We’re investigators.
Real ones.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Law Enforcement Roots

    Trained by the FBI and U.S. Marshals, our analysts uncover information others miss.

  • Scope Clients Trust

    We offer standardized service levels our clients have relied on for over 30 years — and the ability to tailor them when you need something different.

  • Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

    We rely exclusively on primary sources. No misinformation or false positives.

  • Human Analysis

    Every assignment is led by an experienced investigative analyst supported by robust editorial oversight.

  • No Surprises

    Red flags reported in real time.

  • Expert Interviews

    Our FBI-trained professionals conduct subject and reference interviews to validate information and uncover risks.

What We Do

Choose from one of our standard levels or we can tailor our research to fit your needs or timeline.

A seasoned research analyst oversees the process from start to finish. We leverage proprietary investigative techniques developed by the FBI and US Marshals to conduct primary source research complemented by database analysis to ensure no information is missed. You will hear about any red flags when we do. These are some of the sources we access and analyze to help you make informed decisions.

  • Comprehensive background investigations to identify legal, financial, and reputational risk

  • Market, reputational, and relationship insights to inform strategic decisions.

  • Competitive intelligence
    Market research
    Fraud investigations
    Litigation support
    Counterparty research
    FBI trained interview experts

What we Uncover

Hidden criminal and litigation history

Reputation across media, legal, and professional sources

Inconsistencies in background, credentials or claims

Conflicts of interest and outside business activities

Regulatory exposure and compliance Issues

Patterns of risky behavior

Signs of financial distress

Who we work with

Professional sports organizations
Private equity firms
Corporations
Venture capital firms
Pension funds
Hedge funds
Law firms
Professional sports organizations
Portfolio companies
Corporations

They all trust us to find the missing piece.