With the warm weather quickly approaching, and with it all the family gatherings, graduations, and wedding ceremonies, oftentimes the conversations will come around to memories of past experiences, and with them occasionally about people we have lost touch with. Most times it is just a matter of losing track of them. Sometimes it is about […]
Romance Scam Investigations in White Plains, Harrison and Williamsburg NY
In the past 20 years, a lot has changed. It used to be that you drove to your office or business in order to get a paycheck, would pick up a phone or mail an actual letter to keep in touch and meet someone through a friend, at a function, or perhaps a bar in […]
Harassment, Stalking And Cyberbullying In Brooklyn Heights, Seaside, Queens, Stamford, CT And Beyond
The creation of the Internet has been, in my humble opinion, one of the biggest wonders of our lifetime. The ability to sit at a keyboard and type information onto a screen and suddenly have a plethora of suggestions to help you find what you are looking for is utterly amazing. To be able to […]
The PI As Therapist: Who’s Helping Whom?
Back in 2019, Adam Dornfeld of Investigreat wrote an article for Pursuit Magazine, a trade magazine for Private Investigators. Read the article here: https://pursuitmag.com/the-pi-as-therapist-whos-helping-whom/
Hiding In Plain Sight – What It Takes To Be A Successful Private Investigator In Queens And Brooklyn
Doing surveillance on someone (aka following the subject in question) is never easy, but it is especially difficult in New York City. As the saying goes, “if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere”. They were not kidding, especially when it comes to surveillance. When I have an assignment in Connecticut, on […]
How Serious Health Issues And Cheating Can Be Related – From A Queens Private Investigator’s Perspective
When you or your spouse are dealing with a serious health issue, either your own or someone close to you, it is never easy. You spend most of your waking moments concerned about the situation, and those closest to you are often supportive and understanding. You help each other through it. That’s how it is […]
‘Twas The Week After Christmas – A Private Investigator’s Perspective In Queens And Brooklyn NY
My apologies. I meant to send this blog out the week “before Christmas” but was caught up with cases. (Hey, it’s a busy time for us too, you know!) This time of year can be a wonderful time for most people. The holidays can bring out the best in us (despite the stress over […]
A “Brief” Explanation Why Attorneys Need To Hire A PI In Queens, Brooklyn And Beyond
When you are in the midst of a legal situation, you often want to get the best results possible. You need to find all the evidence you can to help your case. Many times we are contacted because either a law firm or their client needs our help. Sometimes it is to assist in collecting […]
Fishing For Information On Someone In Nassau County, Long Island, NY
Even before I was a Private Investigator, I loved to fish. I could stay by the water for hours on end, patiently waiting for that little nibble or tug on the line. Sometimes it is a big fish, and other times it doesn’t happen at all. You have your favorite or preferred location to […]
How To Get Even With Your Ex LEGALLY – In Queens, Brooklyn Or Connecticut
If you are reading this blog, you have my sympathies. It means that your ex (or soon-to-be ex) is giving you a hard time, and you do not deserve that. It could be that they are trying to get custody of your child or children. It could be that they are trying to say they […]
What’s That Ringing In My Ears On My Surveillance In Queens And Brooklyn NY?
As I was sitting in my vehicle, doing a surveillance back in February, the strangest thing happened. It was brutally cold, and it was the middle of the night on a quiet block in Belle Harbor in Queens. It was so quiet that you could almost hear the rats shiver. But then I noticed a […]
The Funnier Side Of Surveillance Part Two – In Connecticut, Queens And Brooklyn
This is a continuation of our previous blog. Since we have so many strange and/or funny stories, we could not fit them all into one blog. After all, we do spend a LOT of hours observing and waiting for something to happen. During that time we occasionally happen to see some very crazy and funny […]
Winning Worker’s Compensation Surveillance In The Rain In Sunnyside Gardens Queens NY
I was recently handling a big worker’s comp case for a company in Queens. They heard that an employee of theirs was milking the system and not only collecting worker’s compensation payments but also working at another job doing exactly what he claimed he could not do after an injury at work. The client came […]
How To Find Out If Your Spouse Is Cheating On You In South Glastonbury CT
If you have just googled this question, then you have our sympathies. It is not a good feeling when you think that your spouse – the one that you have dedicated your life to and thought you would spend the rest of your life with – is cheating on you with someone else. Whether it […]
How To Find Someone Missing In Queens Or Brooklyn?
If you are reading this blog, then you have apparently lost touch with someone that you find important enough that you need to locate. It can be for many reasons, such as lost love, a deadbeat tenant, an old client that won their case, etc. (for more examples, see our 50th blog titled “What is […]
What Is The Cost To Find Someone In Queens Or Brooklyn, NY?
