Social Media Investigations: Finding Digital Footprints
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    Social Media Investigations: Finding Digital Footprints

    October 12, 20246 min read

    In the digital age, social media profiles are treasure troves of investigative information. From location check-ins to relationship connections, social media can reveal what traditional databases cannot.

    What Social Media Reveals

    Location Information

    Check-ins, tagged photos, and geotagged posts can reveal where subjects live, work, and spend their time.

    Relationships

    Friend lists and tagged photos identify associates, family members, and romantic partners.

    Lifestyle

    Posts about purchases, vacations, and activities can indicate financial status and daily routines.

    Employment

    Many users list their employer and job title on their profiles.

    Platforms We Search

    Our social media searches cover all major platforms:

  1. Facebook
  2. Instagram
  3. LinkedIn
  4. Twitter/X
  5. TikTok
  6. Dating sites
  7. Specialty platforms
  8. Ethical Considerations

    We conduct all social media investigations ethically, accessing only publicly available information. We do not use fake profiles or deceptive practices to access private content.

    Documentation

    When social media findings may be used as evidence, we provide full documentation including screenshots with metadata and chain of custody information.

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