Q:Why is Stephen Hellinger different than other missing persons location services?
A: Experience in the business is one reason. Many agencies pop up and die out. Hellinger has been in this business since 1985. Many of Hellinger's new clients are recommended by satisfied prior clients.

Q:Who uses Hellinger?
A: Law firms, corporations, small businesses, organizations, foreign governments, brokerage houses, other detective agencies, and individuals all call us when they need the job done quickly and correctly.

Q: What do they use Hellinger for?
A: In addition to missing person cases, Hellinger is an expert at investigating all of the following: legal problems, fraud, internal theft, internal corporate problems, accidents, and background checks.

Q:What techniques does Hellinger use in missing person cases?
A: Hellinger uses a variety of techniques that have proven successful over the years. Even though database technology can keep an investigation relatively inexpensive if done properly, simple databases do not always solve the case. Phone interviews and more indepth specialized database research often bring the case to a sucessful conclusion.

Q: Databases, are they basically all the same?
A: No, that would be like saying that all investigators are the same.
There are many databases that supply information that can be useful to the investigator. Choosing the correct database is very important in getting the desired data. Confirmation of data through a reliable database that is independent of the original source of information is often essential for a positive solution.

Q:How much does this cost?
Our basic package of database research costs $95.00. This is the same basic package that lawfirms buy for their cases.

Q: Are the results guaranteed?
A: No,we are sorry that we can not guarantee finding a missing person for $125.00 However, we can say that most cases are solved, via our technique of research and follow up that is offered in the basic package.

Q: What happens if the basic search does not produce the desired results?
A: We will provide you with the preliminary findings, and discuss with you all the possible options for continuing and completing the investigation. Some of the options could be more specific database research, phone interviews, and trap line setups.

Q: Can Hellinger handle the really hard cases?
A: Yes, Hellinger has handled difficult cases including kidnappings, emotionally disturbed indivdiuals, runaways, and international cases.