Welcome to our 50th blog! In each one we write, we try to help answer some of the questions that you may have with regards to a service you may need our help with. This is a question that we get many calls on – trying to find someone. When you are trying to locate […]
How To Tell If My Spouse Or Partner Is Cheating In Queens Or Brooklyn New York
March is pothole season in New York City. In fact, this year, it is starting a little bit earlier. Just the other day, I was working on a surveillance case. I was following the subject and out of nowhere…BANG! I hit one of the thousands of potholes in Jackson Heights and there went my hubcap…again. […]
How To Get Rid Of A Cheater In Yonkers Or Greenwich
I still remember the time I caught an ex-boyfriend cheating on me. It was about a year before I met my husband. I’d been in that relationship for over a year and like the partner of many cheaters, I saw the signs but chose not to really see them. I made excuses for his lack […]
How To Find The Best Award-Winning Private Investigator In Brooklyn, Queens and NYC
If you are in the position of needing to hire a Private Investigator, we are sorry that you are in the unfortunate position of needing one. However, let us congratulate you on taking the biggest step in the process – admitting that you are ready to get the professional assistance you need for a situation […]
Start Investigating New Beginnings With Investigreat Private Investigations In Queens And Brooklyn
The New Year is a great time for a fresh start. Take a moment to reflect on the past year and make the not always easy decision to make changes. Some of these changes are easier than others. You could make the move to look around for a new car or change up your look. […]
NYC Private Investigator – Top Manhattan Coverage At Long Island City Queens Prices
By reading this blog, you have already answered the first and most important question – do you actually need to hire a Private Investigator? If you really felt that you were able to do everything necessary to handle your situation on your own, you would most likely not be reading this. Hiring a Private Investigator […]
Surveillance In Hollis Queens – A Christmas Story
This time of year, I love going into Hollis Queens to pay homage to one of their own celebrities – Run-DMC. I always think of them at Christmas time for some strange reason. Maybe it is because they made one of my favorite holiday music videos from back in 1987 called “Christmas in Hollis.” If […]
REal GOod PIe In Rego Park Queens – Try A Slice
I recently had a case that took place in Rego Park Queens. I have been in this area many times. This time I happened to be doing surveillance on a potential cheating spouse. I arrived early to find the best possible vantage point with which to observe the subject when they left their residence. While […]
Locate That Special Someone In Jamaica, Queens Or Brooklyn NY – Discounted Just In Time For The Holidays
The holidays can be a wonderful time. It is the perfect excuse to get together with family and friends to talk about common memories and to reminisce. As everyone sits around the table, eating turkey and arguing about why their football team is better than yours, sometimes discussions turn to someone that is NOT sitting […]
How Much Does A Private Investigator Cost In Bayside Queens NY Or Glastonbury CT?
Before we start to answer that question, we just want to let everyone know that we have hit another “blog milestone.” This is our 40th blog. We are very proud of this accomplishment. Believe us, it is not easy to come up with new topics to write about every two weeks, but we have gained […]
We “State” That We Are The Best Private Investigators In Jamaica Estates NY
Hidden away in Jamaica, NY is a gem of a place where you are almost transported back in time to a neighborhood where you are surrounded by trees and beautiful million-dollar single-family homes with lovely manicured lawns. It reminds me of a town you would find on Long Island or perhaps in Westchester County. While […]
What To Do When Your Tenant Owes You Money And Took Off In Queens Or Brooklyn New York
It’s a sad situation for landlords in New York City right now, especially for the “Mom and Pop” landlords in Queens and Brooklyn. The powers that be have decided that it is ok for people to live rent-free until the mandate is lifted. Now, I understand that at the beginning of this crazy situation there […]
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Allow me to paint a picture for you that you may be all too familiar with. You are sitting alone in your beautiful home in Greenwich, CT. Your hard-working husband is off making money in New York City and often works late. As you get dinner ready for the children, you remember that you forgot […]
Finding Top Rated Attorney, Landlord and Insurance Company Services In Queens NY and Beyond
Here is a little known fact about our company. While we do a great deal of work for the public as far as Surveillance, Missing Persons and all other aspects of investigative work, we also do a lot of work for Attorneys and Insurance Companies. We actually got our start in the Insurance industry and […]
Top Queens Private Detective Agency is the Subject of an Investigation
The private investigation agency of “Investigreat, LLC”, located in Long Island City, NY & Jamaica, NY and their Connecticut location, referred to as “Investigreat 2, LLC” are being investigated. Or rather, they HAVE been investigated. The investigator has become the subject. We knew it was only a matter of time before this would happen and […]
The NYC-CT Private Investigator and TikTok… A Surprisingly Good Pairing
If it wasn’t for my running a business, I probably wouldn’t get involved with social media at all. I really have no interest in what someone had for lunch in Auburndale or watching some random stranger standing next to a statue of some allegedly famous person that I’ve never heard of in Cypress Hills. I […]
We-Blog about Private Detective Agency Topics in Brooklyn NY and Queens NYC
Not too long ago, my son asked me a random question, “hey, where did the word “blog” come from?” This question surprised me, since my son knows everything (ask him, he’ll tell you) but it also stumped me at the same time. So I turned to my computer and Googled it. Of course I found […]
The Best Private Investigator in Queens NY and Beyond – Why Were April and May the Forgotten Months?
