Cyber Investigation Specialists Licensed, Certified & Fully Insured

Settle for Nothing Less.
Our team consists of professional private investigators with a strong focus on digital and online investigations. We handle cases involving online fraud and scams, cryptocurrency tracking, and harassment across social media platforms. We operate from offices located in both the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

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Social Media Investigations

We conduct comprehensive social media investigations for both individuals and organisations facing online harassment, threats, or impersonation. With the support of specialised in-house tools, we uncover the people behind anonymous profiles, assist influencers in protecting their online image, and discreetly identify digital bullies who hide behind fake accounts.

Private Intelligence

Global Private Intelligence Services

Private intelligence offers tailored insight solutions designed for businesses seeking to stay ahead of the curve. Through focused research, strategic analysis, and targeted intelligence gathering, companies gain the clarity needed to outmanoeuvre competitors, reduce exposure to risks, uncover hidden opportunities, and make confident, informed decisions in a rapidly evolving market.

Cryptocurrency Tracing

Using advanced, AI-driven tools, we assist victims of crypto-related fraud and deceptive trading platforms through detailed investigations, disruption strategies, and recovery efforts. Whether your funds were in Bitcoin, USDT, Litecoin, Ethereum, or other digital assets, our team can trace transactions across the blockchain to pinpoint the receiving wallet and support your chances of reclaiming your investment.

Background Checks

Whether you’re evaluating a potential hire, assessing a business partner, or seeking clarity about someone in your personal life, we help you gain confidence by uncovering any potential warning signs. Our background checks are thorough, discreet, and trusted by clients worldwide—both private and corporate. You can even request a full check on yourself for complete transparency.

Missing Persons Investigations

CybertraceAI brings deep expertise and a proven track record in delivering high-quality missing persons and skip-tracing services. Whether you’re trying to locate a beneficiary, reconnect with an old classmate, find a long-lost partner, or search for a biological parent, our team can assist. As leaders in the field, we utilise purpose-built investigative technology to track down individuals—no matter where they may be.

Cyberbullying & Online Grooming Investigations

Facing anonymous online harassment? Has a predator manipulated your child into sharing inappropriate images? Take back control with CybertraceAI’s cyberbullying and online grooming investigations. We specialise in identifying, tracking, and unmasking offenders, giving victims and families the critical information they need to take action.

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Forensic Website Analysis

Our specialists excel in conducting detailed forensic examinations of websites. Whether your situation involves investment fraud, copyright violations, or other online misconduct, we can identify the individuals or entities operating behind the offending site.

Cyber Fraud (Scam) Investigations

Have you fallen victim to an online scam or cyber-enabled fraud? Whether it’s a romance scam, investment deception, phishing attack, or any other fraudulent scheme, we understand the tactics used by global criminal networks and can uncover the people behind them. Our team collaborates with international law-enforcement agencies to help hold offenders accountable.

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Cryptocurrency Expert Reports

Do you require a cryptocurrency specialist to prepare evidence for legal proceedings, corporate matters, or taxation purposes? Handling a divorce case where digital assets may be concealed? Our experts deliver authoritative, court-ready reports and can provide expert witness testimony when needed.

Asset Recovery

Through a combination of specialised in-house capabilities and a global network of partners, we provide robust asset recovery solutions for victims of scams and fraud. Leveraging advanced investigative methods, our team can uncover the individuals responsible and support you throughout the asset recovery process.

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Digital Brand Protection

Protecting your brand online is essential in today’s digital landscape. Our digital brand protection services help shield your company’s identity and reputation from counterfeit operations, domain squatters, and unauthorised misuse. By continually monitoring online platforms, we detect violations early, helping you maintain brand integrity and preserve customer trust.

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How to Examine Phishing Attempts

People frequently ask Digitrace how to look into phishing activity—whether it’s suspicious emails, fake websites, or entire scam networks. The topic has become increasingly important as phishing continues to spread at a rapid pace. Scamwatch reports that United kingdom citizens...

