Job Title: Independent OSINT Research: Scam Assessment, Identity Verification & Due Diligence
Source: reddit-r-forhire
About the Service
I provide independent Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research to help individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses investigate online identities, assess potential fraud, evaluate digital reputations, and conduct preliminary due diligence before making important decisions.
Using publicly available information, historical records, digital footprints, and other appropriate open-source methods, I examine relevant evidence, identify inconsistencies, and document potential risk indicators. My work focuses on producing structured, evidence-based findings rather than relying on assumptions, appearances, or unverified claims.
Services Offered
- Website risk assessments: Analysis of domain history, publicly available registration information, website history, reputation, and observable warning signs.
- Online seller verification: Analysis of public account history, seller reputation, product-image reuse, and inconsistencies in seller claims.
- Digital identity & online reputation checks: Examination of publicly available profiles, email addresses, phone numbers, usernames (Facebook, Instagram, X, Reddit, etc.), and claims to verify consistency or identify signs of impersonation.
- Business due diligence: Preliminary research into company records, public affiliations, business history, reputation, and selected commercial claims.
- Scam-related OSINT research: Examination and organization of publicly available evidence relevant to a suspected online scam. (Note: This service is subject to case review and requires verifiable supporting documentation, such as a police report.)
- Identifying location: Provided only after thorough case review and verification of a legitimate, lawful purpose. (Note: I do not assist with stalking, doxxing, harassment, or attempts to obtain private location data without appropriate authorization.)
- Reverse image search & digital asset research: Finding publicly accessible instances of images, profile pictures, and product photos to check for reuse or origin clues.
Deliverables
You will receive a written report containing:
- Research scope
- Relevant findings
- Source references
- Identified inconsistencies and risk indicators
- Limitations of the research
I distinguish between verified facts, reasonable inferences, and unresolved questions. Where evidence is insufficient, I state that clearly rather than inventing certainty.
Pricing & Quotation
Each investigation cost depends on the scope and whether the research involves multiple jurisdictions or difficult-to-access records.
- Basic investigations: Starting at $50 per report.
- Standard investigations: Starting at $150 per report.
- Complex investigations: Starting at $500+ per report.
Process:
- Before work begins, you will receive a written quotation outlining the scope, deliverables, estimated turnaround time, total fee, and payment schedule.
- All payments are divided into agreed milestones and conducted through a verifiable escrow.
- Work outside the agreed scope requires prior approval.
Important Limitations
- Investigations rely on publicly accessible information and sources that may lawfully be used for the agreed purpose.
- Information is evaluated for source reliability and the possibility of false positives. Online data may be incomplete, outdated, misleading, or incorrectly attributed.
- My assessments are intended to support informed decision-making. They are not guarantees of legitimacy, formal criminal background checks, legal opinions, or definitive determinations of fraud.
- All engagements are subject to case review, the agreed scope of work, applicable laws, privacy considerations, and the suitability of the requested methods.
How to Reach Out: If you have a specific research need, please reach out with a brief description of the situation and what you hope to establish.
Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information in your initial message.