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Educational resources, industry articles, and press appearances by Jan Barefoot.

  • August 2025

    How To Know If You’re Under Surveillance: From Hidden Cameras to Video Surveillance Signs

    If you’ve ever walked into a room and noticed a “Smile! You’re on camera” sign—or worse , felt like you were being watched without seeing any obvious signs—you’re not alone.

  • July 2025

    Risks of Hiring a Private Investigator: 5 Red Flags to Avoid and Why Clients Choose Barefoot PI

    Hiring a private investigator can be one of the smartest decisions you make. Whether you’re dealing with a legal case, infidelity suspicions, or corporate fraud, the stakes are high. And unfortunately, not all investigators operate with the same level of professionalism, legal...

  • June 2025

    How Much Does a Private Investigator Cost in 2025? Full Pricing Guide by Barefoot PI

    How Much Does a Private Investigator Cost? A Breakdown of Rates, Services & What to Expect

  • March 2025

    The 6 Crucial Types of Evidence: A Must-Know Guide for Legal and Investigative Cases

    In legal and investigative cases, the strength of the types of evidence presented can determine the outcome. Whether for criminal trials, civil disputes, or private investigations, evidence serves as the foundation for proving or disproving claims.

  • May 2023

    12 Reasons Why You May Want to Hire a Private Investigator

    Did you know that fifty-seven percent of fraud cases are employee-related?

  • March 2023

    15 Tips for Choosing a Local Private Investigator

    Did you know that there are over 4,700 private investigators licensed in the United States?

  • September 2022

    How to Tell if Your Phone Is Being Monitored

    With the invention of new surveillance tech, it’s easier than ever for someone to monitor your phone. Monitoring tools aren’t always for nefarious purposes. Sometimes they’re used as parental controls or to monitor employees’ activities on company devices. However, there are c...

  • July 2022

    How to Know You’re Under Surveillance

    Are you worried that you’re being watched? It might not be anxiety or paranoia. If you fear that you’re under surveillance , it’s important to trust your gut and start investigating. Otherwise, someone could be gathering information that they could use against you later. This...

  • June 2022

    Debugging Your Office: Why and How

    Is someone listening to you? Bugging devices are more present in professional spaces than many people realize. If you are concerned about being recorded in your office, you need to take action; otherwise, you’re putting your business at risk. Learn how bug sweeps can give you...

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