Return on Investment is the name of the game, and the standard that all skip tracing and collection efforts need to be measured against..
Generally, there are only two types of skip:
Intentional Skips are generally someone that is running from the authorities for crimes they have committed or they are simply not wanting to be found for some reason. This person will likely "clean up" behind himself and is less likely to leave behind the "trails" that most skip tracers look for. Most are aware of what is necessary to avoid being found and do whatever it takes to achieve that goal. They avoid lawsuits and bill collectors by moving around a lot, change jobs and get a post office box to avoid obligations. Usually they will not attempt to make an entire identity change and frequently leave a trail behind that can be followed.
Some Intentional Skips know how to hide and are often difficult to locate unless they slip up. If they know how to avoid paper trails, don't stay in touch with family and friends, change jobs often , work for cash only and change their look.
Unintentional Skips are generally people that do not even realize someone is looking for them.
How do we find skips?
The expanded use of computer-based data retrieval has resulted in significant gains in the location process. However the industry has found that total reliance on the scientific approach severely limits skip tracing results.
That's where the art comes in. Our staff consists of skilled, highly experienced skip tracing professionals who use existing databases containing up-to-date information from various national sources. This powerful approach results in our ability to consistently generate locate rates that meet and exceed each clients' needs and expectations. Thereby improving their collection revenues and Return on Investment.
Chesapeake Group delivers innovation and value to the location process. We serve bail bondsmen, creditors, collection agencies, attorneys, process servers and debt purchasers to name a few.
