Step One To Ensure Privacy and Be Anonymous On The Internet

As a private investigator that specializes in email tracing and Internet investigations I am often asked about Internet privacy. One particular question involves sending an anonymous untraceable email. Where a person wants to convey a message to another person via email but do not want their identity revealed.

Other concerns are privacy and protection from online cyber stalkers and online cyber bullies. People want to enjoy the Internet and engage in online discussions and social interactions with out the fear of attracting unwanted attention from an obsessive person that may take things too seriously. Often celebrities such as a model, actress or entertainer and they want to be online and interact with fans but do not want overzealous fans to be able to locate their home address

Others may conduct business online that is of a sensitive nature,such as adult entertainers or perhaps a private investigator or bounty hunters, investigative reporters and whistle blowers. These are people that may want to share information online without having their identity or location revealed.

There are steps you can take to ensure your privacy online and some are extreme and others less extreme.

Step One A Nevada corporation. Having a NV corporation is quick, easy and not very expensive. You can use a registered agent and nominee service to keep your personal name and address private. You can then use that corporate name to set up a bank account, PO box and register your cars, phones etc.

Now all of your online activity will have to filter through that corporate name. Your Internet Service Provider, web site domain registration etc. A good way to set up your Nevada corporation is by using a paralegal. They always cheaper than hiring a lawyer and setting up your corporate shield is a very simple and quick process. Many private investigators are also paralegal's and will have unique insight into privacy matters. So if you can find a paralegal that is also a PI that's a bonus.

The NV corporation will be like a firewall between you and the world but it's only one firewall we will create many as you will soon see in follow up articles. We will be looking at trusts, web site proxy registration online anonymizer services that will conceal your IP address, prepaid debit cards and prepaid cell phones. We will also be discussing online payment services that and steps you can take to send and receive money anonymously.

 Ed Opperman is President of Opperman Investigations Inc. If you need help with a cyber stalking investigation visit http://www.emailrevealer.com

Cyber Stalkers and the Internet - Know the Dangers

Many people perform a variety of functions on the internet. There's nowhere else you can bank, pay bills, shop and meet people all with the click of a few buttons. The reason so many people choose this avenue is because they feel it is safer than doing these things in the busy everyday world. Unfortunately, most of these individuals do not realize the dangers of the internet and cyber stalkers. Yes, internet shopping is convenient but it can also be dangerous at times as well and caution should be used at all times. Identity theft and stalkers are a real threat in our society.

Not all cyber stalkers appear in the form of threats of harm or menacing. Sometimes it may appear to be harmless communication from one individual to another. But when it becomes excessive or the communication is unwanted by the receiver it is still considered stalking. The good news is that there is something you can do about it. Internet investigations can tell you almost anything about a person sending emails. The most popular investigation of this type is a reverse email look-up. Some common information that is obtained includes who they are, where they live, what internet service provider and browser they use, what websites they visit and even where they are sending emails from, as well as where they work.

A reverse email trace can produce results in as little as 24 hours in some cases and generally no more than 14 days in others. This of course is dependent on the complexity of the case. Most professionals offering this service also have a no hit, no fee policy. Basically this means that if the trace produces no results there is no charge for the service. Most cyber stalkers are unaware of services such as these which often will result in making it much easier to track them in this way.

Cyber stalkers are a real threat and if someone is harassing you through cyber stalking you should not take it lightly. There are many ways to get information about people over the internet and what starts out as unwanted emails can and sometimes does escalate to real time stalking. If you find yourself in a situation such as this, turn to a professional investigator and get the information you need to stop unwanted communication. Don't wait until it becomes a problem too big for you to handle safely.

Ed Opperman is President of Opperman Investigations Inc.If you need help with a cyber stalking investigation visit www.emailrevealer.com