Private Investigations Key to Wise Investment in Russia

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Private Investigations Key to Wise Investment in Russia

We have all had terrible nightmares and have felt the wonderful relief of waking up and knowing it was all a dream. But for many investors in Russia, their nightmares are nothing but real, the consequences of a bad investment are catastrophic and most of them will probably say: I wish had investigated more before putting any money in! Doing your homework can help avoid serious problems when investing in Russia or the Ukraine. Hiring a professional investigator, can save you serious money.

Everyone has to experience things for themselves, but it is good to learn from other people´s experience and mistakes as well. Consider their mistakes as part of what you´re not willing to experience yourself. Being cautious is a golden rule that makes the difference between a smart decision and one taken upon impulse. We all know people who have been lucky with questionable investment decisions, but do you really want to risk it? Investing or hiring in Russia without proper due diligence and background check investigations can be a costly learning lesson, and is a dangerous game.

Informed decisions are key to good planning. Many investors are now restraining from investing in Russia due to the current political situation, but for others this is the right time! The most important and first step into any investment plan should be verifying who are you really dealing with. Is this company in Moscow legitimate? Is the contact a real and reliable representative of the business?

A local private investigator in Moscow -or the city where you´re planning to invest- will help you check on an individual’s and companies’ past, in order to make the best decisions for your future.

The following are some of the scenarios where a background check, a company verification in Russia or other kinds of Russia private investigations will help you have a good night sleep:

Buying shares of a big company

Sometimes you won´t need much information on the company itself because it´s known worldwide. But you may be trying to buy their shares from a fake website without knowing it, or through a fraudulent contact. It may be hard to tell apart a real website or a legitimate contact from a fake one, especially if you do not even speak the language. So you better ask a professional to check that for you. Investigators can review your case and provide a Russia investigation quote.

Don’t let a con-artist scam you and steal your money. Just because a company or person is real, doesn’t mean you’re not speaking with someone impersonating someone else.

A “can´t let go” opportunity

It could be property, buying commodities at great prices or the stock market. The problem is that you don´t know anyone in Russia who can personally check that everything is right. Stock markets have a history of listing companies that do not operate anymore, or that are completely fake. Don´t trust a company just because it´s listed. Do not trust a document if you do not really know where it comes from. Before putting your money in, try hiring local investigators in Russia who can verify operations and who can check with the proper authorities the legitimacy of any documentation.

A tip from someone you met online

You have an online friend who you feel close to, and this person is offering you a lifetime opportunity on a gold investment. Relationships and investment do not get along. Especially when you have met this person online only! Keep in mind that most investment scams are also related somehow to online dating and social networking. A background check investigation in Russia to verify the person you met online is probably the best way to go and the first step into verifying the deal.

When in doubt, always rely on evidence! Don’t rush into any decision. Do your due diligence and speak to a professional about your unique situation, and how to lower your risk. Having eyes and ears on the ground in Moscow with professional training makes all the difference. Our agents speak the language and have access to local and government records. We can help!