Linked Investigations PI Blog

Welcome to the Private Eye Blog. Please enjoy our collection of informative articles by private investigator Mike Garroutte & his associates. We hope you will find this information to be both interesting and informative. Mike Garroutte is the founder of Linked Investigations, and is a professionally licensed private investigator, possessing over 30 years of in-the-field experience as a Private Investigator.
May 29, 2015
Keeping Tabs: People are Spying on Their Partners, But Should They?
The heartache of being cheated on is devastating. The idea that a romantic partner is secretly giving their love to another man or woman is enough to drive a person to depression, violence, even arson. This is a big part of the reason people are so curious about their significant other: they want to...
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May 23, 2015
Adult Friend Finder Hacked: Sex Secrets of 4 Million People Exposed
Many people who enjoy using the Internet to search for casual relationships in confidence got some very bad news this week: Adult Friend Finder has been hacked, and the private personal information and sexual preferences of millions of people has been published for the world to see. Adult Friend Fin...
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May 7, 2015
The Ted Wells Report: Analyzing the Deflate Gate Investigation
Even though the season has been over for a few months now, the National Football League was hit with some shocking news this week, courtesy of prominent New York defense attorney Ted Wells. Yesterday, Wells released a 243-page report summing up a 14-week investigation surrounding the involvement of ...
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May 7, 2015
How NOT to Hire a Southern California Private Investigator
It's a sad fact of life, but people who are in need of something are usually the easiest to take advantage of. Whether it's information, money, power, or a slimmer physique, if you are searching for something, there's a good chance that someone is out there ready to take advantage of your needs. Whe...
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May 5, 2015
Stolen Cars in California: How to Protect Yourself
There is a disturbing trend emerging in the state of California. Research shows that the Golden State leads the country when it comes to the number of vehicles stolen, especially with the keys left inside. In 2014, over 44,000 cars were stolen in California, representing nearly 7% of the cars stole...
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April 20, 2015
Obie Anthony: Wrongfully Jailed for 17 Years in L.A., Now Free
Everyone knows that our justice system is far from perfect. Jurors and judges do the best that they can to see that justice gets served, but sometimes they simply don't get it right. We've seen an influx of these kinds of mistakes in the past decade, thanks to the rise of DNA evidence. Researchers a...
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March 20, 2015
Westminster DMV Bribes: Employee Investigations in Orange County
Going to a local DMV office is quite low on most people's list of favorite activities, especially when a driver's test is involved. No matter how old you are, you can probably remember the nervous anxiety that you felt while filling out your written driver's test. The stakes are high when it comes t...
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March 12, 2015
Don't Get Catfished: How to Avoid Online Romance Scams
The development of the Internet has lead to all kinds of enhancements to the way that people communicate. From educational classes to business conferences, there are plenty of unique methods of communication that can be done today thanks to the World Wide Web. Unfortunately, the Internet has also fa...
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March 10, 2015
Burning Passion in Colorado: Cheating Spouses and House Fires
A man in Arvada, CO is suspected of arson after catching his wife cheating. What to do before you go too far. ...
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March 9, 2015
Tax Season is Here: Tips For Avoiding Common 2015 Tax Scams
Tax season means something different for everyone. For small business owners, tax season means organizing financial records, meetings with accountants, and assessing the costs of doing business. For an employee, tax season might mean planning a way to spend the windfall they receive from their refun...
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Linked Investigations 5 Star Yelp Reviews

We love our clients, and our clients seem to like us, too! But don’t take our word for it. Read on to see what Linked Investigations clients say about our professional private investigative services.

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I have used Linked Investigations multiple times. First, it was for reasons of a personal nature. Then I began using Mike's services for my business as well, including background checks and surveillance services. What I like most about Mike is that he is genuine, takes time to get to know the clients and their needs, […]

CW

I have used Linked Investigations multiple times. First, it was for reasons of a personal nature. Then I began using Mike's services for my business as well, including background checks and surveillance services.

What I like most about Mike is that he is genuine, takes time to get to know the clients and their needs, and goes above the call of duty to answer questions. He has provided solutions I hadn't thought of before, which is a major bonus as a small business owner. I highly recommend Mike and the his Linked Investigations investigators for both private and corporate investigation.

I have referred many a friend and colleague his way.

CW

Mike is extremely professional and knowledgeable. I have been going through a very trying and complicated personal issue over the past year. Mike was able to help me to understand his services, and provide me with some well needed advise. As other reviewers have written, Mike is a pleasure to deal with, prices are reasonable […]

Calle R

Mike is extremely professional and knowledgeable. I have been going through a very trying and complicated personal issue over the past year. Mike was able to help me to understand his services, and provide me with some well needed advise. As other reviewers have written, Mike is a pleasure to deal with, prices are reasonable and well worth the piece of mind. I have no doubt that Mike goes above and beyond for all his clients. Thank you again Mike!

Calle R

I came to a point where in needed a PI for a case I was involved in. I'm glad when a friend recommended me to this place. I was a mess when I sat down to talk about my case. He was very thoughtful and genuinely cared about what I was going threw. He took […]

Vanessa T

I came to a point where in needed a PI for a case I was involved in. I'm glad when a friend recommended me to this place. I was a mess when I sat down to talk about my case. He was very thoughtful and genuinely cared about what I was going threw. He took the time to answer all my questions and walked me through everything step by step. I felt comfortable and safe talking with him. I would definitely recommend going here!

Vanessa T

Mike was extremely friendly, helpful and professional. I was highly impressed by his performance and experience. Linked Investigations was absolutely successful in accomplishing everything I had asked of them. Mike was much easier to talk with and work with than some of the others I had tried to work with in the past.

