Hard and liquid assets
Positively identify and locate the subject(s) in question.
It is essential to know and understand the level of information required, the various types of public records available and how they can be accessed and used.
HARD Target Assets – Real property to include residential, commercial and vacant land. This would be property located in the USA or even in a foreign country. Aircraft such as single or twin engine, helicopters and jet aircraft, regardless of size. Automobiles and motor vessels, which can range from a four door sedan to custom tour bus’s, and from simple bass boats to 75 foot yachts capable of leaving the USA. Jewels and precious metals of high value, such as watches from Rolex and Tiffany’s, gold and silver bars, all of which can be sold in a quick and private manner. Hard target assets are the much easier to locate than liquid assets, however they may be titled in the name of corporations, trusts or other entities to conceal the true ownership status.
LIQUID Target Assets – Bank and brokerage accounts, local or international. Stocks, bonds, to include bearer bonds, and other financial instruments. Trust accounts, family & individual, cashiers & travelers checks. These can be the hardest assets to locate and are subject to strict U.S. laws in terms of disclosure. Analysis of telephone records is one example that leads investigators to data sources of a financial, personal and business nature.
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