Glad you asked. It has been a busy time for Investigreat. We have been so busy that we have only written one blog since March 2021 and we have a lot to talk about. This is also our 31st article. We are very happy to state that. Thank you to all of you for your […]
What Do The Best Private Investigators in Jamaica Queens NY and Beavers Have in Common?
Today as I was walking through the neighborhood on the way to my Jamaica office, I always love to stop off for a beef patty and take in all the other amazing food that the people have brought here from the country of Jamaica. Just like many areas of the city of New York, there […]
Queens Private Investigator I Am
Believe it or not, I saw the very first Star Wars movie in the movie theater when I was ten years old in 1977. I never saw any other Star Wars movies, up until a few months ago after my wife and I had started watching the Mandalorian series. I got hooked on watching Mandalorian […]
The 5 Best Private Investigator Marketing Tips for Queens NY
When you are in the Private Investigative market, especially in a hard to break into area such as Queens NY, there are hundreds of PI’s that are all fighting over the same piece of real estate. When it comes to getting a piece of that real estate, you need to be both a great Private […]
The Trap Door Private Investigator in Queens, Bronx and Manhattan
When I think of “Patience,” I’m always drawn back to my college days, hanging out with my buddies over in Queens, NY, sitting around and listening to one of my favorite rock bands, “Guns N’ Roses” on the radio. They had a hit called “Patience” which was a great song. The song is about how […]
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When you are at a point in your life that you need to hire a Private Investigator in Brooklyn, it is most likely because there is something difficult that you are going through. Sometimes it is a spouse acting suspiciously. Sometimes it is an employee that claims to be injured (but you are hearing they […]
Finding a Runaway Teen in Queens, Brooklyn, NYC or Connecticut
The phone rings. “Investigreat, may I help you?” “She’s gone! I need your help! You have to help me find her!” Is the frantic response from the other end of the phone. “Who’s gone? Tell me exactly what happened” is our response. “My daughter. I woke up and she’s gone! You have to help me!” […]
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Why We Re-main The Best Before we delve into why we are a leader in Kings County, among other areas, let’s take a look back at 2020. December is a good time to look back at the year in “Re’s”. It is a time to re-flect back. We started out the year being asked to […]
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Locating a Missing Person in Queens, Brooklyn, NYC or Connecticut When I was a kid, I remember sitting in the car on the way to my grandmother’s home in Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn and looking forward to visiting with my cousins, who were also on the yearly pilgrimage from Fresh Meadows. We couldn’t wait to […]
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You found yourself in a situation where you need the help of a Private Investigator. You know that you need a professional that will be able to help you get answers to a difficult situation. However, you might find that you are not at all familiar with some of the comments and phrases that are […]
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR HUSBAND IS CHEATING IN THE NYC AREA
Through a Queens Private Eye’s Eyes We’ve all heard the story before. A friend is crying on your shoulder because her spouse is cheating on her. You think that sucks, but I’m so glad I don’t have to worry about that. But then you start to notice some strange things for yourself. Your husband only […]
What is the Cost of Hiring a Private Investigator in Queens or Brooklyn, New York?
Or more importantly, what is the emotional cost of not hiring a Private Investigator? If you are to the point of searching online for a Private Detective, in NYC for example, in many cases it is because you or someone close to you has an emotional concern that you need answers to. Surveillance may be […]
COVID-19 Recession Means More Fraudulent Claims to Investigate for Private Investigators in Connecticut and New York
We need to face the facts now. This virus is taking a toll on everyone. People have lost jobs and money is tighter these days. Some industries have been hit harder than others. In a bad economy, there are more fraud attempts ranging from faked to exaggerated injuries and damages. People try to find a […]
Top Queens NY Locate Missing Person Services – The Legend of “Blood-found”
Bloodhound – A dog used for their superior scent capabilities to locate people Lost and Found – Usually, a box in a school or camp setting with various left behind items that can be claimed (found) by the rightful owners at a later time. Blood-found – An Investigreat Private Investigator with superior skills at locating […]
Cheating Spouse Manhattan and Bronx, NY – “Shamus” On Them
What do Humphry Bogart, Burt Reynolds, The Big Lebowski, and the term “Shamus” have in common? If you look up the word “Shamus” in the dictionary, the definition is as follows: Sha-mus | noun – a Private Investigator* Shamus has become a slang term for a Private Investigator. It was popular for many years in […]
A Bronx “Tail” – A Private Investigator’s View Of Surveillance Around The Boro
The biggest reason for surveillance that comes to mind for most people is marital infidelity. For example, let’s just say you reside in Fordham, Bronx NY, and you suspect your spouse is cheating. You can hire us to keep an eye on them and record what they are doing to make sure they are not […]
A Brooklyn Private Investigator’s Tale: The Lipstick Behind The Mask In Sunset Park, NY
We are only halfway through 2020 and we have already seen tremendous changes. It’s been quite a year so far. This pandemic has rocked the soul of almost everyone around the world. It has changed the way we socialize, the way we shop, the way we conduct business, the way we seek entertainment. It’s modified […]
Best Private Investigators in Long Island City, Queens NY Here We Come!
