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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Diary of a Private Investigator podcast. I'm your host, Nathan Hoole of Dolos Invesigations. This episode, I ramble on about the exact methods you can employ to NOT make it as a successful and trusted private investigator. I'm seeing more and more, falsified results, inaccurate records, poorly presented evidence and above all, almost scam like tactics. PI work for the most part, is very unregulated and that can certainly show. I actually go as far as to read out a so called 'report' from one company who shall remain nameless, that details evidence and findings that just don't make sense or add up when I came to do my own investigations. I've had a few clients now that have been burned by such organisations, it simply shouldn't happen. If you're looking for a PI, make sure you check out their credentials, reviews and accreditations, hopefully from them you'll quickly realise whether they're to be trusted or not. If you enjoyed this episode, please show your appreciation by heading to buymeacoffee.com/doapi! As ever, thank you for listening.

Hello and welcome to another episode of Diary of a Private Investigator with me, your host, Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations. I thought for this episode I'd do something a little different and go through the recent goings on! It's been a busy time here at Dolos and I've had the pleasure to work on a variety of different cases. You'll hear me dive into cheating partner cases as I follow a couple into their local gym, some process serving work, some eviction work and some traveller work! People assume that a lot of what we do at Dolos is around cheating partners, but that's not the case. We deal with a huge variety of different cases. As credible witnesses, we can serve legal papers, aid in the eviction of travellers and private individuals. I also talk about the attention to detail that's required for effective surveillance work, ensuring that the meta data from the cameras we deploy all match so they hold up in court if needs be. If you'd like to sponsor the show, please reach out to [email protected]. Or if you'd like to buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/DOAPI As ever, thank you for listening.

Hello and welcome to yet another episode of Diary of a Private Investigator with me, your host, Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations. This week, I’m joined by Aaron Barnes-Wilding of Barnveil. Based in Liverpool, Aaron is my ‘tech guy’, the person I turn to if I need information, data or any kind of digital support when it comes this kind of thing. We discuss the important of ensuring that the information we access is done so morally and with the right intentions. People don’t realise just how much information and data they leave when using the internet, from your phone contract to your spending habits, from your social media accounts to your search history and that’s just the very tip of the iceberg. We also touch upon the dark web, how it’s accessed, what can be found and the grey areas we have to navigate when hunting for data that has been leaked across the platform. Aaron can find out what a stalker, fraudster or journalist has on file about you, he’s helped me with multiple cases and he’s an expert within his field. I’m certain that you’ll find some incredible insights from this episode. If you’d like to find Aaron, you can do so here:https://www.barnveil.co.uk You can find me here: https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk As ever, thank you for listening.

Hello and welcome back to The Diary of a Private Investigator podcast with me your host, Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations. It's been a while, I'm sorry! It's been busy and things have been going crazy but I'm back into it with a brand new episode. This week, I answer some listener questions and share some feedback I've had recently! Thank you for the buy me a coffee donations too, very generous! I dive deeply into the very important and often misunderstood topic of rape, from how it's dealt with to how the CPS and police deal with these types of cases. It's a heavy subject but it's vital that we discuss it, from injustices to low conviction rates, from victim support to changes in how the law handles it...I get into the nitty and gritty based on my experience as a previous cop and a PI. If you have any questions you'd like to send in, email me at: [email protected] If you'd like to buy me coffee head here: buymeacoffee.com/DOAPI As ever, thank you very much for listening!

Hello and welcome to Diary of a Private Investigator with me, your host, Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations. This month, we'll be discussing everything from how AI will affect the private investigation industry, answering some listener questions and of course, moan of the month is back! AI is obviously continuing to grow at an incredible pace, I've been pondering the implications or use cases within the world of private investigation, from AI generated evidence in imagery and video to tools and softwares that may have a beneficial impact. One of the incidents recently, is that concerning Grok. The AI tool that allows users to create imagery and other content. The latest, is that it's been used to create nude photos of people that are fully clothed in the source material without their consent. Worrying. I also talk about my pricing structure and hourly rate, something that isn't spoken about too much in this industry but transparency is absolutely key so stay tuned to hear all about how I operate and how I charge. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a review and if you're feeling generous, head over to: buymeacoffee.com/doapi As ever, thank you for listening!

