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Know who you are really talking to. Our California BSIS licensed private investigator conducts online dating investigations — verifying identities, exposing fake profiles, and screening for criminal history — so you can protect yourself before investing time, money, or emotions in someone who may not be who they claim.
Online dating platforms make it easy to meet people — and equally easy for bad actors to hide behind fabricated identities. Fake photos, false occupations, invented backgrounds, and manufactured emotional connections are the foundation of catfishing, romance scams, and predatory dating fraud. Our licensed investigator conducts online dating investigations that verify who a person actually is before real-world meetings, financial entanglements, or serious relationship commitments take place. This is not about distrust — it is about informed decision-making.
Our licensed PI uses OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), public records databases, reverse image analysis, social media cross-referencing, and criminal background research to verify or contradict whatever a dating profile claims. We serve clients across Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego — individuals who want peace of mind before a first meeting, attorneys handling dating fraud cases, and family members concerned about a loved one's online relationship. All investigations are conducted confidentially and within California law.
An online dating investigation is a licensed PI service that verifies the identity, background, and intentions of a person you have met — or are communicating with — on a dating platform. It goes significantly further than what a standard background check service can provide, because our licensed investigator actively cross-references claims, traces digital footprints, and applies investigative judgment to identify inconsistencies and red flags.
Investigations typically cover: real name and identity verification against profile claims, criminal history and sex offender registry checks, reverse image search and facial recognition OSINT, social media account authentication, employment and financial claim verification, and detection of known romance scam or catfish patterns. Results are delivered in a clear written report with supporting documentation.
The FTC advises consumers to research anyone they meet online before sharing personal information or sending money. Our licensed PI provides the professional-level investigation that turns that advice into actionable intelligence.
FTC: What to Know About Romance Scams ↗
Our licensed PI offers a full range of online dating investigation services — from quick identity verification to comprehensive fraud investigations.
Verify that the person behind a dating profile is who they claim to be — real name, age, location, and occupation cross-referenced against public records, social media, and OSINT databases. Know the truth before your first meeting.
Expose catfish accounts using reverse image analysis, cross-platform username tracing, and OSINT to identify the real person behind a stolen or fabricated online dating identity — across Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Match, and all major platforms.
Our licensed PI conducts thorough criminal background checks, sex offender registry searches, restraining order history, and court record reviews — providing the safety screening that standard dating apps simply do not perform.
If you suspect an online relationship is a romance scam, our licensed investigator analyzes communication patterns, verifies claimed identities, traces financial requests, and documents all evidence for law enforcement referral or civil action.
Cross-reference a dating profile against other social media accounts, phone numbers, email addresses, and known aliases using open-source intelligence. Build a complete picture of who someone actually is across their entire digital presence.
If a family member — particularly an elderly parent or vulnerable adult — is in a suspicious online relationship, our licensed PI can investigate discreetly, assess the risk, and provide a documented report to support intervention or legal guardianship proceedings if needed.
Our licensed PI serves clients throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County — confidentially and with discretion.
Common questions about our licensed PI online dating investigation services.
A clear, court-admissible methodology from first contact to final report.
Reach out by phone, email, or our secure contact form. We respond within minutes — 24/7 for emergencies. All consultations are strictly confidential.
Joseph Hanna personally reviews your case, assesses the evidence, and defines a clear scope of work with transparent pricing. No hidden fees.
Forensic examination using industry-standard tools and chain-of-custody procedures. Every step is documented to meet California and federal evidentiary standards.
You receive a detailed, court-ready forensic report. Joseph Hanna is available to provide expert witness testimony in California state and federal courts.
Real results for real clients across Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.
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California BSIS Licensed Private Investigation Agency — Expert digital forensics and investigation services across Southern California.
Identify romance scammers, trace stolen cryptocurrency and wire transfers, and build evidence for law enforcement and civil recovery.
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California BSIS licensed private investigation agency (License No. 190161). Surveillance, fact-finding, and asset investigations.
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Open-source intelligence gathering to locate, verify, and build comprehensive digital profiles on individuals.
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Learn MoreContact Xpozzed for a confidential consultation. California BSIS Licensed — PI License No. 190161. Online dating investigations for identity verification, catfish exposure, and romance scam detection across Southern California.
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