WHY SHOULD I HIRE A PI?
An investigator provides information that was not previously known. Information is important when it comes to any form of civil or criminal proceeding. We are experienced investigators and fact finders. When you need to ascertain the facts and only the facts, we can help.

WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO BEGIN A SURVEILLANCE ASSIGNMENT?
Supply us with a physical description and/or photo of the subject; home and work addresses; vehicle information; time and place to start, plus the reason for the surveillance. We will find and document the facts and present it to you. If needed, we may testify in court on the findings on your behalf.

WHAT IS THE COST TO HIRE A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR?
Our rates are very reasonable however; the cost is directly related to the time the investigator has to invest in a case and/ or is dependent on the particular assignment. Usually most assignments like surveillance are billed hourly. Consultations and advice regarding your case are totally confidential and free of charge.

HOW QUICKLY CAN YOU BEGIN AN INVESTIGATION?
We prefer to have at least a 24-hour notice however; it is sometimes possible to begin a case within 1-3 hours. Weekends are the busiest times and therefore, would usually require extra advance notice. We would first need to collect all of your details and facts regarding the case and obtain any necessary forms before we can initialize the investigation. In addition, all investigations are to be Pre-Paid. Payment may be accepted on-line in various payment methods. Call us for details.

IS THE INVESTIGATION AND INFORMATION OBTAINED TOTALLY CONFIDENTIAL?
We guarantee that all of the evidence or information obtained for any of our clients is totally confidential. Not even the Police authorities can obtain any of your acquired evidence or personal information with out our consent and your consent.

IS IT LEGAL TO CONDUCT SURVEILLANCE ON A PERSON, OR LOCATE SOMEONE?
Yes, as long as it is for legitimate purposes you MAY hire a Private Investigator to gather facts and/or evidence, which you require. If needed, we may also testify in court on the findings or work together with your attorney.

WHICH FORMS OF PAYMENT OR CREDITCARDS DO YOU ACCEPT?
When ordering online on our secure server we can accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Please do not send your creditcard information via email, fax or regular mail unless authorized by us.

We can also accept the following forms of payment:

A cashiers check (drawn on a U.S. bank)
Money Order -- (US currency only)
Western Union -- (Money Zap)

Money orders can be obtained from most post offices and financial institutions. If ordering outside the USA, always ask for an "international money order". Canadian clients may also use Canadian (non-international) money orders in US currency.

The above forms of payments should be made payable to Blackwater Protection & Detective Agency and sent to:

Blackwater Protection & Detective Agency

(Attention: BPDA) at: 9358 SW 40th Street,Miami, Fl 33165

Should the above forms be unavailable, we also accept cash (US currency only for the exact amount of the search). We strongly recommend insuring mailings containing cash. Please inquire at your post office about the best options available. This is the least recommended form of sending payment.

HOW DO I KNOW MY CREDITCARD PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED?
When you submit your creditcard information and your payment is approved, you will be given an automated receipt. We suggest you print the page using your browser's Print function for your reference.

The transaction will also appear on your creditcard statement, as Blackwater Protection & Detective Agency. Seconds later you will receive an automated email confirmation letting you know your order has been received and accepted.

CAN I CHANGE OR CANCEL MY ORDER ONCE SUBMITTED?
Since orders are processed immediately, almost impossible to cancel or change an online order once submitted and the creditcard has been approved. You may need to place a new order with the correct information. If your original order was placed for the wrong search and no information is found, you mostly likely won't be charged, however if you know the information or search was wrong, please contact us immediately by email at our customer service e-mail address.

IS IT SECURE TO MAKE AN ONLINE CREDITCARD PAYMENT ON GPSPI.COM?
Yes. For creditcard payments and verification, we utilize safe and secured ordering technology to protect you creditcard information. Your creditcard information will be transmitted via a secure server. (Notice the small “Secure Lock” icon at the bottom right of your monitor screen.) creditcard information is never stored on our website or servers.

PERSON SEARCH QUESTIONS

HOW DO YOU SEARCH FOR AN INDIVIDUAL?
As investigators, we have access to over 200 different public and private record databases and other sources. If your individual has unknowingly released his/hers information into one of those data bases, we will gather this data. Remember to check off your reason for searching for an individual on our order form. You must have a permissible purpose for us to search for the individual. Your report is to be used as a tool to help locate your individual

WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO LOCATE A MISSING PERSON?
We usually need a name. We need the name the individual would be going by at the time of your search. Searching for a male individual is more effective because males do not change their last name. When searching for a female, if you think you may have a maiden name, we can also search by first name and exact date of birth and the listing will pull up all females, no matter what their last name is. The more accurate information criteria you can supply us betters the chance we will locate your missing person. If you have available, last known complete address, last know city or state; last know state, social security number, exact date of birth or approximate age range. Any of this information is beneficial to your chances of locating the individual. Remember, exact accurate spelling of the individual you are looking for is important. One wrong letter can throw off your whole search.