Steven H

Mike was extremely friendly, helpful and professional. I was highly impressed by his performance and experience. Linked Investigations was absolutely successful in accomplishing everything I had asked of them. Mike was much easier to talk with and work with than some of the others I had tried to work with in the past.

Steven H

Mike is the best around, have known him and worked with him for over 10 years. He is extremely professional, great at what he does and easy to work with. Would recommended Mike and Linked Investigations to EVERYONE! A+++++

A.C.R

Mike is the best around, have known him and worked with him for over 10 years. He is extremely professional, great at what he does and easy to work with. Would recommended Mike and Linked Investigations to EVERYONE! A+++++

A.C.R

If you need assistance and don't know where to go, Mike at LI is definitely the person you need to speak to. He is an extremely good listener to grasp your situation quickly and provide intelligent and informative information to help you out. He evaluates the situation carefully to help you determine a course of […]

Ros J

If you need assistance and don't know where to go, Mike at LI is definitely the person you need to speak to. He is an extremely good listener to grasp your situation quickly and provide intelligent and informative information to help you out. He evaluates the situation carefully to help you determine a course of action and avoid unnecessary expense. He will be very direct and offer solutions for your considerations and how to tackle the issues. You can't get better than that! My interaction with Mike superseded all expectations! Definitely give he and his team a call!

Ros J

Mike has helped me on several occasions in the last two years for surveillance and background checks on men in my life who were potentially not good for me to be in a relationship with. He has far exceeded my expectations every time. He is incredibly perceptive, knowledgeable and highly skilled at what he does. […]

Lynn D

Mike has helped me on several occasions in the last two years for surveillance and background checks on men in my life who were potentially not good for me to be in a relationship with. He has far exceeded my expectations every time. He is incredibly perceptive, knowledgeable and highly skilled at what he does. Each time I called him for service, he first helped me to figure out what my goals were so I don't end up wasting my time or money in areas that will not help me gain the information or the clarity I needed. He genuinely cared about my situation and he took the time to explain all aspects of what I can expect in the process. After working with him, I will not even consider working with anyone else.

Lynn D

I called several investigators to ask for help finding the owner of a hit and run vehicle. No one seemed to offer any real help until I talked to Mike. He told me exactly what to tell my insurance company and helped me understand my rights in the situation. Everything he told me was true…and […]

Jennifer R

I called several investigators to ask for help finding the owner of a hit and run vehicle. No one seemed to offer any real help until I talked to Mike. He told me exactly what to tell my insurance company and helped me understand my rights in the situation. Everything he told me was true…and the insurance company resolved the situation! The incredible part…he didn't charge me and he wouldn't even take payment when I offered! I will definitely use his services if needed again, and I want to be sure to pay whatever his efforts are worth!

Jennifer R

I contacted Mike about finding a couple childhood friends. He was professional and very helpful throughout the whole process. Any questions I had were answered promptly and I could not have been happier with the results. Thank you Mike!

Jason S

I contacted Mike about finding a couple childhood friends. He was professional and very helpful throughout the whole process. Any questions I had were answered promptly and I could not have been happier with the results. Thank you Mike!

Jason S

I found this company from Yelp and Mike helped me to serve the person efficiently . I will definitely recommend them to any of my friends who need this kind of help. Thank you very much!

Rosemary C

I found this company from Yelp and Mike helped me to serve the person efficiently . I will definitely recommend them to any of my friends who need this kind of help. Thank you very much!

Rosemary C

If you need information on something or someone, Mike is your guy! He is quick, talented and really listens to what you need. Most importantly, he also helps you understand the data you receive, which is not always easy considering there is a lot of info to sift through. Each report highlights the areas of […]

Monica K

If you need information on something or someone, Mike is your guy! He is quick, talented and really listens to what you need. Most importantly, he also helps you understand the data you receive, which is not always easy considering there is a lot of info to sift through. Each report highlights the areas of most importance and there is additional info to help you put things in context. I will go to Mike anytime I need detailed information. Thank you for all your help!!

Monica K

I've been using Linked Investigations for years to do background checks. Their data is WAY more thorough than other background check agencies. I highly recommend Linked Investigations!

Julia H

I've been using Linked Investigations for years to do background checks. Their data is WAY more thorough than other background check agencies. I highly recommend Linked Investigations!

Julia H

I was in need of hiring a private investigator after some suspicious activity started happening and thankfully found Mike through Yelp. The level of service and information he gave was above and beyond my expectations! He provided me what I needed and was extremely knowledgeable. I could tell he's a real genuine human being who […]

Jes Y

I was in need of hiring a private investigator after some suspicious activity started happening and thankfully found Mike through Yelp. The level of service and information he gave was above and beyond my expectations! He provided me what I needed and was extremely knowledgeable. I could tell he's a real genuine human being who truly wants to help people. Very thankful I found him to investigate my case and provide the info that I needed!

Jes Y

I recently called Linked Investigators to try to find the owner of an LLC. I sent him all the info I had. A day later he emailed me to call him. We talked, he gave me his assessment of who was who and what was what, gave me some great advice on proceeding or not […]

Mimi L

I recently called Linked Investigators to try to find the owner of an LLC. I sent him all the info I had. A day later he emailed me to call him. We talked, he gave me his assessment of who was who and what was what, gave me some great advice on proceeding or not AND he did not charge me. Today I got a 77 page report!

I never thought I would need an investigator but this situation was gnawing at me and I had to get an answer.

Mimi L

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