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

  • Investigative Due Diligence

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

  • International Due Diligence

    With exclusive global records and vetted local assets, our international background investigations match the same standards as our research in the U.S.

  • Competitive Intelligence

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

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

  • Private equity firms

  • Venture capital firms

  • Pension funds

  • Hedge funds

  • Law firms

  • Professional sports organizations

  • Portfolio companies

  • Corporations