The Smith Investigation Agency Inc. has its Scarborough location near Kennedy Road and Ellesmere Road not far from Markham we offer a variety of investigative services which are outlined below. The Smith Investigation Agency Inc. is a National Award-Winning Investigative Agency. We work throughout the GTA regularly and provide services for large corporations, small and medium businesses, lawyers, and private individuals. Start with Trust with The Smith Investigation Agency. We maintain an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau and have a 5-Star Rating with Google. We continue to offer the Best Private Investigator Services in Scarborough. We are one of the only Female Owned Investigative Agencies in the GTA and women are known for stronger skills when it comes to investigative work.
Our team offers exceptional service and dependable results every time with utmost discretion. We have in-depth knowledge and proven expertise in the Scarborough and Markham area that gives us a leading edge. Our private investigative teams have been conducting investigations in Scarborough for decades.
What Do We Investigate?
Surveillance
Corporate & Legal
Scarborough and Markham host a large variety of businesses from factories, insurance companies, legal offices and more. With a city thriving with so much business the need for an Investigative team is necessary. Any corporation has the potential to have its employees take advantage with theft of time, theft of product and misrepresentation of your brand. You may even have an employee who is claiming an injury and on a WSIB claim. If you’re a lawyer, you may be representing the businesses that are dealing with these issues and we want to help solve this issue. Having an investigative team prepared and ready for any type of case will help preserve your companies’ brand and save your bottom line.
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You may be wondering what a family investigation is. The need for every family is different it could be a spouse dealing with infidelity, a child custody situation, a wellness check on a family member who may be dealing with a difficult situation or one you simply want to monitor. One thing we know from experience is every case is different and you need the experience and compassion of our private investigators. Dealing with family matters is not easy and having a qualified and knowledgeable company helping you along we way will make the process easier. We will provide you with the results you need whether for court purposes or for your own peace of mind. We are a female owned and female led investigative agency.
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Skip Trace Services
If you need to locate someone quickly and accurately, consider The Smith Investigation Agency’s skip tracing services. We work discreetly and move fast to isolate the location of “missing” persons, runaways and others. Whether or not you fear for someone’s safety or want to track them down for a witness statement, to serve legal papers to or simply want to reunite with long lost family and friends our private investigators will use the latest technology and years of experience to get the results you need. We offer a quick turnaround, flat rate pricing and dependable results for greater peace of mind.
Learn MoreBackground Checks
Are you a landlord with someone applying as a tenant who you want to verify is trustworthy? Or, as you a business owner with suspicions about one of your employees, or a private individual hiring a nanny or caregiver? You can put your mind at ease with a Background Check from The Smith Investigation Agency. Our comprehensive background checks clarify any concerns with concrete facts. We perform this service with absolute discretion and ensure you are kept up-to-date on the latest developments. We will report on our findings to help you paint the clearest picture possible, using everything from tenant screening and credential verification to bankruptcy inquiries, marital status, criminal checks and more.
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Private Investigations
If you or your family feel threatened or manipulated, you can trust us to get to the root of the issue, identify it and present valid facts for you to consult. We handle family and private cases quietly and with a focus on the details, protecting you from stressful situations. We deliver invaluable proof that gives you the peace of mind and confidence needed to move forward appropriately. The Smith Investigation Agency’s family and private investigations are handled by expertly skilled private investigators who follow Ontario laws every step of the way.
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If you’ve suffered from an accident on the job and want to secure proof of your being wronged, let us take care of it. Our private investigators are experts at digging deep to uncover the true cause of workplace injuries. Using state-of-the-art technology and innovative investigative techniques, we pool evidence such as statements, video recordings, still images and other documentation to support your side of the story. If it turns out that your employer or someone you work with was the cause of the injury, you’ll receive the proof – and peace of mind – that you deserve.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
You need specific evidence to prove a case, but most importantly, you also need a third-party independent witness that has no interest or bias.
There are many ways that a PI can help their clients within the means of the law. This includes locating lost loved ones or finding someone who has skipped bail, investigating infidelity or fraud, uncovering hidden assets, monitoring workplace theft or harassment, investigating fraudulent claims or online scams, completing background checks, performing surveillance, using skip tracing, plus a range of other investigative and research based services that are legally permitted in Ontario. What a PI cannot do is wiretap a phone, trespass on private property, impersonate an officer or arrest an individual.
Yes, our team is highly trained to work undercover and covertly. In the rare occasion that they are identified, our PIs are fully trained to react in a safe and appropriate manner and will never provide any information to any party/parties regarding their work or sources.
Yes, our agents can testify in court if necessary.
Yes. Everything will be done discreetly and kept confidential.
The more information you can provide us with, the easier it will be for us to do our job and get you the proof you need. Before you arrive for the consultation, make notes of everything that you know. If you would like us to track or investigate a particular individual, please provide us with a picture and any information that you have on the person’s address, last known location and vehicle information, if possible. In the event that you are working with an attorney, you should also notify the private investigator of their name and contact number.
Every case is different. The fees we charge will depend on the investigative services required and amount of time it takes to collect and obtain the evidence and/or research. Any anticipated costs will be presented to you before you agree to hire us on for your case.
Although we have a very high success rate (one of the highest in the industry) we cannot guarantee that there will be evidence available for your particular case. You can rest assured though that our team will do everything possible to provide you with the most information and best outcome possible.
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Scarborough Investigator Office | By Appointment Only
880 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough, Ontario
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