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COVID Scams While billions of people are under stay-at-home and work from home orders, predators are taking advantage of people’s fears, anxiety, and losses at mind-numbing proportions. Children, who are now spending more time online for schooling, are targets for exploitation by pedophiles. Seniors are vulnerable from financial scams, and businesses are vulnerable from hacking, phishing, and cybercrimes. We are committed to serve the public by providing information on the latest scams, exploitation, and fraudulent activities as we are all in this together. -
Public Records vs. Public Information
In this issue of Data2Know, we discuss the difference between public records and public information. This article deals with the mistrust of the database services available and the need to get as close as possible to the individual subject and their paperwork. -
Let Hg equip you with the know-how to enter 2024 with a bang. Our expert investigators share storied tales from their own case notes to create our 2023 OSINT Hitlists just for you! Updating your knowledge on search engine resources and how to properly conduct advanced internet and social media searches are the objectives of this favorite Hg webinar.
Hg’s expert trainer provides OSINT investigators with the best, the worst, and the mediocre online internet tools and techniques for conducting cyber investigations.
Upon completion of the course, field investigators will be able to
- Implement the best search techniques and resources of 2023 into their research, analysis, and reporting.
- Identify and select the best online monitoring alert services, both free and fee-based, currently available and develop transparent reports for clients.
- Become aware of new OSINT tools, techniques, services, and options in 2024.
- Understand how to keep up with new search engines for investigations and research.
All participants receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques.
About Hg’s Webinars Hetherington Group’s live webinars are approved as continuing professional education credits by ACFE, NASBA, DHS, LPF, SHRM, and ASIS. Hg makes these webinars available for purchase after the live event; however, they are not approved for CPE credits with some associations (specifically NASBA). -
Hg’s new webinar explores the nuances of conducting online background investigations on individuals. Whether you’re researching the credentials of new hires, the financial solvency of investors, or a client’s new neighbors, your data is only as good as your tools and techniques. Learning how to track and trace an individual’s personal and professional online footprint is the main objective of this Hg OSINT webinar. Hg’s expert instructor expands your knowledge of online background investigations with hands-on training, databases, and free resources. Upon completion, field investigators will be able to- Deconstruct social media profiles for background checks.
- Research public records to support cases and help inform reports.
- Draw from sample background reports to develop a personalized how-to background check guide.
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As an online investigator, your greatest asset is the ability to uncover information on the internet. You may rely heavily on Google, but do you know how to utilize its full potential? Maximizing your search engine skills is the main objective of this Hg OSINT webinar. Hg’s expert instructor provides hands-on techniques to tackle challenging searches. Participants learn the basics, the hacks, and extra Google resources to create valuable search strategies and run advanced internet searches. Participants also engage with Google’s expert tools to make difficult searches more effective. Upon completion of this webinar, field investigators will be able to- Conduct advanced search strategies on Google, Bing, and other search engines.
- Use algorithms for surface finds and open source results.
- Hunt down deep web content.
