We have encountered many people with complications that have arisen from legal and consensual practices and will help you resolve the problems that may face you, discreetly and confidentially
We are aware that the internet has made many adult consensual practices more accessible for some people. While we know that involvement in such activity can sometimes be sinister, much is harmless if contained in a private world (providing it is not predatory). It is unfortunate that, sometimes, people who tend to such an inclination, while doing no harm to others, leave themselves vulnerable to threat of exposure which may be injurious to their career or their life. Faced with such problems it can be hard to know where to turn for help
We keep an open mind and will not judge you. The nature of the problems that arise vary, and are often unique to circumstances. One client became aware that videos taken of them had found their way to an adult-rated video site without their authority, causing potential massive professional embarrassment had the public access which had been granted been made aware to their employers; another found himself blackmailed with the threat of exposure of his pastime of bondage and corporal punishment - an activity which was fully consensual and legal, but not something he wanted known to the outside world
The other side of the coin is what your partner may be doing without your knowledge. The thought that a trusted partner, possibly a parent, may be accessing material on the internet or developing social contacts in a world in which you wish no association may be a disturbing one. You may suspect something is amiss, or be aware of "half-truths" - we will help you obtain the truth of the matter in order that you can make an informed decision; this may be through the use of computer forensics, by discreet observation, or by developing a contact with the person under suspicion by which more will become known
The fine line between artistic photography and pornography has become indefinable as the internet increases in predominance. In the same way that a consenting couple may choose to take artistic photographs, many borderline images will appear on a user's computer and leave a record when they have popped up through a google search for a seemingly innocuous term - try searching for the Boy Band "Blue" if you dare. We can define the difference between accidentally accessed images and those which have been deliberately sought - which may be the difference between establishing someone's guilt or innocence
Paying a third party for sex is against the law. Paying a third party for providing "assistance" in fulfilling what the majority of the population view as an abnormal pastime is probably not. Unfortunately, some people who receive money for the latter 'service' will take it upon themselves to suggest that their clients are involved in an illegal activity - especially if the client is seen as someone with power, influence, social standing or something to lose. The potential for an individual to attempt to take advantage of such a situation is immense
The publicity surrounding exposure will take a terrible toll on any individual who has something to lose - witness the difficulties and publicity surrounding Max Mosley when pursuing legal action against the News of the World for breach of privacy. While his legal point may have been made, the cost in terms of public knowledge of the private life of a public figure was no doubt extremely destructive to both career and professional standing. While publication in a Sunday tabloid may only happen in extreme circumstances, public knowledge of private life can be equally destructive
The issue remains that it is very difficult for a someone with a problem to talk about the nature of the circumstances - please don't be put off. We will not claim to "have seen it all" but we do have an empathic ear and will help you handle matters discreetly, confidentially and with an open mind. Our Investigators come from all walks of life, so if you feel more comfortable talking to someone of a particular age range or gender, please let us know
The first thing to do is talk to us, and we will arrange to meet you. Call us on 01483 200999 or on any of our local contact numbers. All matters are handled sensitively, confidentially and discreetly
And - on another not unrelated issue - many people innocently fall victim to money scams perpetrated by email, telephone and fax. Please don't feel foolish at having been persuaded to part with sums of money on false promises or in anticipation of high return share dealings. We have helped many people, sometimes resulting in arrest and recovery of fraudulently obtained money. Take a look at what happened to one scam merchant..
Users of the dating site Ashley Madison had their details hacked and blackmailed - one of our Investigators discusses on BBC Radio
Taking it further - more information on helping you extricate yourself from a difficult situation as a result of consensual practices
Being blackmailed need not be the end of the world - we have helped many clients identify blackmailers and quietly stopped the threat