ISS-Investigations: Your Trusted Partner in Fund & Asset Recovery

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Imagine the excitement of buying a new car, only to have that swiftly replaced by the sinking realization that the car you paid for is nowhere to be seen. Sadly, this scenario has become all too common, leaving many people feeling betrayed and helpless. When trust is shattered, who do you turn to?

Welcome to ISS-Investigations, where we specialize in tracing, tracking, confronting, and recovering your hard-earned assets and funds. We understand the frustration and anxiety that come with such incidents, and we’re here to provide concrete solutions so you can reclaim what’s rightfully yours.

Why Choose ISS-Investigations?

1. Expertise You Can Trust: Our seasoned investigators are highly skilled and experienced in dealing with various types of fraud and asset misappropriations. We have solved countless cases, bringing peace of mind back to our clients.

2. Comprehensive Approach: At ISS-Investigations, we utilize a multi-faceted strategy to ensure successful recovery. From cutting-edge technology to specialized negotiation tactics, we leave no stone unturned.

3. Personalized Service: We believe in treating each case as unique. Our team will work closely with you to understand the specifics of your situation and tailor a recovery plan that best fits your needs.

4. Swift Action: Time is of the essence when it comes to asset recovery. Our expedited process ensures that we move quickly to maximize your chances of getting your assets back.

5. Confidentiality Guaranteed: Your privacy and security are our top priorities. All investigations are conducted with the utmost discretion to protect your information and identity.

How We Work:
Step 1: Consultation: We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your specific issue.
Step 2: Investigation: Our team conducts an in-depth investigation to trace your missing assets.
Step 3: Action: We engage in targeted actions to confront the responsible parties and recover your assets or funds.
Step 4: Follow-up: Even after recovery, we keep in touch to ensure complete resolution and provide further assistance if needed.

Don't let fraudsters take away your peace of mind. Trust ISS-Investigations to bring justice and recovery. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step towards reclaiming what’s yours.

In the unfortunate event that a client’s vehicle is hijacked or stolen, ISS-Investigations will conduct a full investigation on behalf of the insurers with the focus to recover the vehicle and/or to establish the legitimacy of the claim:

An appointed ISS-Investigations Member receives the incident via our National Service which is manned 24/7 all year round.

The ISS-Investigations members immediately make contact with the insured owner/Operations in order to obtain an update and determine if the correct information about the incident was received. This information is then relayed to other ISS-Investigations members and the same is mobilized to commence with their visual search.

Where the insured vehicle/truck combination is fitted with a tracking/fleet management system, ISS-Investigations will immediately make contact with the service provider/monitoring agents in order to obtain the last known vehicle status.

ISS-Investigations makes use of sophisticated electronic vehicle recovery equipment and all our ISS-Investigations vehicles are fitted with tracking equipment. Members are also trained in the tracking and identification of sought vehicles.

ISS-Investigations circulates the full description of the sought vehicle details via Internet Messaging Service and cell phone technology to various SAPS Units, Law Enforcement Agencies and informers.

ISS-Investigations interviews and questions all involved drivers/witnesses and obtain full statements from them.

ISS-Investigations is a subscriber to the Unicode System. Upon commencement of the insurance investigation, all claim details will be loaded by ISS-Investigations onto the Unicode system.

ISS-Investigations will liaise with the SAPS on a regular basis and ascertain that the sought vehicles are correctly circulated on the police computer system.

ISS-Investigations notifies all RSA border police units to be on the lookout for the sought vehicles.
          Vehicle valuations (Mead & McGrouther) will be obtained.

Where fraud is suspected by ISS-Investigations, will a credit enquiry be conducted with ITC to determine if possible financial problems exists.

ISS-Investigations visits Police vehicle safeguarding facilities on a regular basis to ascertain that the vehicle was not possibly impounded.

A comprehensive investigation report, including all supporting documents that were obtained, will be electronically submitted to the insurers within 14 days.

Where sought vehicles were recovered, ISS-Investigations will assist the owner/insured with the identification process of the recovered vehicle.

ISS-Investigations will also conduct an inspection of the recovered vehicle and report to the insurer about the condition and damage of the vehicle.

Wherever possible, ISS-Investigations will furnish the insurer with digital photos of the recovered vehicle.

ISS-Investigations investigates vehicle accidents nationally on a 24/7 basis. Our aim is to attend to the accidents while the involved vehicles “wheels are still turning”. Therefore ISS-Investigations immediately attends to accident scenes upon receipt of the mandate from the insurer:

ISS-Investigations will formally interview all the involved drivers, passengers and witnesses. Relevant statements will be obtained where possible.

