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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General Questions About Working With Immaculate International

What types of assignments does Immaculate International handle?
Immaculate International primarily handles pre-litigation and litigation-support intelligence assignments in matters where financial exposure, credibility, and evidentiary risk must be clearly understood before legal strategy is pursued.
These assignments commonly include:
  • Allegation verification and fact development in complex civil, corporate, and family matters
  • Financial intelligence involving fraud, misappropriation, undisclosed assets, and irregular financial activity
  • Asset mapping and tracing, including traditional and digital assets, to support litigation strategy, enforcement, or negotiated resolution
  • Digital evidence identification and preservation to ensure defensible handling of electronically stored information
Outside of active or anticipated litigation, the firm also supports business-only risk and exposure assessments. These engagements are limited to corporate and fiduciary clients and focus on identifying operational, financial, reputational, and relationship-based risk before disputes arise.
This non-litigation work is designed to inform executive decision-making, partnership evaluation, internal controls, and strategic planning — not to replace legal counsel or function as ongoing compliance oversight.


How is your firm different from a “typical PI agency”?
Immaculate International is run through a licensed private investigations firm (Immaculate Investigations, LLC) but  functions as a boutique private intelligence & risk advisory firm, not a volume-based PI shop.
We emphasize:
  • Strategy over guesswork
  • Deep research and multi-source verification
  • Confidentiality
  • High-quality documentation
  • Professional communication
  • Court-ready reporting
Clients come to us for accuracy, clarity, and professionalism—not generic services. We are a specialized firm which is reflected in our rates. 

Is everything kept confidential?
Outside of a court order,  all inquiries, consultations, evidence, communication, and results are handled with strict confidentiality and legal compliance.

Do you work with attorneys?
Yes. We frequently support attorneys with documentation, witness interviews, due diligence, fraud analysis, and complex case preparation. Many clients also come to us independently and later bring their attorney into the process.


Do you accept "walk ins"?
For private clients, we accept engagements on a referral basis only and if minimum net worth requirements are met. For those we cannot help directly, we refer to local generalized contractors. 

 Understanding Pricing & Case Structure

Why do costs vary from case to case?
Every case is unique in:
  • Complexity
  • Risk level
  • Time involved
  • Type of evidence needed
  • Geographic and logistical factors
  • Amount of research vs. fieldwork
  • Coordination with legal professionals
  • Digital, financial, or multi-jurisdiction components
Some cases require minimal verification. Others involve layered evidence collection, surveillance, digital review, financial analysis, or complex legal alignment.
Providing generic pricing would be misleading; instead, we tailor the scope to your situation.

Do you offer flat rates for certain services?
Projects are customized based on the investigative or analytic  needs, objectives, timelines, and complexity.
This ensures clients only pay for what they truly need. While we do not offer transactional or "a la carte" services, we do offer monthly retainer packages for attorneys that can incorporate more simple tasks such as locates for service of process and background checks. 

Do you require a retainer?
yes a retainer is required before work can begin. 

Consultation Fee & Intake Process

What is the consultation fee? 
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We require a $350 consultation fee.
This fee reserves dedicated time to analyze your situation and provide strategic guidance. It also ensures confidentiality and prevents unnecessary delays from non-serious inquiries.

Is the consultation fee applied to my case if I move forward?
No and it is non-refundable.

What do I receive during the consultation?
Your consultation includes:
  • A private phone, video, or in person meeting.
  • Professional review of your documents or evidence
  • Strategic assessment of your options
  • Guidance on next steps
  • A realistic outline of what could be accomplished 
  • A preliminary scope-of-work recommendation
Clients often gain clarity and direction during this session—regardless of whether they proceed.

What happens after I submit the intake form?
After you submit an inquiry, we review your engagement to see if we are a good fit for your needs. If we choose to go forward you will:
  1. Receive a link to schedule your consultation
  2. Pay the $350 consultation fee
  3. Upload any relevant documents
  4. Meet  for a strategic review
This streamlined process ensures we collect essential information before discussing your case.


Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Credentials

What is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)?A Certified Fraud Examiner is a professional credential issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
CFEs are trained and tested in four core areas:
  • Fraud prevention and deterrence
  • Financial transactions and fraud schemes
  • Investigation techniques
  • Law related to fraud and financial crimes
This certification indicates a high level of expertise in identifying, analyzing, and investigating fraud—from financial misappropriation to corporate misconduct. This is separate from a private investigator license.

How does a CFE help in investigations?
A Certified Fraud Examiner brings advanced methodology to cases involving:
  • Hidden assets
  • Financial deception
  • Embezzlement
  • Business fraud
  • Investment schemes
  • Misconduct within companies
  • Lifestyle audits
  • Income verification
  • Complex financial red flags
  • Divorce-related financial concealment
A CFE understands both the investigative and financial sides of a case—resulting in stronger findings and superior documentation.

Do I need a CFE for my case?
If your matter involves money, assets, deception, business issues, or financial uncertainty, a CFE significantly increases the accuracy and credibility of the investigation.
It is especially valuable for litigation, high-stakes disputes, and cases where financial behavior must be interpreted or proven.


 Process, Timeline & Expectations

How quickly can my case begin?
We try to work within the client deadline and will agree on a start date prior to signing an agreement for service.

Will you tell me if my case is not a good fit?
Yes. Integrity is central to our work.
If we believe your case will not benefit from an investigation—or that another professional is better suited—we will tell you honestly and guide you to the right next step.

What do I receive at the end of the investigation?
You will receive an intelligence product 
Depending on the case, you may receive:
  • A written summary
  • Photos, video, or digital evidence
  • Timelines
  • Case notes
  • Background or financial findings
  • Court-ready documentation
  • Recommended next steps
Your results are compiled clearly and professionally.

 Coverage Area & Logistics

What areas do you serve? 
We have offices in South Carolina and Northern Virginia but our network is international. 

How do I get started? 
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Begin by completing the General Inquiry Form on our website.


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