Investigation Tutorials

How to Trace an Anonymous Troll or Scammer (IP Tracking Links)

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You keep getting harassing messages on Instagram from a blank profile. Or a scammer is texting your phone, pretending to be the IRS. You cannot...
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How to Investigate Cash App & Venmo Accounts (Financial OSINT)

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You are trying to buy concert tickets or a piece of furniture on Facebook Marketplace. The seller seems friendly, but when it is time...
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How to Find Hidden Data in PDFs & Word Docs (Free Document OSINT)

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You just received an email with a PDF attached. It looks like an official invoice from "PayPal" or "Geek Squad" saying you owe $499....
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Does Instagram Notify When You Screenshot? (The 2026 Update)

We have all been there. You are deep-diving on Instagram-maybe checking out an ex, a competitor, or investigating a potential scammer. You see something interesting....

How to Spot AI-Generated Images (Deepfake Detection Guide)

You scroll through X (Twitter) and see a photo of a politician getting arrested. Or maybe a celebrity endorsing a crypto scam. It looks...

How to Spot a Fake Social Media Profile (The Bot & Catfish Checklist)

You get a friend request from a stranger. They are attractive, successful, and seem interested in you. Or maybe you see a political account posting...

How to Find the Location of a Photo (Exif Data Guide)

You take a photo of your new car parked in your driveway and upload it to a forum or send it to a buyer. You...

How to Find Anyone’s Social Media Accounts by Username

You just matched with someone on a dating app. Their profile says their name is "Mike," but their username is MikeRuns2024. Or maybe you are...
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