Involved vehicles will be inspected for roadworthiness, old damage and new damage.

The complete accident scene will be documented, measured (where possible) and photographed.

ISS-Investigations will liaise with the SAPS and obtain the SAPS Accident Report, third party details and other possible information/documentation.

A comprehensive investigation report, including all supporting documents that were obtained, will be electronically submitted to the insurers within 14 days.

Difference Between Debt Recovery and Debt Collection

In the world of finance the term “debt recovery” and “debt collection” are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion for many. While they both involve the process of recouping unpaid debt, there are significant difference between the two approaches. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for individuals and businesses navigating the complex world of debt management.

Debt Collection: The Initial Stage

Debt collection is the preliminary phase of the recovery process. It typically involves a creditor or a third party debt collection agency reaching out to the debtor in an attempt to collect the outstanding payment. Debt collectors often communicate with debtors through various means such as phone calls, letters, or emails. The primary goals of debt collection is prompt the debtor to make the payment voluntarily, thereby resolving the debt issue without escalating in the matter further.

Debt collectors employ various strategies to encourage debtors to repay their debts. They may use persuasive communication techniques, negotiate payment plans, or offer settlement options. In most cases, debt collection agencies operate on a commission or contingency basis, where they receive a percentage of the amount collected as their fee.

Debt Recovery: A More Involved Process

Debt recovery on the other hand encompasses a broader range of activities and approaches compared to debt collection. It comes to play when the debt collection attempts have been unsuccessful, and more intensive measures are required to retrieve the outstanding debt. It involves legal procedures and mechanism to enforce the repayment1 of debts.

It involves taking legal action against the debtor through a court system. This may include filling a lawsuit, obtaining a judgment, and using enforcement measures such as wage garnishment, asset seizure, or bank account freezing.

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Key Differences: Debt Recovery Vs. Debt Collection

While both share the common objective of obtaining payment for outstanding debts, several crucial distinctions set them apart:-

• Stage of the Process: Debt collection is the initial step taken to collect unpaid debts, typically through communication and negotiation. Debt recovery occurs when debt collection efforts have failed, and legal action is necessary to enforce repayment.

• Methods Used: Debt collection primarily relies on communication, persuasion, and negotiation to prompt voluntary payment. Debt recovery involves legal mechanisms and enforcement measures to compel debtors to repay their debts.

• Involvement of Legal Procedures: Debt collection may not involve legal action unless the debtor voluntarily refuses to pay. Debt recovery often includes legal processes, such as filing lawsuits, obtaining judgments, and executing enforcement measures.

• Scope of Professional Involvement: Debt collection can be handled by the original creditor or third-party debt collection agencies, often operating on a commission basis. Debt recovery may require the assistance of lawyers, specialized debt recovery firms, or court-appointed officers to handle legal proceedings.

Conclusion

In summary, while debt recovery and debt collection share a common objective of recovering unpaid debts, their approaches and objectives differ significantly. Debt collection focuses on voluntary repayment through communication and negotiation, while debt recovery involves legal action and enforcement measures to compel payment. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for individuals and businesses dealing with unpaid debts, enabling them to choose the appropriate strategy to recover what is rightfully owed to them.

Fraud and Asset Recovery

Our global fraud and asset recovery Agents advise on complex, high-value, cross-border fraud and asset tracing matters including cyber fraud, accounting fraud, misrepresentation, asset dissipation, invoice fraud, bribery and secret commissions, banking fraud, money laundering and white-collar crime.

Our fraud investigators have substantial experience advising on cross-border fraud investigations and strategies for obtaining effective and time-critical legal remedies to secure and recover assets, including freezing injunctions, disclosure orders and other ancillary relief for the identification and protection of assets. We also have considerable experience enforcing and executing against assets.

Clients benefit from our global reach and access to specialists, including forensic accountants, computer experts, investigators and insolvency officer holders, in multiple jurisdictions. Our knowledge of local jurisdictions allows us to create a tailored international strategy, and ensures that we can provide a fast, coordinated and international legal response to complex fraud, whatever the demands.

Fraud and asset recovery matters often require a range of specialist legal skills that our global platform can deliver. As a full service Investigation Agency, we are able to call upon lawyers from a wide range of related specialist areas including regulatory, insurance, tax, employment and labor, information governance, privacy and cybersecurity, real estate, construction, shipping and transport, financial services and regulation, and bankruptcy, financial restructuring and insolvency.