Cyber Investigation Services
Need to Investigate Something That Happened Online?
A cyber investigation is a lawful, structured inquiry into online activity — fraud, impersonation, harassment, and digital deception — designed to identify who is responsible, understand how an incident occurred, and preserve the evidence that documents it. Redbeard Intelligence and Investigations is a Florida-licensed private investigation firm that conducts cyber investigations from corporate offices Orlando and Naples for clients nationwide and internationally.
This page is a hub: it frames the discipline as a whole and points you toward the focused services below that handle each type of matter in depth.
Why a Licensed Cyber Investigation Matters
Cyber investigations serve anyone facing harm, uncertainty, or risk that originates online — the situations below are among the most common reasons clients reach out.
- Harassment & Cyberstalking
Anonymous or pseudonymous accounts are targeting you, and you need to know who is behind them.
- Fraud & Scams
Investment schemes, romance scams, business email compromise, or fraudulent transactions have put your money at risk.
- Impersonation
Someone is impersonating you, an executive, or your company across social platforms and fake websites.
- Data Theft
Unauthorized access has exposed personal or company information that needs to be traced and secured.
- Cryptocurrency Scams
Funds have moved through wire transfers, gift cards, payment apps, or cryptocurrency you want followed.
- Dark Web Exposure
Your credentials, data, or name may be circulating on illicit marketplaces and criminal forums.
Who Cyber Investigations Help
Cyber investigations serve anyone facing harm, uncertainty, or risk that originates online. The people and organizations we most often assist include:
- Individuals targeted by online harassment, stalking, sextortion, catfishing, or reputational attacks who need to understand who is behind the activity.
- Attorneys and law firms who require documented, well-sourced digital evidence for litigation, gathered and preserved in a defensible way.
- Businesses confronting fraud, employee misconduct, intellectual property theft, vendor scams, or impersonation of their brand and executives.
Situations That Call for a Cyber Investigator
People contact a cyber investigator when something online does not add up and the stakes are real. Common situations include:
- Harassment and cyberstalking from anonymous or pseudonymous accounts.
- Fraud — investment schemes, romance scams, business email compromise, and fraudulent transactions.
- Impersonation of a person, executive, or company across social platforms and fake websites.
- Data theft and unauthorized access affecting personal or company information.
- Scams that move money through wire transfers, gift cards, payment apps, or cryptocurrency.
What We Investigate
Our cyber investigations span the full range of online activity and the trails it leaves behind:
- Digital footprints — mapping the accounts, usernames, devices, and connections tied to a person or entity.
- Online fraud — tracing how a scheme was set up, operated, and monetized.
- Impersonation — identifying fake profiles, spoofed domains, and the parties behind them.
- Harassment and cyberstalking — attributing anonymous messages and coordinated activity to their source.
- Cryptocurrency scams — following blockchain transactions and exchange touchpoints.
- Dark web exposure — checking whether credentials, data, or a name appear on illicit marketplaces and forums.
- Open-source intelligence (OSINT) — lawfully collecting and correlating publicly available information into a coherent picture.
Each of these areas connects to a focused service, outlined later on this page.
What to Provide
The stronger your starting material, the more efficient the investigation. Helpful items include:
- Screenshots, links, usernames, and profile pages related to the incident.
- Emails, message threads, and phone numbers, including full headers when available.
- Transaction records — wire details, payment-app receipts, or cryptocurrency wallet addresses and transaction IDs.
- Dates, times, and a short timeline of what happened and in what order.
- Any prior reports filed with a platform, a bank, or law enforcement.
If you have little more than a name or a single message, that is still a workable starting point. Preserve what you have, and avoid deleting material or confronting the other party before we speak.
How the Process Works
Every engagement follows a disciplined sequence:
- Consultation. We discuss your situation, objectives, and the outcome you need — evidence for court, attribution, or clarity before a decision.
- Scoping. We define the questions to answer, the lawful methods available, and a realistic plan.
- Evidence preservation. We capture and preserve digital material early, before it can be altered or removed.
- Investigation and analysis. We collect, verify, and correlate information across sources, separating fact from assumption.
- Reporting. We deliver a clear, documented account of what the evidence shows.
What You Receive
The deliverable is built to be useful and to hold up to scrutiny:
- A documented findings report written in plain language, with methodology and sources described.
- Preserved digital evidence — captured, timestamped, and handled to support chain-of-custody expectations.
- Supporting materials such as exhibits, timelines, and identifiers relevant to the matter.
- Testimony and referral support where appropriate, coordinated with your attorney.
We report what the evidence shows. We do not promise a particular identity, recovery, or outcome, because responsible investigation follows the facts wherever they lead.
