Fraud Investigations establish how money or assets were taken, by whom and how much, so you can lay a charge, claim from insurers or take civil action. Send one request and independent investigators reply with availability and prices.
Describe the suspected fraud and the rough amount to get fraud investigation quotes.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat It Involves
- Transaction review. Following payments, invoices and records to find the loss.
- Supplier and identity checks. Fake suppliers, ghost employees and false identities.
- Background and asset checks. Who is behind it and what they own.
- Interviews and statements. Witnesses and, where appropriate, suspects.
- Case pack. Evidence organised for SAPS, an attorney or an insurer.
Who Uses It
Businesses hit by procurement, payroll or invoice fraud, individuals defrauded by a business partner or contractor, and attorneys preparing a claim.
What to Send First
- What type of fraud you suspect.
- The estimated amount and the period involved.
- Whether a case has been opened with SAPS.
- What outcome you want: a charge, recovery or dismissal.
Do not upload documents, statements or evidence through the request form. The investigator will ask for what is needed once you agree to go ahead.
How It Works
- Assessment. The investigator reviews the basic facts and advises if a case is viable.
- Mandate. Scope, fee and access to records are agreed in writing.
- Investigation. Records analysis, enquiries and interviews.
- Report. Findings and a docket-ready evidence pack.
- Follow-up. Liaison with SAPS or your attorney if needed.
Findings and Reporting
A written report setting out the scheme, the amounts, the people involved and the supporting evidence, plus sworn statements where obtained.
Limits
Investigators may not intercept calls or messages, access email or bank accounts, or obtain private records such as bank statements or phone records without consent or a court order. No investigator can guarantee a result, recovery of money or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
Only SAPS can arrest and only a court can order bank records to be released or assets to be frozen.
Fraud Investigations Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Smaller fraud investigation | R5,000 - R15,000 |
| Corporate fraud investigation | R10,000 - R100,000 |
| Percentage-based fee on losses from R50,000 | Around 18% of the amount under investigation |
| Investigator hourly rate | R500 - R1,500 per hour |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded. They are compiled from prices published by South African investigation firms and typical market rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no investigator is bound by them. Confirm VAT, travel and what each quotation includes.
Get prices for your case rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Amount and period. Larger, longer frauds mean more records to trace.
- Records available. Good records cut time; missing records add it.
- People involved. Each suspect and witness adds work.
- Court work. Statements and testimony add cost.
Fraud Investigations FAQs
Should I go to SAPS first or hire an investigator?
You can do both. Many people open a case and use an investigator to build a stronger evidence pack for the docket.
Can an investigator get my money back?
No investigator can guarantee recovery. They can trace assets and give your attorney the evidence to pursue it.
How is a fraud investigation priced?
By the hour, a fixed fee per phase, or sometimes a percentage of the amount under investigation.
What is a docket-ready pack?
An organised set of statements, documents and a summary that makes it easier for SAPS and prosecutors to act.
Is my matter kept confidential?
Investigators work discreetly, but evidence may need to be disclosed if the matter goes to court.
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Private Investigators South Africa is a referral and quote service. We do not carry out investigations and we do not employ investigators. Work is quoted and carried out by independent investigators, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Ask for a written quotation and proof of PSIRA registration before you pay a deposit. No investigator can promise a particular result or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
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Keep it brief. Do not send ID documents, passwords, intimate images or evidence through this form. Your enquiry is passed only to investigators suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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