Rik V.
Digital Forensics & OSINT Expert | Online Private Investigator
OSINT Expert | Licensed Private Investigator | Crypto & Fraud Investigator With 60+ completed investigations and a 100% Job Success Score, I help clients uncover facts, trace individuals, investigate fraud, and turn fragmented digital information into actionable intelligence. I am a licensed private investigator, certified ethical hacker, and registered OSINT specialist based in the Netherlands, serving clients across Europe, the United States, and internationally. My investigations combine professional investigative methodology with advanced intelligence platforms, commercial databases, and specialized OSINT tools, including Crimewall, Maltego Professional, Pipl, District4, and a range of international data sources used by investigative professionals worldwide. Areas of expertise: • Cryptocurrency fraud and blockchain tracing • Online scams and financial deception • Insurance claim investigations • Missing persons and cross-border skip tracing • Background investigations and due diligence • Identity verification and digital footprint analysis • Social media intelligence and online presence mapping • Fraud investigations and suspicious claim verification • Corporate intelligence and asset-related research What you receive: • A professionally structured investigation report • Documented findings with source references • Timeline reconstruction and link analysis • Risk and exposure assessment • Actionable intelligence and recommended next steps • Post-investigation advisory support Every case is handled discreetly and in accordance with applicable Dutch and EU legislation. Findings can support legal consultation, internal decision-making, compliance reviews, or submissions to law enforcement and legal professionals. How I work: Every investigation starts with an initial assessment. I'll give you an honest opinion on what is realistic, what is unlikely, and what level of evidence may be obtainable before you commit to a full investigation. My objective is simple: provide clarity, reduce uncertainty, and deliver evidence-based intelligence you can act upon. If you have a situation that requires investigation, feel free to get in touch, even if you're not sure where to start. -Rik
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $5.8k
Billed in all: $52,568$53k
$1.9k in the last 6 months
Across 5 contracts
Across 77 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 6% in Digital Forensics
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