Evidence-Led Investigation
At James Rae Investigations, we believe good investigations begin with the right questions. We use lawful research, open-source intelligence and structured analysis to identify relevant information, assess its reliability and provide clear, objective findings. We follow the evidence — not assumptions.
Our Expertise
Professional, discreet and evidence-led investigation and digital intelligence services for individuals and businesses across the UK.
Personal Investigations
Catfish and romance scam enquiries, online identity verification, people tracing, background research, social media enquiries and other discreet personal investigations.
Digital Intelligence & OSINT
Lawful open-source research including social media, digital footprints, usernames, websites, archived content, public records and other publicly available online sources.
Business & Corporate Intelligence
Due diligence, director and company research, adverse media, conflicts of interest and background enquiries to support informed business decisions.
Evidence & Intelligence Analysis
Structured analysis of communications, documents and digital information to identify timelines, relationships, patterns, inconsistencies and investigative opportunities.
How Your Investigation Works
1
Confidential Enquiry
Tell us what has happened, what information you already have and, most importantly, what you would like the investigation to establish.
2
Initial Assessment
We review your enquiry to determine whether we can assist and whether the proposed investigation can be undertaken lawfully, ethically and proportionately.
3
Scope & Quotation
If we can assist, we agree the investigation objectives, proposed enquiries, costs and expected deliverables with you before any work begins.
4
Investigation & Analysis
Appropriate research and analysis is undertaken using lawful investigative methods, open-source intelligence and relevant information provided by you.
5
Findings & Report
You receive clear, objective findings in the format agreed at the outset, which may include a written investigation report, chronology, intelligence assessment or supporting material.
Your enquiry and personal information will be handled discreetly and with appropriate safeguards.
Confidentiality
Trust and Ethics
We operate within a framework of rigorous standards to ensure every investigation is conducted with the highest levels of professional integrity and discretion.
We only undertake enquiries where there is a legitimate purpose and use lawful and proportionate investigative methods.
Integrity
Our role is not to tell clients what they want to hear. We assess the available information objectively and report what the evidence can reliably establish.
Objectivity
Core Agency Principles
James Rae Investigations functions on the belief that data-centric enquiry is the foundation of trust. We treat every case with total neutrality, ensuring outputs are derived strictly from retrieved information rather than subjective theories.
Impartiality
We follow leads — not feelings. Our process is methodical, ensuring each phase of research is anchored in industry-standard practices and verified legitimate data sources always.
Data Security
User confidentiality is our priority. Every contact is managed with total secrecy, ensuring that all communications remain protected through the full investigative process.