than the United States. Some say that much of the physical violence is a direct result of the drug trade that exists between South and Central America and the United States. For example, neighboring Honduras (91.6 murders per 10,000) and El Salvador (69.2 murders per 10,000) are the two most violent nations in the world. The Security    Ministry furthered this opinion by reporting that immigrants and others that are difficult to account for contributing significantly to the violence in Costa Rica.

Expats tend to notice the violence as it affects their own peer group or comes into their community. There is relatively small English language coverage of the shootings and murders that take place in southern San Jose or the Caribbean coast. Objectively, the drug-related violence in these areas is the kind of thing that is not likely to affect a tourist or ex-pat directly. However, violence has a tendency to eventually cross borders and social divisions. Thus violence in places like Limon will eventually impact everyone who lives in Costa Rica.

Contrasting Costa Rica Law

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Contrasting Costa Rica Law to the Common Law of the United States

The Common Law that law is the foundation of the law in the United States. Similar but more confusing is the  Napoleonic Code that controls Costa Rica’s law. Contrasting Costa Rica law (the Napoleonic Code) to that of the United States (English common law) it is understandable why numerous Americans are the victims of fraud in Costa Rica. Although this article is dry, it is nonetheless informative. Especially, the challenges and obstacles you will face if you decide to open a business or buy property.

 

Usage today

No matter the fact that the Napoleonic Code was not the very first civil code. Accordingly, it did not stand for every one of Napoleons’ empire. However, it was among the most prominent. It was ratified in many countries inhabited by the French throughout the Napoleonic Wars. Furthermore, it morphed and became the basis of individual legislation devices in Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. Portugal, in addition to Poland (1808– 1946), and Germany to the east of the Rhine. The Napoleonic code was used till the intro of the Gesetzbuch and became the initial civil code for all of Germany.

The Napoleonic Code was additionally accepted in 1864 in Romania

The Code was likewise embraced in Egypt as part of a device of the combined courts in Egypt. The Napoleonic Code was equated into Arabic from the French between 1881-1883. Numerous various other codes with marginal effects were the German, Swiss and Austrian. Nevertheless, there is some effect of the French code that could be really felt. Especially, as the Napoleonic Code is taken as the initial efficient codification of regulation.

Napoleonic Code prevalent in Latin America

The civil law devices of the countries of modern multinational Europe, with the exemption of Russia and numerous other Scandinavian Countries. They have, to differing degrees, been impacted by the Napoleonic Code. The lawful devices of Great Britain other than Scotland and Ireland are based upon the English common law. Scottish legislation, though similarly a civil law device, is uncodified. It was impacted by the Romano-Dutch law concept, and by English legislation.

In the Middle East, the influence of the Napoleonic code was incorporated with pointers of Islamic legislation. It is also in Saudi Arabia (which follows an addition to Islamic legislation). In Kuwait as an example, house civil liberties, girls’ civil liberties, and the education and learning device can be deemed Islamic reenactments of the French civil code. A few of these features can be viewed in different other Gulf states, although much less obvious compared to Kuwait, this primarily being as a result of the autonomous attributes of Kuwait, instead of the absolutist attributes of many different other Gulf nations.

Many Latin American countries, such as Costa Rica have their system of civil law founded on the principles of the Napoleonic Code. Many who come here, especially from the United States, assume that contract law and real estate law are similar to those in the States. Nothing is further from the truth which is why it is necessary to hire a competent Costa Rica lawyer who can guide you through this process.

Is Cheating in Costa Rica Increasing ?

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I have noticed a spike in the number of cheating spouse surveillance. Is cheating in Costa Rica increasing? It has been so much, that I have had to increase staff to keep pace. Just recently, I have had more unfaithful partner cases than other types of investigations. Throughout the previous year, the need for monitoring cheating partners has actually increased twofold.