CAN YOU LOCATE ANYONE THROUGHOUT THE NATION?
Yes, our report covers all states throughout the nation. Some states may vary on information data, which is available.

CAN I RECEIVE A REFUND OF MY MONEY IF YOU DO NOT LOCATE THE INDIVIDUAL I AM LOOKING FOR?
Usually, searches are initiated immediately once submitted to us, therefore we do not refund your money once the report is ordered. All reports have a 96% hit ratio. What that means is if all the criteria you provide us is current and accurate information, you have an excellent chance of locating the individual.

WILL THE INDIVIDUAL I AM TRYING TO LOCATE BE CONTACTED?
No, we do not contact the individual you are trying to locate. You may choose to contact them after we provide you with the information obtained.

I THINK MY SPOUSE IS CHEATING ON ME. I WANT TO FILE FOR DIVORCE ON THE GROUNDS OF ADULTERY. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME?
Our rates for surveillance can vary. When you hire a detective to help you prove adultery you should gain a substantial amount of evidence against your spouse. Patience and consistency is the key. Consistency of several infidelity situations will increase your chances in proving adultery in the courts.

I THINK MY EX-SPOUSE IS NEGLECTING OUR CHILDREN WHEN THEY VISIT HIM. CAN YOU HELP ME?
Yes, we can help you in most cases. We can conduct surveillance in most major cities and states on your spouse and the children when they are together . The investigator will document all activities occurred. If the evidence becomes clear of neglect you may want to obtain an attorney and amend his/her visitation rights.

I AM ABOUT TO GET MARRIED AND I HAVE DOUBTS THAT MY FIANCÉ IS CHEATING ON ME. WHAT CAN I DO?
Marriage is a very important commitment therefore, you should definitely hire an investigator immediately to give you the facts before you enter into a commitment and it is to late. After all, you have all the right to know. It is worth the expense to have all your doubts cleared. We may also also conduct a background investigation search that may help you in determining if the individual is a good and trustworthy candidate.

MY EX-SPOUSE OWES ME BACK CHILD SUPPORT. IS THERE ANYWAY I CAN FIND OUT IF THEIR HIDING ASSETS?
Absolutely, If you have a court order issued to you that your spouse owes you back child support, then we have full rights to search and discover all their hidden assets including existing bank accounts, property, vehicle owner ship, stocks and bonds and any other businesses they may be affiliated to.

MY SPOUSE HAS FILED FOR CUSTODY OF MY CHILDREN. I WANT TO PROVE THAT THEY HAVE A TERRIBLE CRIMINAL HISTORY, ARE CURRENTLY USING DRUGS, OR ARE NOT A FIT PERSON TO HAVE MY CHILDREN. I ALSO KNOW THAT WHEN IT IS THEIR TIME TO VISIT WITH THE CHILDREN THEY PICK UP THE CHILDREN AND THEN DROP THEM OFF AT VARIOUS HOMES OF THEIR RELATIVES OR FRIENDS. …WHAT SHOULD I DO?
We then can also conduct surveillance on your spouse and report to you the time they actually spent with the children. Throughout the surveillance process, we may uncover other information or details you were not even aware about.

I KNOW MY HUSBAND/WIFE IS CALLING A GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND FROM HIS/HER CELL PHONE. CAN YOU GET ME THE PHONE NUMBERS?
Yes, our telephone searches are frequently used to discover adultery. This is a good start in building up your evidence to file a court proceeding against your spouse.

I HAVE HIRED AN ATTORNEY AND HE SUGGESTED I CALL YOU. WILL YOU WORK WITH MY ATTORNEY IN GATHERING ALL THE PROOF AND INFORMATION I NEED FROM MY LEGAL CASE?
Yes, we could definitely work together with your attorney.

I HAVE BEEN IN A HORRIBLE MARRIAGE FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND NEED GROUNDS TO FILE FOR DIVORCE TO GET OUT OF THIS MARRIAGE QUICKLY… CAN YOU HELP ME?
We can definitely assist you, but you need to consult with an attorney and if he/she feels you have potential grounds for a divorce, then they can advise you of what you need us to collect as evidence so that your attorney can present your case in court.