Blue Eagle Security Solutions LLC

Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!

It's Fraud Awareness Week at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

How can you help foster an ethical workplace? It's not just about being a good role model. Reducing fraud starts with top-level leaders.

Check out this checklist from the ACFE for more tips:

www.fraudweek.com

How do you recognize and prevent social engineering and avoid becoming the latest victim of fraud? Listen to a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) explain some of the things to watch out for.

Recognizing and protecting yourself against social engineering Ryan Duquette, CFE, Partner - Security, Privacy and Risk Consulting at RSM Canada, discusses how to protect yourself against social engineering.

How Much Does a Private Investigator Cost? It's what all the potential clients really want to know.

How Much Does a Private Investigator Cost? The cost of a private investigator can vary widely on the location, the services required and the experience and qualifications of the investigator. Private Investigators charge an hourly rate roughly ranging from $80-$200 per hour. Some investigators may collect a retainer upfront and deduct servic...

Check out WALI’s page and give our association a like and a follow. Thanks!

WALI Washington Association of Legal Investigators The Washington Association of Legal Investigators is a non-profit organization formed in May of 1997

We are proud to be a women-owned certifed business (WOSB)!

Being a woman has its positives and negatives. Being a small business owner isn’t easy. Doing it all at once with a passion for helping people and organizations make smart partnerships is rewarding and worth it!

Why conduct background checks? We break it down into the basics in this recent blog post.

Why Conduct Background Checks? Background checks look different for each industry and employer. Some employers check out every small detail on a candidate’s resume. Other companies call a few listed references and ask questions about conduct, performance and reputation. Some organizations do drug-testing and check driving histo...

“Do you know who that worker you just hired really is? Probably not.”

Blue Eagle Security Solutions LLC can help you avoid this situation. Conduct a background check. Check references. Verify education and experience. Check government issued ID in-person.

Do you know who that worker you just hired really is? Probably not Remote hiring has given some job seekers the impression that they can get away with extreme forms of dishonesty.

A fraudulent hiring situation unfolded for this particular company that conducted the process remotely. There are many risk mitigation tactics this company could have used to prevent the fraud to include the following:
1. Meet candidates and ID check them in-person.
2. Conduct a background check to include employment history and education verification along with reference interviews following an offer of employment.
3. Background checks should include a Social Security trace as a second layer of proof of the candidate’s identity.

the new hire who showed up is not the same person we interviewed A reader writes: This is a situation currently unfolding at my husband's office so I’m a very amused bystander and thought I’d get your opinion on this

Thank you for supporting us! We hope you have a prosperous and healthy year in 2022!

What is a Due Diligence Investigation? What is a Due Diligence Investigation? A due diligence investigation is performed when a person or organization is looking to avoid risk by researching a person or business prior to a partnership. The goal of such investigations is to manage reputation, avoid risk or reduce liability in decision-mak...

I spent my day improving my interviewing skills with one of the best in the business. Brett L. Ward, CFI of Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates taught the members of WALI multiple methods for non-confrontational interviewing strategies.

What does it take to be a Private Investigator? What is it that I do? Find the answers and more in my recent blog post for the Association for Independent Information Professionals (AIIP).

We Are AIIP: I'm a Private Investigator - AIIP Connections Blog Following is the first in our We Are AIIP series, which offers a glimpse into the different kinds of work our members do.

Victoria Balzarini, Principal PI, talks with CWPA Remote Professional Edition series. Victoria Balzarini, the owner of Blue Eagle Security Solutions LLC talks with George Gross, Jr., Collegiate Water Polo Association Hall of Fame member, on the CWPA Remote Professional Edition. Victoria is an University of Washington alumna and proprietor of Blue Eagle Security Solutions LLC. Victori...

Tips for Employers to Keep Pre-Employment Background Checks Legal Employers, big and small, generally conduct some sort of background check or vetting program prior to hiring a new employee. Here are a few tips to consider when hiring and vetting new employees: - Use a third party to conduct any social media checks for legal reasons. - Advance permission in writin...

What is Open Source Intelligence or OSINT? Open Source Intelligence, also referred to as OSINT, is a term described within the cyber security, private investigative, and the law enforcement community as methods used to search online within publicly available information on the web to meet an investigative goal or objective. Its definition is...

Thank you Issaquah Highlands Council!

Have a problem you need solved? July's Merchant of the Month, Blue Eagle Security Solutions LLC, may be able to help with an investigation, records research, and more.

Click below to learn more about the business, principal owner Victoria Balzarini, and how YOUR business could be featured as a future Merhcant of the Month!

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