Question 1

Is this legal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vestigate is a licenced private investigation and mercantile company, and under its licence it is allowed to conduct enquiries to investigate matters and locate persons or property.

Vestigate is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 and will not gather, use or share any information contrary to this act.

Question 2

What does it mean if I am a Person of Interest?

Accepted Answer

At Vestigate the term “Person of Interest” means that the whereabouts of persons are unknown by our client, and our clients are seeking information as to their current location. A person may be listed as a Person of Interest for a range of legitimate reasons, including legal proceedings, debt or asset recovery, locating a witness, serving documents, or other lawful investigative purposes. At the time of listing, their current whereabouts are unknown to our client.

Question 3

Why should the Insurance and Finance industries utilise Vestigate listing services?

Accepted Answer

1. Vestigate now gives you a further tool you can utilise in real time.

2. It opens a new avenue, to obtain useful information on current matters you have open in order to recover monies or goods that now belong to you.

3. Listing a matter’s will long term deter financial or insurance fraud, which should have a flow-on effect to their shareholders and more importantly clients.

Question 4

I would like to help what do I do?

Accepted Answer

If you, the public, would like to help our clients locate and recover what is rightfully theirs, all you need to do is simply, start searching all names you know, and see if any one of your names come up as a person of interest.You can also search on a vehicle or machinery, you see or think maybe have been stolen or encumbered. To do this, simply search by make, model or even just the registration, vin, chassis, or serial numbers you have. If it comes up as stolen or encumbered, contact us via the enquiry form, or call us on 08 7111 0683.

Question 5

I have an urgent matter and need help now.

Accepted Answer

No problem. Simply email us the instructions to enquiries@vestigate.com.au in subject heading start with "URGENT" the name of matter or If you would prefer to discuss with Frank or one of his managers send a text message to the following mobile number 0412821062 that simply states your full name, the name of the company or firm you are from and have an urgent matter I need to discuss.

We will then call you within 15 minutes

Question 6

Can we simply instruct Vestigate on any matter we have but don’t want to list it for the public to see.

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can manage any matter for you from beginning to end. In addition to our founder who has over 40 years of experience, we have in-house experienced Investigators and Mercantile Agents who can assist you.

In addition, access to agents all over Australia who we can attend to or who can instruct to whatever the assignment is.

Simply send an email to enquiries@vestigate.com.au with the subject "QUOTE ON JOB" and in the body of the email please put details of the work you need performed, including the applicable time frame. We will respond with a quoted price for the work, and if accepted we can go from there.

Question 7

When do you recommend, I list a person or vehicle with Vestigate?

Accepted Answer

We recommend you place a listing with us whenever you have been unable to find a person or property your own, and whenever you think other members of the public could have information that you need. It doesn’t matter how long ago you lost track of someone or something, but if you are intended to take legal action time limits will apply to that action in accordance with the relevant laws.

Question 8

Can Vestigate manage the investigation of a matter for me or my firm?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can manage any matter for you from beginning to end. In addition to our founder who has over 40 years of experience, we have in-house experienced Investigators and Mercantile Agents who can assist you, in addition access to Preferred Agents all over Australia who we can instruct on your behalf. Or if you prefer to instruct someone direct go to our Preferred Agent page where we link you to Agents with the expertise you need.If you would like to enquire about our bespoke investigation or mercantile services, please send an email to enquiries@vestigate.com.au with the subject "QUOTE ON JOB" and in the body of the email please put details of the work you need performed, including the applicable time frame. We will respond with a quoted price for the work, and if accepted we can go from there.

Question 9

Once I have received information from Vestigate, what should I do next?

Accepted Answer

If it’s a criminal matter:Once you have received information from Vestigate, take it to the appropriate authorities dealing with your matter. If it is discovered by Vestigate that the information has been used in an inappropriate or improper manner, this will be reported by us to the relevant authority.If it’s a civil matter:If you require any further investigations to be conducted or recovery action, you can either instruct your own Preferred Agent, or Vestigate.

Question 10

Will Vestigate tell me who provided the information?

Accepted Answer

No. Clients of Vestigate waive their right to know the identity of the person or persons providing information. Unless a person providing information specifically requests Vestigate to inform its client of their identity the identity is not disclosed.

Question 11

What if I am listed as a result of a debt I owe and I wish to settle the debt, but not deal directly with the creditor?

Accepted Answer

Simply contact Vestigate and we will advise our client of your position. In a lot of cases our clients will be more than happy for us to work with you in order to settle this matter where both parties can live with the end result.

Question 12

What about legal assistance?

Accepted Answer

It may be that as a result of locating a person or property, you are now able to take legal action. We can refer you to trusted Lawyers all over Australia and via our secure portal, facilitate their access to the information we have obtained.

Question 13

If I have information, do I have to give it to Vestigate?

Accepted Answer

No, you may provide it directly to the appropriate authorities. The reward offered by our client may not apply under these circumstances. Remember you can remain anonymous and strict controls exist to protect your right to anonymity, however on the rare occasion, any information given to us is subpoenaed by a court to produce we have no choice and it will be produced to that court but you will be notified beforehand.

