The Online Private Investigator
Finding answers in a digital world.
Information
We gather facts you can trust. Clear, verified, and ready to support legal, corporate, or personal matters.
Integrity
Our investigations are conducted ethically and legally, ensuring the information is admissible, accurate, and responsibly obtained.
Intelligence
We transform information into intelligence by analysing and connecting the dots.
Online investigations in Australia.
We deliver discreet, high-quality online investigative services tailored to legal professionals, insurers, businesses, corporations, investigation agencies and individuals.
We use the latest open source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and digital tools to uncover actionable intelligence from publicly available sources and paid databases—legally and ethically.
We are licensed to operate in New South Wales and Queensland.
Uncover the facts that matter.
Equipped with the latest digital investigative tools, and a deep understanding of the research and investigative process, The Online PI is here to help you find the information you need.
Led by a licensed investigator with a background in desktop and factual investigations, open-source intelligence (OSINT), journalism, social media and search engine optimisation, the Online PI team brings precision, discretion, and professionalism to every case—no matter how complex or sensitive.
Our desktop investigation services
Who we work with.
We offer private
investigative
services for:
Law firms
Law firms
We provide litigation support through background checks, witness locates, and social media investigations—helping you build stronger cases with evidence.
Insurance providers
From workers’ compensation to personal injury claims, we deliver detailed desktop reports that support evidence-based decisions.
Insurance providers
Corporates and HR teams
Corporates and HR teams
We assist with pre-employment and reputation checks—discreetly and efficiently.
Individuals
Individuals
We help private clients with legitimate investigative needs— such as locating a person, verifying an identity, or conducting a background check.
Debt collectors
We help debt collection agencies locate missing debtors or uncover new leads for recovery efforts.
Debt collectors
Investigation agencies
We work with some of Australia's leading investigation agencies.
Investigation agencies
Need an online private investigator?
We can help you with:
Locating a person
Whether it’s finding someone in Australia, a long-lost family member or reconnecting with someone important, we track down individuals with care.
Worker’s compensation claims
We support workers’ compensation investigations by analysing digital evidence and social media activity to detect consistencies or verify claims.
Skiptracing
We use skiptracing techniques and digital tools to find an address and track down hard-to-locate individuals, whether it's a debtor, witness, or someone avoiding detection.
Business activities
We uncover hidden or undisclosed businesses using online research, social media analysis and deep Google searches, as well as ASIC information and trade licence checks.
Background checks
Our background checks provide critical insights, such as court data, employee vetting, business partnerships, to tenant screening.
Asset checks
We conduct detailed asset checks to uncover undisclosed assets, helping you assess financial situations and support legal or business decisions.
Fraud investigations
We leverage advanced digital tools and online research techniques to support evidence gathering in fraudulent activity investigations.
Cyberbullying
We investigate cases of online harassment, bullyinag and abuse for individuals and organisations to identify perpetrators and protect your wellbeing and reputation.
How we work
At The Online PI, we take a methodical yet flexible approach to every investigation. Our process is simple, effective, and tailored to your unique needs. Here's how we work:
1. Initial consultation
We begin with a free, no-obligation consultation to understand your goals and gather essential details.
2. Customised strategy
We design an investigation plan, using our expertise in digital tools, OSINT, and traditional methods to gather evidence.
3. Thorough investigation
We dive deep into your case, applying our technical skills, creative thinking, and dogged persistence to uncover the facts.
4. Detailed reporting
Once the investigation is complete, we provide timely, clear and comprehensive reports, including all relevant findings and any recommendations for next steps.
Let’s get started
Complete our enquiry form
Every case is different - send us a short email with your request and why you need our help.
Book a free 15-minute consultation call
Book a no-obligation call with us —let’s discuss how we can help you and receive a quote.
Onboard with us
Sign our client declaration and contract before we launch our investigation.
Who we are
With a background in journalism, factual and desktop investigations, OSINT, digital content and search engine optimisation we combine technical expertise, access to paid databases, creative problem-solving, and a keen eye for detail to uncover the truth.
We follow every lead, no matter how small, leaving no stone unturned.
Get in touch
Whether you have a question or want to start an investigation, we are ready to help. Fill out the contact form to get started.