Hello and welcome to Diary of a Private Investigator, I’m your host Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations and this week I’m joined by Jacqeline. Jacqeline joins me on this episode to tell her story about what started as a wonderful relationship which gradually turned into one of the most horrific ordeals of her life. After meeting online, the red flags began to appear but her partner’s deception and manipulation went undetected, as usually is the case with situations like this. We discuss intricate details of the relationship, from BDSM to damning lies about his family and private life, Jacqeline has endured a lot but has come out the other side as she starts to rebuild her life and rediscover her confidence. We also discuss the impact the private investigation had on this case as Jacqeline is actually a client of mine, I helped her throughout the investigation to finally get her the answers she deserved.  If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please visit my buy me a coffee link here: buymeacoffee.com/doapi If you like the show, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! Thank you for listening, Nathan.

Hello and welcome to another episode of Diary of a Private Investigator with me your host, Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations. It seems like only yesterday that I had Charlotte on the show but it was months ago! During this episode, we dive into how since our last chat, she was recruited by C4's Hunted and what is was like actually being on the show! It was a fantastic chat, full of insight into how it all works behind the scenes and how her life has been since the show as a private investigator. We talk about how she got recruited, the interview process, the rules applied when the cameras stop rolling and so much more in this detailed look at how the show operates to create a truly awesome series. If you enjoy the show, show your support by buying me a coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/doapi And as ever, thank you for listening!

Hello and welcome to Diary of a Private Investigator, I’m your host Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations and this week we’ve got some great stories from some recent jobs I’ve been on! Firstly, apologies that it’s been a while since the last episode but it’s been a very busy last few weeks! I’ve got a few stories and thoughts to share with you this month, starting with my recent trip abroad for a surveillance job which saw us hanging around a hotel lobby to enable a track and follow… I also talk about how important it is to have a legend in preparation for if you ever get questioned on the job as to why you’re there! I recently appeared on the ‘Caught in up crime’ podcast where I was dubbed the ‘TikTok PI’, so if you’d like to listen to that, the link is here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ApozB5zrMMurVWzAR6pqw?si=fa8595ffd87a4947 You can find me here:https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk As ever, thank you so much for listening!

Hello and welcome to Diary of a Private Investigator with me, your host, Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations. As many of you know, my career began in the force and as you’ve probably noticed from the last episode, I have a fair few stories to share from my time there. So much so, that I thought we better do a part II to dive into some more stories… I dive into my thoughts on the Lucy Connolly case that’s been in the headlines recently, some other high speed pursuit stories, the time I had to deal with a ‘scrote’ that got caught red handed with a stolen bike and many more! Also on this weeks episode, I give you my next moan of the month so make sure you stay tuned to find out what it is this time… Visit my sponsor:https://bluhuski.com Make sure you mention my name when you order! Find me Dolos here:https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk Buy me a coffee link:https://buymeacoffee.com/doapi As ever thank you for listening!

Hello and welcome to Diary of a Private Investigator, the podcast that gives you an insider look into the goings on of a private investigator. This week, I dive into the relatively polarising PC Lorne Castle case, tell some very juice stores from my time in the cops and a few other bits! A video recently surfaced of an arrest made by PC Lorne Castle, questions have been raised concerning his conduct and an investigation shortly followed which led the his dismissal. I explain my thoughts and feelings about it all as a PI and ex-cop so tune in, it’s a golden! I also look back at my time as a police officer and tell some of my favourite stories, from defensive driving to court cases, there’s a lot to unpack!  If you enjoy the podcast, please treat me to a coffee by visiting this link: Buymeacoffee.com/doapi You can find Dolos Investigations here: https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk As ever, thank you so much for listening!

