The Investigator's Little Black Book 3 [Paperback]

Robert Scott (Author)

Book Description

Series: Investigator's Little Black Books | Publication Date: January 2002

This is the best-selling reference book used daily by thousands of real-life private investigators. Contains thousands of sources of information including resources for criminal records, financial information. finding people and finding assets. Written by well known and respected Los Angeles private investigator Robert Scott. There's a free online companion website of public record searches, Black Book Online, found at http://www.BlackBookOnline.info

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Author of the original Investigator's Little Black Book, Scott here updates his "huge collection of investigative resources." The volume contains an exhaustive amount of information on topics private investigators might find pertinent. Wonder what state issued a given social security number? Need information on Nevada brothels? Scott has the answers. The volume begins with an alphabetical listing of sources. Entries include phone numbers or Internet addresses for further information. Graphical icons indicate whether the information is new to the volume or restricted in some manner. The second section of the volume includes information on warning signs of electronic eavesdropping, caliber comparisons, a guide to concealed weapons, and over 30 more topics essential to the P.I. Much of the information is available via phone books and Internet sites the catch is knowing where to look. Scott has done the legwork and fashioned a book of practical and essential information. A great source of information for the professional private investigator and a good read for the armchair P.I., this is recommended for large public libraries. Karen Evans, Indiana State Univ., Terre Haute

Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Crime Time Publishing Company; 3rd edition (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965236943
• ISBN-13: 978-0965236942
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #499,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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119 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Solid Information, But Know What You Are Purchasing..., December 10, 2004

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Michael Beltz, FCI "truthsleuthpi" (Orlando, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Investigator's Little Black Book 3 (Paperback)

As a licensed private investigator and college instructor of private investigation courses, I can personally attest that there are many great sources of information contained in this book... However, anyone experienced with online research (like myself) could most likely find the vast majority of this information via a simple Internet search. Heck, a simple Google query turned up the same results for many of the topics in this book.

I would highly recommend (emphasis added) performing online research over the use of any text simply because the Internet changes daily; as soon as a book like this goes to print, some of its content is already outdated. Stick with the Internet for the most up to date information.

Please be aware of what you are purchasing before you spend your hard earned money. This book contains no, nor does it claim to contain, information regarding private investigation techniques/procedures. It is simply a compilation of various information sources (emphasis added).

With that said, the information contained in this book is solid. It is obvious that the author spent a great deal of time and energy collecting and organizing the information contained within this text. Unfortunately, more than 90% of this information will never be of any use to the vast majority of those that purchase this title. In the entire time I have owned this book, I have yet to use it; and I am a very active practicing licensed private investigator.

If you are not Internet savvy, then this book might suit you perfectly; if you are Internet savvy, then you would probably be better suited spending you hard-earned money elsewhere.

As always, check with your local library or bookstore to see if you can read/review this or any title before deciding to make a purchase. This method has effectively allowed me to make the most of my investigative library budget.

I hope you found this review helpful. [...]

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Your better off skipping this one!!, August 8, 2005

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Markie5150 - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Investigator's Little Black Book 3 (Paperback)

The information provided inside this reference book is ok; however many of the phone numbers and web site links are outdated. I noticed some info was provided with a notation at the bottom that "As of such and such date, this is no longer available" Why even print that info in the first place, if not to just fill in useless space. As a PI, your better off getting usufull info on a PI site. Just my $.02 worth.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not That Good, May 31, 2005

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Kirk Stockham "hitechpi.net" (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Investigator's Little Black Book 3 (Paperback)

I found the information in this book extensive, but for experienced Internet investigative P.I.'s this book is redundant.

Just for a test I sampled some items in the book and they were on the Interent, and easily found with keyword searches. It was also lacking good information on computer forensics investigator contacts, and how they support general practice PI's. "Digital Evidence" IS THE problem for the PI in the 21st Century.