Superior Quality Manhattan Private Detective services at LIC prices. Here we grow again! We are adding a new location in Long Island City, Queens NY. As this blog is being written, the office is being built, and it’s coming along great! Due to our continued success with providing the #1 Private Investigative services in Queens […]
Queens, NY Private Investigator – A Day in the Life
You’re probably thinking, “Oh Wow! I’m going to be reading some action-packed spy story that will keep me on the edge of my seat until the end and then BAM! – a surprise ending!” You’re wrong. This is a REAL life spy story. It’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. When I first arrive […]
Why You Should Not Do Your Own Surveillance Investigation in Queens and Brooklyn
DON’T PLAY PRIVATE DETECTIVE! Surveillance investigations comes in many forms. It could be a cheating/infidelity situation in Kew Gardens, Queens a marital situation in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, a child support situation in Richmond Hill, a child custody situation in Bergen Beach, or a workers’ compensation/injury case in Borough Park. The list of why you need surveillance […]
Surveillance – A Queens & Brooklyn Private Investigator’s Perspective
Cases usually start very early mornings before the bathroom lights start to go on in the apartment buildings. Before sanitation trucks begin their pick-ups. It’s quiet and dark, sometimes very cold or very hot and sometimes raining. Always changing. Sometimes it’s a cheating spouse in Springfield Gardens, Queens, or a child support case in Long […]
What a Private Investigator Cannot Do In Brooklyn, NY and Queens, NY
Every Private Investigator goes on and on about all the services they can provide. For example, they can look for a missing person in Jackson Heights or handle a child custody case in Bergen Beach or they can do surveillance on a cheating spouse in Williamsburg. However, there is one thing that Private Investigators cannot […]
Cheating Spouse in Queens, NY – 6 Signs to Look For
Coming to the realization that your spouse or significant other may be having an affair is never easy. It can be something that seems to come out of nowhere or something allusive that has been going on for a long time. Either way, it is a feeling that is in your gut – a nagging […]
Private Investigator in Brooklyn – How to Hire One
The first step is realizing that you need one. You have a feeling in your gut that something is not right. You can tell that you have a need because of an issue going on in your life that you need answers to. Maybe your spouse/significant other is acting differently – coming home late, suddenly […]
Private Investigations in Queens, NY and Brooklyn, NY in the Coronavirus Age.
This virus has had and will have a profound effect on the world for years to come. People’s health (mentally or physically), finances (reduced hours, job loss, etc.), socially (missing life’s biggest moments, such as weddings, graduations, etc.) and the list goes on and on. As in many types of workplace settings, people are having […]
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With flu season and now COVID-19, we are living in a time when people are supposed to practice “social distancing” in order to keep others healthy. Others just cannot get around like they used to or are not comfortable traveling far from their homes. However, in spite of this, you will still have issues with […]
The Correlation between the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak and Marriage Infidelity in Queens, NY
The last few weeks have seen a huge increase in the number of stories related to the current Coronavirus outbreak. Everyone seems to be talking about it. Store shelves are depleted of hand sanitizer in Woodside. Stores themselves are emptier than usual in Springfield Gardens. People are afraid to go out in public in Forest […]
Confessions of a Private Investigator in Queens & Brooklyn NY
Investigreat, LLC is a recognized full service Private Investigation Agency that is fully licensed, insured and bonded in Jamaica, handling cases in Queens NY, Brooklyn NY, New York City, Long Island NY and all of Connecticut. Adam Dornfeld along with his wife Terri have been working cases from missing persons and surveillance to all general […]
6 Questions You Should Ask When Hiring A Private Investigator in Queens, NY
By reading this blog, you have already answered the first and most important question – do you actually need to hire a Private Investigator in Queens? If you really felt that you had already done everything necessary to handle your situation, you would not be reading this. Hiring a Private Investigator in Queens, NY means […]
Why Hire A Private Investigator If Someone Is Missing In Brooklyn
Imagine that you are a landlord in Sunset Park. Your tenant has skipped out on the rent for two months. Now you need to find him to serve him with papers to get your money back. What do you do? You are a lawyer and you have finally gotten a settlement offer on a case […]