Hello and welcome to another episode of the ‘Diary of a Private Investigator’ podcast, with me you host, Nathan Hoole. I’m the founder and lead investigator of Dolos Investigations based in Sheffield, UK and I started this podcast to share my stories, thoughts and experiences from the world of private investigation, from people tracing to cheating partners. This month, I received a question from a listener asking for any thoughts I had around process serving/bailiff work as they’re just applying for their certification. I dive into a few of my experiences and thoughts on what it a commonly misunderstood job. I also share some stories around people tracing and the positives (and risk) that sometimes comes with it. People tracing has its highs and lows just like anything else, when you’ve managed to complete the job and make a positive impact on someone’s life then that’s a top result! Sometimes though, you need a little due diligence to not only protect yourself but your client and possibly the person being traced. Aside from the usual PI stories, I also share my moan of the month so make sure you stay tuned until the end of the episode!  You can find Blu Huski here: https://bluhuski.com You can find me here: https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk As ever, thank you for listening and make sure you subscribe and leave us a review!

Hello and welcome to the ‘Diary of a Private Investigator, with me you host, Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations. This week, I’m joined by the talented Charlotte Tollan of Ceres Mesotron in London. Charlotte has an incredible story, from her early beginnings in show business to venturing into the world of private investigation and surveillance. She’s also experienced first hand abusive control and manipulation by an ex partner which has driven her to hone her skills in the PI world and become the strong powerhouse that she is today. After listening to episode six where I spoke about coercive behaviour, Charlotte reached out and started to regale her personal story and experiences. From compiling a mound of her own evidence to having to force police to take her phone for investigation, to escaping what was in all honesty, a toxic relationship, Charlotte is now headed into becoming an investigative journalist. Co-director of the Ceres Mesotron company in London, Charlotte is well on her way to becoming a true force to be reckoned with in the the world of PI. You can find Charlotte here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-tollan-b3a92830a/ You can find Nathan here:https://dolosinvestigations.co.uk Buy me a coffee link: https://buymeacoffee.com/doapi

Hello and welcome to Diary of a Private Investigator, join me your host, Natan Hoole of Dolos Investigations as I reflect on some recent jobs and my recent visit to a business expo... Warning, this episode has its fair share of explicit language and northern grumpiness! You'll hear about some past cases I've worked on this month including a DIY tracking case gone wrong in which the subject became surveillance aware, a weekend call demanding I visit a casino to observe the movements of a soon to be divorced partner and more. I recently attended a business expo in my finest suit too! What an...interesting day that was. You'll be able to hear all about the countless pens I gave away and the conversations I had during the day in this episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please head to https://buymeacoffee.com/doapi and treat me to a coffee, it really helps support the show! Also, if you've feeling very generous, subscribe to the show and leave me a 5* review, it really helps! If you have any stories or questions, send them to [email protected] Thank you for listening!

Hello and welcome to Diary of a Private Investigator, the podcast that gives you a look inside the world of a PI. Join your host Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations, in this week's episode you'll hear all about covert gear, car tracker stories (including the time when Nathan's tracker got trapped on a vehicle locked inside a compound), stories from other private investigators and so much more. If you'd like to buy Nathan a coffee, you can do so here: buymeacoffee.com/doapi Every little helps and is greatly appreciated! If you'd like to reach out to Dolos or Nathan, you can find them here: dolosinvestigations.co.uk As ever, thank you for listening!

Welcome to episode 10 of ‘Diary of a Private Investigator’ with your host, Nathan Hoole of Dolos Investigations. This month, I’m joined by Dan Burke of Delta 74, a fellow UK based private investigator. This week, we’re talking about all the various items of PI gear, from covert cameras to car trackers, we talk about it all. Do you actually need a trigger camera? Can you simply use your phone for surveillance? What happens when clients buy their own car trackers? Are apple air tags good enough for tracking? We answer all of these questions and more in this year’s last episode… We’ll be coming back strong in 2025 so if you’ve got any questions or ideas for the show, please let us know at: [email protected] If you’ve enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe and leave us a 5* review, it really helps the podcast to grow. As ever, thank you for listening!