General investigations, in the context of private investigators, refer to a broad range of investigative services that are typically conducted for individuals, businesses, law firms, or other organizations. Private investigators may be hired to conduct general investigations for a variety of reasons, including uncovering fraud, locating missing persons, verifying background information, and conducting surveillance. Some common types of general investigations conducted by private investigators include:

1. Background checks: Private investigators may conduct background checks on individuals for a variety of reasons, such as pre-employment screening, tenant screening, or due diligence investigations.
2. Surveillance: Private investigators may use surveillance techniques to monitor the activities of individuals or organizations to gather evidence for legal, business, or personal purposes.
3. Fraud investigations: Private investigators may be hired to investigate fraud, such as insurance fraud, identity theft, or financial fraud.
4. Skip tracing: Private investigators may specialize in locating missing persons, such as runaway children, estranged family members, or debtors who have skipped town.
5. Asset searches: Private investigators may conduct asset searches to help individuals or businesses locate hidden assets or determine the financial status of an individual or organization.
6. Intellectual property investigations: Private investigators may be hired by businesses to investigate instances of copyright or trademark infringement, or to protect trade secrets and other confidential information.

Private investigators must adhere to strict ethical and legal guidelines while conducting investigations, and must obtain the necessary licenses and certifications to practice in their respective jurisdictions. Less