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Los Angeles Private Investigator

Mar 5, 2020

One very common case that doesn’t get talked about much but affects the lives of thousands of people are missing or stolen pet cases. This type of case isn’t the first thing that we think of when we picture a PI, however anyone who has a pet and loves them as a best friend or family member can attest to the importance of taking these cases seriously.

Feb 4, 2020

There have been many benefits to society as a result of technological advances and innovation. Unfortunately, new technologies also offer a new opportunity for people with criminal intentions to harass and stalk their victims.

Luckily, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself from becoming a cyberstalking victim.

Dec 31, 2019

Private investigators and their industry were first established in the 19th century, so it’s no surprise that throughout the decades the profession has undergone significant changes and been transformed for the modern world. In today’s world, PIs are a common asset to both the insurance and legal communities. Most attorneys today employ the services of a private eye not as an extreme measure, but as just another highly specialized tool in their arsenal.

Dec 5, 2019

HR Professionals have the daunting task of filling open positions within their companies with quality employees. Making sure a candidate is a good fit for the position is a must, and this includes the development of a profile for the potential employee and the assessment and evaluation of that profile.

Nov 6, 2019

There are many benefits that the internet can offer to its millions of users, but unfortunately it can also be used by criminals who utilize it to find and target their victims. Ensuring your online safety and protecting your online identity are both essential if you’re a frequent Internet user.

Oct 15, 2019

 It’s even more worrying when you consider the fact that most of the people that are reported missing are young adults and teenagers who are more likely to run into trouble when they go missing. When a situation like this occurs, the best thing to do is get help from a skiptracers.

Sep 19, 2019

. An insurance policy help protect against loss be it from accidents or other life-changing events, depending on the policy. The right insurance policy can help a company protect itself, its assets as well as their employees, while individuals can protect themselves against accidents, loss of income, or to protect their loved ones in case of death.

Aug 12, 2019

Social media investigators, the type of detective people turn to when they want to have someone looked into and investigated. These are some of the most common questions about social media investigators.

Jul 11, 2019

It’s scary to think that an unknown party can access all of this information without our knowledge. These are some of the most common threats that can result from spyware.

Jun 17, 2019

To protect yourself from becoming a victim of cybercrime, the first thing that everyone needs to know is the most common forms of cybercrime and the ways you can avoid them.

May 28, 2019

There are certain signs that you need to be on the lookout for when selecting your insurance which will help you make sure that you don’t fall for these common insurance scams.

Apr 14, 2019

Social media sites are prevalent in nearly every aspect of people’s everyday lives. We’re all familiar with the effects it can have on relationships and other aspects of our lives. However, it is also a valuable resource for private investigators and evidence that has been obtained through social media sites can and does hold up in a court of law.

Mar 17, 2019

There are plenty of areas in life where the services of a private investigator can be used, from family and work investigations to criminal cases. However, PIs are not above the law, and there are certain things that they are not allowed to legally do. Unfortunately, most people have fallen victim to misinformation as a result of inaccurate media portrayals of detectives and investigation work.

Feb 10, 2019

Fraud is a rampant problem that everyone can become vulnerable to. Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to protect both yourself and your loved ones from fraud.

Jan 12, 2019

The use of private investigators can be a very helpful asset. If you’re considering utilizing the services of a PI you will want to make sure that the investigation is conducted in a professional manner and does not violate any moral, ethical and most of all legal standards, especially if you’re looking to use the data gathered through this investigation in a court of law.

Dec 12, 2018

We’re all aware that movies and TV shows aren’t an accurate portrayal of real life. However, we all tend to absorb the images they create and base our own opinions on what we’ve seen on the screen especially when it comes to subjects that we aren’t too familiar with. The world of private investigators is one that has been subjected to this a lot more than you might think. PI’s are often portrayed as dark and mysterious figures that aren’t afraid to go outside the law in order to complete their investigation. Knocking down doors, chasing down suspects and solving cases that have stumped the local police seem to be part of their M.O. However, their reality is far less glamorous than Hollywood would have us believe. These are some parts of the life of private investigators that you won’t see in media.

