American Eagle Investigations is a highly-skilled private investigative firm working out of Manhattan, NY that possesses a long track record of solving cases for individual and business clients. These recently closed cases exemplify some of the PI services we offer. Details have been adjusted to protect our clients’ privacy*.
* Note: Safeguarding client privacy is of paramount importance to American Eagle Investigations. No identifying information is disclosed unless the clients themselves have posted a public testimonial.
Background:
A client undergoing a divorce suspected her husband was hiding assets to reduce his financial obligations. She needed evidence of hidden bank accounts and other valuable assets to present in court to increase the value of the spousal agreement and settlement on her behalf.
Investigation Process:
Our team gathered basic information (name, date of birth, social security number) and conducted a thorough asset search for financials and holdings in the state of New York. By legally accessing these asset records, were were able to identify an undisclosed business and several bank accounts that had been hidden from the client.
Outcome on Investigation:
The client’s attorney subpoenaed the bank for official account details, which strengthened her position in court. The findings allowed her to negotiate a more favorable settlement. The client was highly satisfied, left a positive review, and appreciated the insight into the investigation process.
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Background:
A husband suspected his wife was being unfaithful during her business trips and cheating on him. He reached out to Dan McBride here at American Eagle Investigations, requesting surveillance to uncover the truth and gain evidence if she was indeed cheating on him.
Investigation Process:
Our team discreetly followed the client’s wife from her hotel to a nearby restaurant, capturing video and photographic evidence of her meeting with another man. They were able to provide real-time updates to the client, sending photos and videos directly to his phone. The team carefully navigated challenging conditions, including the complexities of following someone in a busy city, but were successfully able to get the information the husband needed to answer his question about his wife’s faithfulness.
Outcome:
The husband received confirmation of his suspicions. Though the truth was difficult, he appreciated the professional and efficient surveillance that gave him the clarity he needed to make informed decisions about his marriage.
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Background:
A business needed to verify the qualifications of a job applicant who claimed a substantial work history and educational background. The business hired American Eagle to conduct a thorough background check to verify the validity the the gentleman’s claims.
Investigation Process:
Our team conducted interviews with the candidate and cross-referenced his employment and education history. When discrepancies emerged—such as claimed work positions that couldn’t be verified—the team flagged these inconsistencies to the employer.
Outcome:
The business ultimately decided not to proceed with the hire, recognizing the potential risks associated with the candidate’s dishonesty. This saved them from potential liability and financial loss, and they were grateful for American Eagle Investigations detailed work.
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Background:
A woman believed she was being stalked but couldn’t identify the person following her. She contacted Dan McBride here at American Eagle to conduct counter-surveillance and document any suspicious activity.
Investigation Process:
Dan and his team set up a schedule based on her daily routine, allowing them to identify any patterns or recurring individuals in her vicinity. They observed and documented vehicles and individuals who appeared frequently, making note of any suspicious individuals.
Outcome:
Our team identified a suspicious vehicle that followed the client to multiple locations, and they provided photographic evidence. The client then presented this to law enforcement, helping her take protective measures. She felt reassured and safe after our intervention.
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Background:
A company in France needed help finding two American beneficiaries who had inherited a significant sum of money but couldn’t be located. With minimal information, the company reached out to our team for assistance to locate the missing beneficiaries.
Investigation Process:
Given only names and sparse details, we were able to track down a relative who provided crucial information, eventually leading them to the beneficiaries—one of whom was in a nursing home, making it difficult to locate through conventional methods.
Outcome:
The beneficiaries were successfully notified, and they claimed their inheritance. The French company was pleased with American Eagle’s resourcefulness, especially since the beneficiaries had no online presence and were challenging to find.
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Background:
A man believed he was in a serious online relationship with a woman but began to doubt her identity after they had been conversing online for a few months and she began to continuously ask for money without ever agreeing to meet in person.
Investigation Process:
Dan’s team used facial recognition technology to run the woman’s photos, discovering that the images belonged to a famous actress in Brazil. It became evident that the client was a victim of catfishing, and the person behind the scam had created a false identity to manipulate him.
