Encinitas, CA investigative firm the La Costa Detective Agency has expanded its investigative services to cover extortion—crimes where individuals, especially school or college students, are blackmailed using personal information. The agency works with law enforcement to ensure the safety of victims of these crimes.

Encinitas, United States - December 3, 2018 /PressCable/ —

Encinitas, CA private investigation firm the La Costa Detective Agency announced the expansion of its services to include personal blackmail and other related cybercrime. The agency already possesses experience and expertise in complex investigations involving violent and obscene crimes across California.

More information about the La Costa Detective Agency is available at http://lacostaconfidentialinvestigator.com

Personal extortion is a crime against children, adolescents, and adults where a victim’s personal information, pictures, or video are used to blackmail them for obscene favors or money. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reports that it has received an additional 13,000 complaints of such crimes & scams in late 2018. Vulnerable target groups include high school and college students.

The San Diego blackmail investigation agency offers confidential and independent investigative services to victims, families, and organizations, working with law enforcement authorities to bring online predators to be held accountable for their crimes. The agency also recommends that children and parents should be vigilant about the accessibility of their personal information online and inform local authorities in the event of extortion threats.

La Costa Detective Agency also provides investigative services in the case of criminal defense and civil litigation, crime scene reconstruction, witness location, asset location, missing persons, and fidelity investigations. The agency has worked alongside State and Federal authorities across nine California counties in cases of assault, workplace harassment, child abuse, homicides, and financial crimes.

According to a spokesperson for the North County San Diego detective agency, “The growing use of online platforms and media to blackmail individuals into obscene acts has necessitated carefully planned investigations through private channels to augment the work of law enforcement. We act as a confidential and trustworthy channel of investigation that focuses on helping victims—especially children and adolescents stay safe from online predators.”

Founded by decorated former law enforcement officer and federal criminal investigator David H., La Costa Detective Agency serves the city of Encinitas and the Greater San Diego area. David H possesses decades of experience as a tenured detective, working as a Special Agent in complex domestic and international criminal investigations. More information is available over the phone at 760-679-3950 and at the URL above.

Contact Info:
Name: David Hammell
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Organization: La Costa Detective Agency
Address: 1084 N. El Camino Real Suite B #191, Encinitas, CA 92024, United States
Phone: +1-760-679-3950

For more information, please visit http://lacostaconfidentialinvestigator.com/

Source: PressCable

Release ID: 453563