Question 14

What guarantee do I have that Vestigate staff will not divulge confidential information?

Accepted Answer

Vestigate staff understand the strict confidentiality of the information we hold and have strict guidelines in the handling of that information. Vestigate further protects confidential information by placing security controls on data access ensuring that our staff can only access the appropriate information. Access to any information by our staff is recorded on our database enabling us to identify at any time in the future individuals who have accessed that information.

Question 15

Can Vestigate recover the debt or investigate the incident on our behalf?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can manage your matter for you if you like all the way to the end, or we have a panel of Private Investigators, Debt Recovery Agents and even Lawyers, we can refer you to. Simply advise us of your requirements and we will inform you of your options and the costs involved prior to commencing.

Question 16

How does the person listed find out who has listed them?

Accepted Answer

The person listed contacts Vestigate and provides proof of their identity. If authorised to do so Vestigate will then provide details of the listing to the person and advise our client that contact has been made. Our client will then follow the matter up. Where Vestigate is not authorised to provide the person with details of the listing we will pass their details onto the client. The client will then make contact.

Question 17

What if the person listed disputes the listing?

Accepted Answer

Individuals have a right to query and dispute any listings and may apply in writing to correct any listing that they believe to be incorrect. Where a listing is queried Vestigate will investigate and where appropriate make any necessary amendments.Vestigate is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 and will not gather, use or share any information contrary to this act.

Question 18

I have searched a potential Person of Interest or Encumbered or Stolen Property. Can I obtain further information?

Accepted Answer

No. Vestigate will not provide information about the person or property. These details will only be provided to the person we are seeking after providing proof of identification. The person sought will need to contact Vestigate to obtain this information personally. Once arrangements are made and adhered to Vestigate will be able to remove the client’s listing.

Question 19

How do I arrange a meeting with management to discuss my matter as it is of a delicate nature, and I'd like to keep it confidential and out of the public eye?

Accepted Answer

Simple email admin@frankcarbone.com.au and provide Frank your name contact details an best times to call you or email you so he can set up a time to meet with you either in our office, your office, home or any where you feel most comfortable with.If for some reason Frank Can not make the day and time you choose then he will ensure he has a manager attend and meet with you.Vestigate is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 and will not gather, use or share any information contrary to this act.

Question 20

Why should I trust Vestigate to get me results?

Accepted Answer

Frank Carbone has been testing this simple concept for the past 40 years not by advertising as we are about to do but by doing what any licensed Private Investigator would do when looking for someone, or something; door knocking, making phone calls, asking questions. Vestigate is now simply doing the same but via the internet as technology has come that far.Frank quickly learned that 90% of public if they can help will do so. The other 10% he works on the theory that;There is no honour among thieves.Loose lips sink ships.Relationships and or circumstances over time may change, so people a more willing to co-operate and talk especially if they can remain anonymous.Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.Greed or revenge is a great motivator to provide information, especially when they (people) can remain anonymous.Whatever the reason someone decides to provide the information does not matter, you need it, someone has it, we need to get to that person or persons, Vestigate is here to do that for you.

Question 21

What is Vestigate’s role?

Accepted Answer

Vestigate's role is to capitalises on and put into play Frank's experience while assisting you through the locating and recovery process. We do this by ensuring the public knows our client is seeking to locate a certain person or property, we do that by marketing your listing via our website. We verify all the information before informing our clients of the result. We do this by utilising a network of licensed Private Investigator or Mercantile Agent in Australia to attend to this for you, so by employing and trusting Vestigate you in effect have now access to hundreds of experienced and licensed agents ready to assist you in any way they can.

Question 22

Will Vestigate help me in the next step of my investigation or recovery process?

Accepted Answer

Yes, once we have located the person or property then, via Vestigate's network of agents, we can instruct the appropriate agent to continue assisting you in the investigation or recovery process if need be.It could be that you simply need someone to serve documents on a person.You need an agent to repossess the property you have now located.Maybe attend to the recovery of monies you are owed.Whatever the reason is that you need to instruct an agent by doing it via us, you are guaranteed access to the right and closest agent to the job which long term saves you time and money.

Question 23

How do I become a Preferred Agent?

Accepted Answer

If you are interested in joining and working closely with Vestigate’s clients, please send us an email at enquiries@vestigate.com.au with the subject "PREFERRED AGENT". In your email, let us know what you specialise in, what geographical areas you work in and your licence number.

Question 24

Sponsorship or Partners

Accepted Answer

Vestigate is currently looking for a sponsors or partners if your in the banking, finance, insurance, investigation, mercantile or legal industry then please email us at enquiries@vestigate.com.au in subject header Type in "SPONSORSHIP OR PARTNERS" and in body of your email provide us your contact details and best time to call and make an appointment with you to then come out and discuss what we are looking for in a sponsor and or partners.

Question 25

I have other questions or concerns

Accepted Answer

If you have any other questions or concerns, then please email us at enquiries@vestigate.com.auSet out your question or your concern and we will reply within 72hrs.Provide your mobile number, as in some cases it may simply be easier to call you to discuss.

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