A recent study on the factors contributing to an increase was inconclusive.  Exactly what force is behind the increase, the results were mixed. The majority of the study indicates that this increase throughout financial difficult times is contrary to other information and current surveys suggesting, many people can ill afford exposure to a separation or a divorce.

Factors influencing the increase of cheating in Costa Rica

Perhaps, one factor is due to the enhanced pressure that financial tough times give the household environment. The increase might be related to the egregious partner desiring to leave the pressures. Costa Rica is a stunning nation with numerous natural resources that bring visitors from all over the world. Costa Rica is world-renowned for its stunning coastlines and tropical rainforest. It is likewise referred to as a fishing destination for enthusiastic fishermen, particularly from the United States. Numerous cases are now being examined starting with the tale that the cheating partner is going to Costa Rica to fish.

This “cover story”, in a sense holds true. The kind of fishing being done is not in the sea, it is in the many areas that have young, lovely, and beautiful females who work in the sex trade. The “fishing bait” being made use of is around 6 inches long, green, and is called United States currency.

Where do they come from

The most widespread locations in the United States experience the greatest rate of cheating partners. U.S. locations that have the highest frequency are metropolitan areas. The bigger cities such as Atlanta, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Miami. Over the previous 6 months, most of the extramarital relations cases have actually come from the Atlanta area. The cases vary from a weekend spree to secretly sending money to the prostitute.

I have had cases where the unfaithful partner has actually bought a property in Costa Rica, without the knowledge or permission of the wife. For the most part, cheaters stand to lose their Costa Rica property. Any property acquired in Costa Rica while their marriage exists in the United States can be lost. It is subject to an undivided one-half with their spouse in Costa Rica without a divorce. In fact, the wife in the United States only has to file a demand for her undivided one-half. The Costa Rica courts and the property will be tied up until a settlement agreement is executed between them. Costa Rica has really distinct laws worrying about such realty purchases.

Agency Information

Our agency in San Jose is fully staffed and I have an associate who is a licensed Costa Rican Attorney. This is definitely an advantage to our clients in order to assist them with legal matters. Matters, such as recovering properties that have actually been obtained surreptitiously. Land grabs are common here. I have a law degree, but I do not practice law in Costa Rica and encourage anybody requiring a comprehensive description of the laws get in touch with somebody like my associate, a certified Costa Rica lawyer and have the law explained in detail.

Commonly I am asked, when should a suspicious partner seek my services. The simple truth he is coming to Costa Rica with his “pals” which alone should prompt action. If absolutely nothing takes place then the partner in the United States can have some peace of mind knowing that her suspicions were unfounded.

Costa Rica Money Laundering Criminals Indicted

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Criminals Indicted in USA for Laundering

I had the task of recovering money that a client sent to an online Costa Rica money laundering scheme. The same Costa Rica money laundering criminals were indicted in the USA. Fortunately, my client was able to recover his money prior to the closure of the scam. Not everyone is so lucky. Once again, if it sounds too good to be true it is. The scam was offering a method to move money without regulators knowing where the money originated.

The New York Times reports that this scam was “a PayPal for criminals”. The scheme embraced activities globally allowing participants to move money I’n complete anonymity. According to the article, Liberty Reserve was responsible for criminal activity ranging from stolen identities to child pornography. In the indictment which was handed down in Manhattan, “Liberty Reserve was in fact used extensively for illegal purposes, functioning in effect as the bank of choice for the criminal underworld.”  The New York Times also reports that a “senior law enforcement official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the charges had not yet been announced, said that one undercover agent was able to register accounts under names like “Joe Bogus” and describe the purpose of the account as “for cocaine” without questioning. That no-questions-asked verification system made Liberty Reserve the premier bank for cyber-criminals, facilitating a broad range of illegal online activity.”

