What is Skip Tracing? How It Works, and When You Might Need It.
In an increasingly mobile and digital world, people can vanish without leaving a trace – intentionally or not. Whether it’s someone trying to escape financial obligations, a missing family member, or an elusive witness in a court case, there are countless reasons why someone might need to be found. That’s where skip tracing comes in.
At Kinsey Investigations, we often receive calls from clients who are emotionally distressed, financially burdened, or legally stuck because they can’t locate someone crucial to their lives or cases. They may be looking for a long-lost relative, a tenant who skipped out on rent, or an ex-spouse who disappeared without settling custody or child support issues. In other cases, attorneys, businesses, or insurance companies reach out needing to locate someone in connection with litigation or fraud investigations.
Despite what TV and movies might suggest, finding a missing person or someone who simply doesn’t want to be found isn’t as easy as running a few names through a database. It requires skill, tenacity, and access to resources that the average person doesn’t have. That’s why hiring a professional private investigator – especially one with a strong background in skip tracing – can make all the difference.
Skip tracing is more than a buzzword; it’s a specialized investigative technique designed to locate people who are “skipping town,” hiding, or simply unaware that someone is looking for them. As a woman-owned private investigation agency based in Los Angeles with a strong track record of skip tracing success, Kinsey Investigations combines digital tools with old-fashioned investigative savvy to get results – often when no one else can.
In this blog post, we’ll explain what skip tracing is, how it works, and when you might need it. Whether you’re dealing with a personal matter or a professional dilemma, understanding skip tracing could be the first step toward resolution.
