Digital enquiries and intelligence research
Digital & Open-Source Investigations
Research into people, companies and online activity for private clients, businesses and legal professionals. KEO examines digital identifiers, public records and supplied documents to establish relevant connections.
Enquiries we undertake
From an identifier to the wider connections.
A name, email address, telephone number or website provides a starting point. Enquiries examine the associated records and activity, comparing identifying details before attributing information to a person or company.
People and online identities
Research into public profiles, usernames and online activity relevant to an assignment. Enquiries examine identity claims, background details and potential impersonation.
Email and telephone enquiries
Research into email addresses and telephone numbers, including references in available records, associated business details and links to online accounts where identifiable.
Companies and business connections
Examination of directors, company interests, websites and commercial relationships. Findings are compared with relevant corporate records and information supplied by the client.
Websites and suspected fraud
Research into domains, investment platforms, purported businesses and communications connected to suspected deception. Enquiries examine recurring identifiers and links between the parties or websites involved.
Location and association enquiries
Research into business locations, recorded addresses and relevant associations to support witness location, due diligence or other lawful investigative objectives.
Investigation reporting
Show the source behind the finding.
Reporting explains the question investigated, the enquiries undertaken and how the findings connect. Relevant source material is identified so the reader can follow the evidence.
- Identifying details The names and identifiers examined, with the records supporting relevant matches.
- Connections and chronology Relevant relationships between people, companies and online activity, with dates where available.
- Supporting material Relevant source references, records and screenshots obtained during the enquiries.
- Findings and unresolved questions What the material establishes, the basis for any assessment and gaps requiring further enquiries.
Purpose and scope
Define the question before the search.
Provide the background, known identifiers and the information you need to establish. KEO discusses the proposed enquiries, available sources, costs and reporting requirements before work begins.
Research directed at your matter.
A background enquiry, suspected impersonation and corporate dispute require different lines of research. The assignment focuses on information relevant to the agreed objective.
An email address, telephone number or similar name does not establish identity on its own. Digital identifiers are assessed alongside other records. The service does not provide unauthorised access to private accounts or communications.
Related investigation services
Digital research also supports wider fraud, corporate and private investigations.
Contact KEO
Discuss the information you need.
Send a brief description of the matter and the identifiers already available. Arrangements for providing sensitive documents can be discussed before they are sent.