Unlike traditional investigations that rely primarily on physical surveillance or interviews, digital investigations focus on data that people and organisations leave behind through their online activity. This includes public records, websites, social media platforms, online forums, digital marketplaces, leaked datasets, and blockchain transactions.
Digital investigations are used to answer questions such as:
All findings are based on verifiable sources and documented methods, not assumptions or automated scoring.
Digital investigations can be used to:
Rather than providing opinions, digital investigations provide evidence-based insights that can be reviewed, assessed, and acted upon.
Digital investigations do not involve:
All investigations conducted by Negative PID rely on lawful, open, or client-provided sources and follow structured methodologies aligned with professional and law enforcement investigative standards.
Digital investigations are particularly effective when:
Open Source Intelligence
OSINT investigations involve the systematic collection and analysis of information that is lawfully available from public and open sources.
Our goal is not to gather as much data as possible, but to identify relevant, verifiable information and understand its context.
When do we use it?
We use OSINT at the early stages of an enquiry to establish facts and identify risk indicators.
Social Media Intelligence
SOCMINT focuses on the analysis of activity, behaviour, and interactions across social media platforms and online communities.
We use SOCMINT to examine how individuals or organisations present themselves online, how they interact with others, and how information spreads across platforms.
When do we use it?
We use SOCMINT when we need to provide context and insight into digital behaviour.
Investigations
Dark Web investigations focus on uncovering information that exists on hidden or less-accessible areas of the internet (the “dark web.”)
Our dark web investigations identify threats, illicit activity, or information that could impact individuals, organizations, or assets.
When do we use it?
We use it when we must identify stolen data, credentials or personal information, or identify discussions of fraud and cybercrime.
and Crypto Investigations
Blockchain and cryptocurrency investigations focus on analysing transactions, wallets, and digital assets on blockchain networks.
We use specialised tools and methodologies to trace cryptocurrency movements, assess the legitimacy of transactions, and identify relationships between addresses or entities.
When do we use it?
We use when we need to uncover activity, track assets, and verify financial claims.
and Due Diligence reports
Background checks and due diligence involve the systematic verification of information about individuals, organisations, or entities to assess credibility, reliability, and risk.
We rely on open-source information, public records, professional databases, and client-provided documents, including credit rating services.
When do we use it?
We use it when the client needs verified information to make decisions about individuals or organizations.
and Chain of Custody
These services iinvolve the careful collection, documentation, and preservation of digital and physical evidence to ensure it remains accurate, verifiable, and legally defensible.
This includes documenting sources, timestamps, methods of collection, and handling procedures to prevent tampering, contamination, or loss.
When do we use it?
We use it when the integrity, accuracy, and legal defensibility of information are critical to the case.
Investigations
These investigations focus on identifying, analysing, and documenting deceptive, misleading, or unlawful activity online.
We examine digital evidence, online activity, and transactional patterns to uncover fraudulent schemes, misrepresentation, or scams targeting individuals or organisations.
When do we use it?
We use it when we need clear, evidence-based insights that help clients make informed decisions, report, and reduce exposure to risk.
and Passport validation
This involves the forensic analysis of digital copies of official documents to verify authenticity, detect alterations, and confirm identity.
We use specialised techniques and tools, similar to those employed by law enforcement, to assess document security features, metadata, and visual elements.
When do we use it?
We use it when we need to verify the authenticity of IDs to detect misrepresentation and prevent fraud, supporting due diligence and background checks.
Plate, VIN, and History
This involves verifying a vehicle’s identity, ownership, and past activity to uncover potential risks, inconsistencies, or misrepresentation.
We trace a vehicle’s VIN, licence plate history, collision reports, repair records, and other relevant information to link ownership, passages, and incidents.
When do we use it?
We use it when we need verified information about a vehicle’s to reduce risk in private transactions or in wider investigations.
And AIS tracking
Sat intelligence and AIS tracking involve analysing satellite imagery and maritime vessel data to monitor locations, movements, and patterns.
We use open satellite sources, vessel tracking systems, and open-source maritime databases to provide situational awareness, asset monitoring, and movement analysis.
When do we use it?
We use it when we need to monitor logistic operations and detect environmental crimes and illicit activities like poaching and polluting.
And Time Advance analysis
CDR (Call Detail Record) analysis and Time Advance Analysis involve examining telecommunication records and network timing data to identify a suspect's whereabouts at the time a crime occurred.
We use legally obtained data to reconstruct call patterns, approximate locations, and timelines of digital interactions.
When do we use it?
We use it when we must analyze communication patterns for investigative or compliance purposes.
