Broward Private InvestigationsWhat a professional background check includes
A licensed investigator goes well beyond a database dump, verifying and connecting information such as:- Criminal history — county, state, and federal records
- Civil records — lawsuits, judgments, and liens
- Address and employment history
- Business affiliations and professional licenses
- Assets and property where relevant to the matter
Where a PI beats a cheap online report
Instant online reports are notorious for mixing up people with similar names, showing stale data, and missing records that were never digitized. A professional verifies the information, resolves identity conflicts, and searches the right jurisdictions — which is the difference between a report you can act on and one that gets you sued for acting on bad data.
The legal limits — what a PI cannot find
Even a licensed investigator works within strict rules:- Sealed or expunged records are off-limits
- Protected financial and phone records cannot be obtained through pretexting
- For employment or tenant screening, the federal FCRA applies — disclosures and consent are required
- Certain medical and credit information is protected by law
A legitimate firm follows these rules — both to protect you and because evidence gathered improperly is worthless.
Common reasons people order one
In Broward County, professional background checks are requested for:- Employment — vetting a hire beyond a basic screen
- Tenant screening — knowing who is moving into your property
- Online dating and relationships — confirming someone is who they claim
- Business — checking a partner, vendor, or investor