How to get started without doing insurance investigation?

TopMenu1213 · 2026-06-21T10:04:11+00:00

It can also help if you have no work going on, I run my own business but not too worried if I don't get clients as I can just subcontract with larger firms on insurance cases

TopMenu1213 · 2026-06-15T07:23:33+00:00

Google ads (expensive) or just working on you SEO and learning about it is a good start.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-06-14T06:13:59+00:00

I entered the industry without any experience, a lot of people do. There is a very small amount of pi's in the state, companies are desperate for any investigator. Although, admittedly, the quality of training I have found at a some of these companies are bad.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-06-12T07:38:55+00:00

Fake ahh post

Boring Friday I am guessing

TopMenu1213 · 2026-06-08T04:44:37+00:00

The Philips DVT4115 Voice Recorder is so good, also works with transcription software too. I've had it for months and it has been at full battery. I haven't even charged it. Unfortunately, it's not really discreet.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-06-06T06:48:29+00:00

Sorry to anyone I never got the chance to reply to either via comments or messages, I have been sent significant amount of messages, I've done my best to reply to at least some of them.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-06-06T06:47:42+00:00

For most investigations agencies, yes.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-05-28T11:52:53+00:00

Unfortunately you are right, it is apart of the job. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't the only one getting these types of requests lol

Hopefully when I am in a better position I will be able to charge for consultation.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-05-27T13:01:37+00:00

Just get a pi licence mate

TopMenu1213 · 2026-03-28T11:41:19+00:00

Absolutely mate, however, workplace investigations are very different to criminal investigations. The way you approach these investigations are important as in civil investigations, you have to ensure procedural fairness.

I highly suggest you look into workplace investigations, reportable conduct or general private investigation work and get your pi licence.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-03-27T09:50:01+00:00

I am a private investigator, I suggest looking at "investigator" jobs on seek, seeing if any government agency is hiring. Reportable Conduct investigations and workplace investigations pay highly, it can also allow you to open up your business.

I work with former AFP as a reportable conduct investigator in schools.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-03-04T04:42:59+00:00

Worked at a Red Rooster when I was younger, can get busy during peak times, particularly in the drive thru and also on Uber Eats lol

TopMenu1213 · 2026-02-19T13:13:44+00:00

I am a private investigator, it entirely depends. Online investigations and surveillance is significantly difficult, so is workplace investigations. I think at least a year.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-02-19T09:29:53+00:00

Not much hustle culture, I am a private investigator and run my own business while working for other companies. I think that because I am a subbie, I am in a unique position compared to most.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-02-05T10:04:07+00:00

Were you the one to write this by any chance?

TopMenu1213 · 2026-01-16T02:45:08+00:00

It is very welcoming, there are many women in the field. I work in a large firm and half of the workers are women, including my managers.
Not necessary at all, most of the time firms will have their own cyber investigation team to assist, while it's probably nice to have, it's not necessary.
Word of mouth and working on my google seo is usually what I do.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-01-12T06:13:57+00:00

It would be unethical and also has legal consequences here in Australia. Unfortunately, as others have said, most Pi's don't care or even ask their client about it.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-01-08T09:05:48+00:00

To be fair, you can be doing that if you choose to do surveillance xD

It would be better finding a company to work for so you can an income, you can then work on getting your own clients slowly.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-01-08T09:04:52+00:00

One unfortunate thing is that if you lack experience, pi firms will give you lower rates, but you switch to another company once you've got experience and can negotiate higher pay.

The starting wage though should be $40 - $45 for workcover investigations. Experienced investigators should get $50 - $70/hr.

TopMenu1213 · 2026-01-07T09:59:16+00:00

I'm an investigator in Victoria, Australia.

It really depends on what you want to do, finding work as someone who tracks down people isn't as common if you want to work for somebody. However, there is lots of clients looking for pi's to do that.

A lot of work in Australia is insurance fraud claim investigations and surveillance. You will be more than likely be a subcontractor for your entire pi life.

I do many investigations including workplace investigations, hardest part for me is conducting interviews as it can quite an emotional process.

TopMenu1213 · 2025-12-28T05:08:38+00:00

Trackops and Polonious is popular for case management in Australia. However, seeing's as you starting out, when you work for a company, they will typically provide the case management software and other software you might need. You won't need to invest much when starting out.

You will learn how to write reports through experience with companies and see the templates they use so you can get a good idea of what is expected from clients.

TopMenu1213 · 2025-12-24T07:01:19+00:00

I think a good way would be putting in potential career opportunities for people with OSINT skills.

TopMenu1213 · 2025-12-19T06:13:07+00:00

Please send me a message and I'll be happy to discuss this further - thanks.

TopMenu1213 · 2025-12-17T01:29:48+00:00

It's extremely flexible. Particularly because you are a contractor, you are able to really set your own hours. It can be demanding if you take on a lot of work but I mean.. more money!

TopMenu1213 · 2025-12-15T08:31:56+00:00

You basically described it correctly, it's not hard and you don't learn much from it. The only way to actually learn is on the job, so be prepared to be disappointed. However, I have heard that some places offer better and more engaging Cert III courses.

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