Fraud and Scams Investigator Sydney

If you think you are being scammed, or you already have been, a licensed investigator can find out who is really behind it. Sydney Private Investigations has helped people since 2001. We check who is behind a number, a profile, a business or a document, and we put the facts in a written report you can hand to your bank, your lawyer or a court.

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Scams are now part of everyday life

Australians lose billions of dollars to scams every year. Investment scams, fake invoices and romance scams cause the biggest losses, and people over 65 lose more than any other age group. Most people only find out the truth after the money has gone.

The best time to call us is before you pay. A quick check now costs far less than the money you could lose.

How we can help

Your worry	What we do	Pricing
Who is behind this phone number?	Phone number search	$500 + GST
Is the person I’m talking to online real?	Photo and profile search, so you know if the pictures and name belong to someone else	$500 + GST
Is this document real or fake?	Document check for signs of editing	From $350 + GST
Is this business or investor legit?	Background check on the company and the people behind it	$2,800 + GST
I know who took my money, but not where they are	Locate the person in Australia, then serve your court papers	Locate from $500 + GST, serve $400 + GST
Someone is taking money from mum or dad	Elderly parent checks	Ask us

Business fraud, like staff theft or fake supplier invoices, is handled by our corporate team at Triumph Australia.

What we will tell you straight

We don’t promise to get your money back. Anyone who promises that after a scam is often running a second scam. We find out who did it and gather the evidence, so your bank, lawyer or the courts can act.
Overseas scammers are very hard to trace. If the trail leads overseas, we tell you up front.
We only check what the law allows. We use public records, licensed databases and fieldwork.

Warning signs it may be a scam

They ask you to keep it secret from family or your bank
Payment by gift cards, crypto, or to a new bank account
A deal or return that sounds too good to be true
Pressure to act today
Someone you met online who can never meet or video call
An invoice where the bank details have “changed”

How it works

Tell us what’s happening. Call or message, any time. Send screenshots, numbers, names and documents.
We pick the right check. We start with the check most likely to give you an answer, so you don’t pay for more than you need.
You get a written report. Clear findings, in plain English, ready to take to your bank, lawyer or a court.

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Common questions

Can you get my money back?

No investigator can promise that, and you should be wary of anyone who does. We find out who is behind it and gather evidence, so your bank, your lawyer or the courts can act on it.

Can you find a scammer who is overseas?

Usually not. Overseas scammers hide behind fake names and foreign accounts. If the trail leads overseas, we tell you before you spend money.

I am talking to someone online. Can you check they are real?

Yes. We check whether their photos, name and story belong to a real person. It is best done before any money changes hands.

Is it confidential?

Completely. The person you are worried about is never contacted by us unless you ask.

Sydney Private Investigations is run by GORA Investigations Pty Ltd, ABN 34 600 932 438, NSW Master Licence 412080174. Everything you tell us is kept confidential.