Outcome:
The client was disappointed to learn the truth that the woman was not who she claimed to be but relieved to have the truth and avoid further financial loss. He was grateful to our team team for clarifying the situation, even though it was an emotional discovery.
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Background:
A small business owner suspected that an employee claiming workers’ compensation was exaggerating their injuries. American Eagle Investigations was hired to conduct surveillance and confirm or disprove the client’s suspicions.
Investigation Process:
Over a few days of surveillance, our team captured footage of the employee engaging in strenuous activities that contradicted the severity of their claimed injury. The employee was observed lifting heavy items and participating in recreational sports.
Outcome:
We provided the footage to the client, who presented it to their attorney. The business owner was able to challenge the worker’s compensation claim, saving the company from financial losses due to fraud.
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Background:
A hair salon owner in New York was facing a lawsuit for alleged ADA website compliance violations. Suspicious of the plaintiff’s motives, she hired American Eagle to verify whether the plaintiff was genuinely disabled or if this was part of a broader scam.
Investigation Process:
We investigated the plaintiff’s activities and collected information on her accessibility needs and possible legal history. The client’s attorney used our findings to assess the legitimacy of the claim and determine the best course of action.
Outcome:
The client was better prepared to defend herself against a potentially fraudulent lawsuit, gaining valuable insight into the growing trend of ADA-related lawsuits targeting small businesses. American Eagle’s investigation empowered the business owner to address the lawsuit confidently.
We were hired by an out-of-state client to determine if his wife was having an affair with a co-worker while she was on a business trip to New York City. We conducted five days of surveillance and ultimately confirmed the client’s suspicion that the wife was, in fact, cheating on her husband.
Case Study: how we gather evidence on cheating spouses
A wife hired us because she suspected her husband of cheating. We conducted surveillance on the husband’s business trip to New York City. We tracked him at his luxury midtown hotel, where we captured video of him entering the lobby with his mistress. We followed the cheating husband and his mistress on foot and by vehicle as they walked and took taxis in Manhattan. We subsequently captured video proof of their intimate relationship as they held hands and kissed while shopping, going to a restaurant for dinner and to a Broadway show.
Read more on American Eagle Investigations cheating spouse services here.
As per a testimonial left by a client – ” I am completely in debt to the excellent service provided by American Eagle Investigations. The dedication and professionalism used by Mr.McBride is second to none. He helped me locate and safely return my son, who was abducted, and for that I am eternally grateful. If your considering using another company, don’t. I couldn’t be more happy with the outcome of my case and the high standards in which he delivers. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude on behalf of my family and myself.”
As per a testimonial left by a client – “I contacted American Eagle for assistance in finding my estranged brother who had been missing for 2 years. Based on the information I provided to Mr. McBride, I was told that it may take some time to locate him, but he would keep me posted. Within 2 weeks (if not less), Mr. McBride contacted me and said that he had located my brother. I was able to verify the information and finally re-connect with my brother. My family was very relieved to find him and grateful for the services. It was pricey, but Mr. McBride delivered as he said he would, and very quickly. I highly recommend this service.”
American Eagle Investigations was featured on the Breaking Amish reality TV show, successfully locating an adopted Amish girl’s birth parents.
A woman who saw this episode on television subsequently contacted us in hopes of finding her own birth parents. Not only were we able to identify and locate them, but the client also learned that she had a half-brother and half-sister. To this day, they remain in close touch.
Contact American Eagle Investigations today for a free and confidential consultation.
An anxious mother and father contacted us to help find their missing child. Although they had filed a report with their local police, the child was still missing after more than two weeks. Within just two days of in-depth investigative work, American Eagle Investigations not only located the child but also safely reunited the family.
An auto insurance company doubted the claims of an individual who said he could no longer work due to injuries sustained in an accident. After multiple days of surveillance, American Eagle Investigations obtained video of the individual at work, doing the kind of heavy manual labor that would have been impossible had his claims been true.
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