Nov 7, 2018

Despite what can be considered a ‘shady’ reputation, PIs serve their community and can solve a lot of tricky issues in multiple ways. They play a very important role in society, and they often stick to the shadows. Handling cases that serve an important function in the judicial system is an important aspect of their duties and while they can’t go outside of legal boundaries, a lot of their work can be considered ‘borderline’ legal.

Oct 7, 2018

The abundance of TV shows about private investigators keeps propagating some wide-spread myths and we are here to debunk them all.

Apr 14, 2013

Though he’s put a murderer behind bars, Israeli-born P.I. Eric Agaki is most proud of the Doheny case and its broad impact

Apr 13, 2013

While police detectives work to solve criminal cases such as murders and robberies, private investigators are often hired by individuals and companies to help solve other mysteries.

Apr 3, 2013

A glatt kosher meat market owner facing questions on his product was viewed skeptically by competitors, said the private investigator who sparked the controversy.

Michael Engelman, who owns the  Doheny Glatt Kosher Meats market in West Los Angeles, is accused of selling meat not properly certified kosher. The controversy started when private investigator Eric Agaki secretly videotaped Engelman working.

The video appears to show the Doheny market owner bringing meat into his store after a supervisor who certifies kosher products had left.

Agaki said his investigation into Doheny began about seven months ago when he was approached by a local rabbi. The rabbi told him some community members were frustrated because Doheny was selling meat “way too cheap” and “putting a lot of people out of business.”

 

The video recordings released to KTLA-TV purport to show one of Engelman’s associates loading his car with repacked glatt kosher boxes at an unsupervised warehouse in Reseda in early March.

The associate transfers them to Engelman at a McDonald’s, Agaki said, and Engelman unloads the boxes at his market when the overseer is absent.

Agaki, who is Jewish, said he had no relationship with Engelman prior to the start of the investigation. But he said that during his investigation, it became clear that “a lot of distributors had problems with Doheny.”

Kosher meat is considerably more expensive than meat found in a regular supermarket because of the extra supervision and inspections required. Mixing glatt kosher meat with non-kosher meat, or even kosher meat of a lesser quality could help drive down prices if it was falsely advertised.

“A lot of people wanted to see Doheny go down,” Agaki said.

The Rabbinical Council of California has pulled Doheny’s kosher certification and is threatening legal action; the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed they also are investigating the store.

This not the first time a secular agency has stepped in during a kosher meat crisis in Los Angeles.

In 1990, Emes Kosher Meats had its kosher certificate suspended by the same council of rabbis that yanked Doheny's. At the time, Emes was the biggest kosher retailer in Los Angeles.

The scandal forced the market to close for months before reopening, then closing again. In the wake of the scandal, the Rabbinical Council of California adopted toughened rules governing the eligibility of butchers for kosher certification and expanded their inspections.

County officials also stepped up their monitoring of records kept by kosher butcher shops and investigated whether the practice of mixing kosher and non-kosher meat was widespread.

Like Doheny, Emes Kosher attracted many customers because of its wide variety and low prices. In an advertisement in a Jewish weekly, Emes owner Semyon Rachshtut blamed closure of his market on “suppression received from the Rabbinical Council of California.”

Tuesday was the last day of Passover, and phone calls to the rabbinical council were not immediately returned. But in an interview with The Times, Agaki flatly denied those rumors, saying his probe of Doheny Glatt Kosher meat market “felt like the right thing to do.”

“How can anybody set them up?” Agaki said of Engelman and his associates. “They did what they did. Nobody made them do it.

“Nobody hired me, nobody paid me,” he continued. “If anybody wants to pay me and send me donations, I’m glad to accept them.”

Mar 29, 2013

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A Southland rabbinical group Friday was expected to begin a review of its kosher certification guidelines after a butcher shop was caught allegedly selling and repackaging non-kosher meat.

Mar 28, 2013

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — As Southern California Jews continue to celebrate Passover, there’s some shocking news about the meat that may be on their dinner tables.

 

Apr 30, 2011

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Apr 28, 2011

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