Fathom Research Group provides investigation services to people businesses and people working with businesses. Our investigations can help you minimize risk—personally and professionally.

Private investigations

Fathom provides private investigation services worldwide. Our investigators have extensive, international and national law enforcement experience. Whether you require investigations that support criminal or civil proceedings, or data/evidence gathering and collation to support legal cases or other matters, we can help.

Comprehensive background investigations

Our comprehensive investigations are appropriate for individuals or corporations who require thorough background screening on an individual, business or other entity. Fathom’s extensive research will seek information hidden in the deep web, criminal, civil and public records and a variety of other sources not readily accessible to the public. When you need as much information about a person or organization as is possible to find, a comprehensive investigation is appropriate.

Asset search

Financial and asset searches seek hidden property, companies, and other holdings held by a nominee (another person). Fathom uses investigative methods and analysis that provides a clear picture of the investigative target’s asset portfolio.

Relationship and dating background check

If you’ve met someone online, are entering a serious relationship, or are considering taking the next big step, you owe it to yourself to mitigate the risks associated with unknowns. Fathom can seek out associations and patterns of behaviour and activity that may be warning signs.

Find a person

If you need to find someone for a variety of reasons, let Fathom do an in depth search. We don’t just check common search engines—we scour the “deep web” and make the connections that help people find people.

When things go wrong

If you’ve entered a businesses relationship, personal relationship, or some other situation that is going terribly wrong and causing stress and potential risk for you or your loved ones, it’s never too late to protect yourself. Fathom can provide investigative research to uncover patterns of criminal behaviour, associations, suspicious activity, or other harmful activity. Such information can be provided to police or used to support a criminal or civil case.

Personal reputation management

Anyone who is or will be in the public spotlight needs to manage his or her reputation. A large part of reputation management is knowing what is being said or written about you online. Fathom will search information that could harm or put your reputation at risk.

Online investigation and research

Online investigation services can be used for finding a person, a place, or an object; finding documents; market and competitor research; searching financial information; or locating the most esoteric or obscure information imaginable. The “deep web” is a great resource with the right guide. Let Fathom’s online investigation and research services find what you’ve been looking for.

Investigative review

Fathom conducts impartial investigative reviews. If you are conducting an investigation, we’ll assess your process and ensure it is complete and unbiased

Foreign student professional advocacy services

Fathom Research Group offers foreign students seeking educational pursuits in the greater Vancouver, BC area professional advocacy services, including risk management and access to legal and medical help.

Victims’ rights advocacy service

Victims may have difficulty understanding complicated, sometimes bureaucratic procedures, obtaining information, or self-advocating. Fathom Research Group supports victims by educating, facilitating access, and navigating complex procedures on behalf of the victim.