Confidentiality, Legal, and Ethical Compliance
Redbeard works within the law at every step. We use lawful methods only — no hacking, no unauthorized access to accounts or devices, and no prohibited pretexting. Client matters are handled with strict confidentiality, and evidence is gathered so that it remains admissible and credible. This discipline protects you, because evidence obtained improperly can be worthless or even harmful in a legal proceeding.
Why Redbeard Intelligence and Investigations
Many online matters cross several specialties at once — a single scam can involve a fake profile, a spoofed domain, laundered cryptocurrency, and data exposed on the dark web. Redbeard brings cyber investigation, digital forensics, cryptocurrency tracing, and OSINT together under one licensed firm, so your matter is not fragmented across vendors who each see only part of the picture. Our approach is methodical, discreet, and grounded in evidence.
Cost Factors
Cyber investigations are priced by the work involved, not by a fixed menu. The main factors are:
- The complexity of the matter and the number of accounts, platforms, or transactions involved.
- How much usable information exists at the start.
- The depth of analysis required — quick attribution versus a full, litigation-ready investigation.
- Urgency and any need for expedited evidence preservation.
- Whether formal reporting, exhibits, or testimony support are required.
We explain scope and expected effort before work begins, so you can make an informed decision.
Related Services
Explore the focused services that support a cyber investigation: Digital Forensics, Cryptocurrency Investigations, Social Media Investigations, and OSINT Investigations. Each handles its area in depth and connects back to the broader inquiry.
Coverage Nationwide and Internationally
Redbeard Intelligence and Investigations maintains corporate offices Orlando and Naples and, as a Florida-licensed firm, serves clients nationwide and internationally. Much cyber investigation work is conducted remotely, which allows us to assist clients regardless of location while coordinating locally when a matter requires it.
Speak With a Cyber Investigator
If something online has put you, your family, or your business at risk, a confidential conversation is the right first step. Call Redbeard Intelligence and Investigations at (888) 564-8300 or email contact@redbeardpi.com to discuss your situation with a licensed cyber investigator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cyber investigation?
A cyber investigation is a lawful inquiry into online activity that identifies who is responsible for an incident, explains how it happened, and preserves the supporting digital evidence.
Can you identify an anonymous person online?
Often, yes. Using lawful OSINT and analysis, we can frequently attribute anonymous accounts, though results depend on the evidence available and no specific identification can be promised.
Is a cyber investigation legal?
Yes. A licensed investigator uses only lawful methods — no hacking or unauthorized access — so that findings remain credible and admissible.
Do you work with attorneys?
Yes. We regularly support attorneys with documented evidence, exhibits, and testimony coordination for civil and other legal matters.
Do you handle cases outside Florida?
Yes. We are based in Orlando and Naples and conduct cyber investigations nationwide and internationally.
Why Hire a Licensed Investigator for a Cyber Investigation?
Online matters rarely stay in one lane — a single scam can touch a fake profile, a spoofed domain, laundered cryptocurrency, and data exposed on the dark web. Redbeard’s Florida-licensed investigators bring cyber investigation, digital forensics, and OSINT together under one roof, working lawfully and discreetly for clients nationwide and internationally.
What is the cost? | how does it work?
At Redbeard Intelligence & Investigations, we offer upfront, transparent pricing that reflects the specific details and complexity of each case. Instead of vague estimates or hidden charges, we provide clear, upfront pricing tailored to your investigation’s unique requirements—without unexpected fees, hidden costs, or additional unexpected expenses. Our goal is to offer efficient, high-quality investigative and intelligence solutions with transparency and peace of mind.
To begin an investigation, intelligence operation, or technical security assessment, the first step is a confidential consultation via phone or email with one of our experienced professionals. During this initial discussion, we will gather key details about your situation to determine the most effective strategy tailored to your needs. Whether you require private investigative services, intelligence gathering, or technical security solutions, our team will develop a customized plan designed to achieve your objectives. Based on the specific requirements of your case, we will then provide a transparent price quote and/or invoice for the cost of the services needed. Throughout the process, we ensure clear and consistent communication, keeping you informed of any significant developments. Upon completion, you will receive a comprehensive written report detailing our findings, along with any supporting evidence such as photos, video documentation, or technical security assessments.
Helpful Guides
Contact us through phone or email for an initial discussion and provide key details about your needs.
Based on the specific requirements of your case, you'll will receive a flat-rate price quote and invoice for the cost of the services needed.
With pricing and mutual terms accepted, payment will be collected for the predetermined costs, and you'll officially become our client.
Throughout the process, we keep you informed of any significant developments. Upon completion, you will receive a written report detailing our findings, along with any supporting evidence or documentation.
