The Investigation Hotline Podcast

Think you’re too smart to get scammed? Think again. In this episode, Chris and investigator Mitchell reveal why intelligence isn’t what protects people from fraud—verification is. Learn how scammers build trust, create urgency, and the subtle warning signs investigators look for before it’s too late. Verify first. Trust second. 

In this episode, private investigator Mitchell Dubros discusses why background checks can be important before hiring contractors, caregivers, nannies, cleaners, and other service providers. He also explains the "stepping stones" approach investigators use to verify information, uncover connections, and build a clearer picture through professional background investigations.

As AI-generated resumes, cover letters, and online profiles become more common, employers are facing a new challenge: knowing what information they can trust. In this episode, Mitchell Dubros discusses why more businesses are turning to independent verification, what investigators are being asked to confirm, and the risks of making important hiring decisions based on unverified information.

What are people really hiding financially in relationships? From undisclosed debt to hidden assets, we explore the most common financial issues uncovered during investigations, why they often go unnoticed early on, and how they can lead to serious consequences later. Host Chris Baker, and Toronto Private Investigator Mitchell Dubros, discuss when to take concerns seriously and how investigators ca...

Between 70,000 and 80,000 Canadians are reported missing to police annually, but an even larger number of locate-person requests fall completely outside police jurisdiction. Mitchell Dubros, founder of Investigation Hotline, explains why lawyers, estate executors, and families can't turn to police when they need someone found, and when private investigators become the appropriate resource. Fro...

Fox40, CBS News, and other major outlets just covered Investigation Hotline's warning about holiday infidelity investigations. The pattern: people suspect cheating during the holidays but wait until January to investigate. By then, phone records are deleted, hotel footage is gone, and credit card details are summarized. What should be a $2,600 case becomes $6,000. Chris Baker explains why the...

Suspect infidelity? You are most likely right. 90% of our callers discover that the cheating they are worried about is real. But we don't always take the case. In this episode, Chris Baker talks with Mitchell Dubros, founder and lead investigator at Investigation Hotline. With 35 years of experience handling infidelity investigations, Mitchell explains why his firm sometimes refuses cases. If...

Before you hire a private investigator in Ontario, listen to this episode. Host Chris Baker sits down with licensed private investigator Mitchell Dubros to expose the frauds, con artists, and unethical operators who prey on vulnerable clients in desperate situations. Whether you're dealing with infidelity, custody issues, or need a background check, this episode could save you thousands of dol...

Deepfake technology has moved from Hollywood studios to scammers' toolkits - and the results are devastating. In this episode, we explore the dark side of AI voice cloning with insights from cybersecurity expert Mitchell Dubros. We dive into: How realistic voice cloning has become (spoiler: it's scary good) Real case studies of businesses losing millions to AI voice scams The simple verifi...