Dwtails of scheme

According to information contained in the indictment Liberty reserve is estimated to have laundered more than $6 billion dollars. The founder of Liberty Reserve, Arthur Budovsky, who reportedly renounced his United States citizenship in 2011, was arrested in Spain on Friday. Budovsky formed a Costa Rica corporation in 2006 and used it as a vehicle to promote this money laundering scheme. Previously Costa Rica law provided a method of forming corporations that were completely anonymous. They are called S.A. (Sociedad Anonima) and it is virtually impossible to pierce the corporate veil due to the structure of the S.A.. Unlike American corporations an  S.A. is owned by the person who has physical possession of the corporate books. The corporate officers that appear on the official records in most cases have no connection to the ownership.

One reason I felt it was important to post this information is the high incidence of fraudulent activities here in Costa Rica. Many times unsuspecting Americans and other visitors are easy prey for the con artist. Remeber the old adage “if it’s too good to be true, then it is”? Whether it be investment offers or real estate you owe to yourself and your family to be sure before you commit any money to anything in Costa Rica.

We advise our clients that prior to sending any money to Costa Rica, especially via Western Union, they retain the professionals at Cody L. Gear and Associates to conduct a thorough due diligence. The cost of such an inquiry could prove to be pail in comparison to the loss you may suffer if you don’t. For more information call us toll free at 321*218-9209.

 

Costa Rica Private Investigators are Significantly Different

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The difference

 

Costa Rica Private Investigators are significantly different from their American counterparts. For international investigations, i.e., those in Costa Rica are unique from those in the United States. Private investigations in the United States differ from those in Costa Rica. Since I have been here for over 15 years I know the differences. You will want to keep in mind that Costa Rica is still a third-world country. If you don’t you may be throwing your money away.

 

Comparison

When you want to hire a private investigator here, you need to understand it is different that the States. Commercial directories that include a lot of information about people and businesses in the United States are available. You can also find cross-reference directory sites that identify and associate people and phone numbers. This is not the case in Costa Rica.

Database and public records

You will note, Costa Rica Private Investigators are significantly different due to the accessibility to information. The availability of data sources is thorough making the job of a private investigator in the U.S. simple in comparison to a Costa Rica private investigator. I know that is outside the scope of this blog to explain all of the differences. Depending on which region is included, Costa Rica private investigators can not access all records. Absent a lawsuit we can access civil claim records unless they have a valid reason or a source in the government in Costa Rica.

Criminal records

When it comes to criminal records, there is no reliable database that is accessible in Costa Rica.  Rather, Costa Rica private investigators must have reliable law-enforcement sources to obtain information on criminal records.  Even then it may require the services of a Costa Rica attorney to get the information. Additionally, having resources to get in touch with various governmental agencies in possession of said records is a must. There could be 3 or 4 governmental agencies with criminal and/or civil record information.

Getting the information

Investigations in Costa Rica are normally more challenging than those in the United States. The privacy laws in Costa Rica in some circumstances are stricter when compared to personal privacy regulations within the U.S. This is often the case when it pertains to criminal record checks. Corporate records in Costa Rica are incomplete. Corporate registrations in Costa Rica and other Latin American countries are entirely different regarding needs and details obtained throughout a search of records. Business records in Costa Rica are vague. Consequently, there have been cases where people’s information is not recorded properly.

Corruption

Corruption is a major issue in Costa Rica regarding private investigators and the information they can obtain. It is necessary that when an agency, corporate body, or individual decides to utilize a Costa Rica private investigator you need to vet. I also know, relying on their results, to use in your case a straightforward investigator must be retained. If you do not, the Costa Rica private investigator involved may be influenced by outside influences.

Conclusion

I know, most international private investigators know they can frequently obtain money from both their client and the subject of their investigation. You need to be cautious when choosing a Costa Rica private investigator because of the potential for corruption. I recommend you vet thoroughly a private investigator and choose the one that feels the most comfortable and knowledgeable to you. For information on this subject please visit our website, www.codygear.com, or call us toll-free at 321-218-9209.

 

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