Our Services

Expert cyber investigations offer clarity, confidence, and actionable evidence when you need it most. Digitrace is a fully licensed and insured private investigation agency, operating since 2005 and trusted for delivering professional digital intelligence solutions.
Cyber Fraud Investigation
Unmask the Scammers Behind the Fraud
If you’ve been targeted by an online scam or cyber-enabled fraud, we’re here to help. From romance scams and investment schemes to phishing operations, our team understands the sophisticated tactics used by global scam networks and can trace the individuals responsible. We collaborate with international law-enforcement partners to pursue those behind these crimes and support victims in seeking justice.
Cryptocurrency Tracing
Trace Your Stolen Cryptocurrency
With advanced AI-driven technology, we support victims of crypto scams and fraudulent trading platforms by carrying out thorough investigations, disrupting criminal activity, and aiding in recovery efforts. Whether your funds were in Bitcoin, USDT, Litecoin, Ethereum, or any other digital currency, our team can follow the blockchain trail to identify the destination wallet and help you pursue the return of your assets.
Cyber Bullying & Online Grooming Investigations
Protecting Your Family From Online Threats
If you're suffering from anonymous cyberbullying or if a predator has manipulated your child into sharing explicit content, we can help you take control of the situation. Digitrace specialises in uncovering the identities of bullies, groomers, and online predators. Our investigators are skilled in tracing, locating, and confirming those responsible, giving you the tools to take decisive action.
Social Media Investigation
Unmasking Cyberbullies, Stalkers & Online Harassers
We conduct specialised social media investigations for individuals and businesses facing online harassment, bullying, extortion, or impersonation. Using our proprietary investigative tools, we identify offenders who hide behind anonymous profiles, support influencers in protecting their online image, and discreetly expose those responsible for digital abuse.
Website Cyber Forensics
Uncover Who Operates a Scam Website
Our team excels in conducting detailed website cyber-forensic investigations. Whether your case involves investment scams, copyright violations, or other online misconduct, our experts can uncover the individuals or entities operating behind the fraudulent website.
Background Checks
We Deliver All Types of Background Checks
Whether you're evaluating a potential employee, considering a new business partner, or seeking clarity about someone in your personal life, our background checks provide the peace of mind you need. Conducted with professionalism and total discretion, our reports are trusted worldwide by both private clients and corporate organisations. You can even request a full background check on yourself for added transparency.
Corporate Due Diligence
We Provide Due Diligence Services
Our corporate due diligence services deliver in-depth risk assessments by meticulously analysing the history and integrity of a company or individual. By uncovering potential risks, misconduct, or hidden concerns, we help businesses make informed decisions regarding executive hires, mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and major contracts.
Missing Persons Investigations
We Find The People Who Are Hard to Find
Our team has deep expertise and a long-standing history of delivering high-quality missing persons and skip-tracing services. Whether you're searching for an estate beneficiary, an old classmate, a long-lost partner, or a biological parent, we are here to help. As innovators in the industry, we use specialised, custom-built investigative tools to locate individuals—no matter where they may be.
Cyber Insurance Investigations
We Are The Future of Insurance Investigations
For more than five years, we've led the way in cyber investigation services tailored to the insurance sector. Our solutions help reduce risk and improve profitability by validating or disproving claims and detecting critical red flags. Recognised as leaders in the field, we leverage advanced technologies and modern investigative techniques to deliver precise, reliable outcomes.
Asset Recovery
We Help You Get Your Money Back
With a blend of in-house specialists and trusted global partners, we deliver comprehensive asset recovery services for victims of fraud and online scams. Using advanced investigative methods and cutting-edge technology, we can identify the perpetrators and support you through the process of recovering your lost assets.
Cryptocurrency Expert Opinion
We Provide Expert Opinions for Legal Cases
If you require a cryptocurrency specialist to provide court-admissible evidence for litigation, business operations, or tax-related matters, our team is here to help. Whether you're handling a divorce case involving suspected hidden digital assets or need an authoritative analysis, our experts produce professional, comprehensive reports and can testify as expert witnesses when needed.
Online Brand Protection
Protect your online branding with Digitrace
Online brand protection is essential for preserving a company’s reputation and preventing misuse across the digital landscape. Our services protect your brand from counterfeiters, domain squatters, and unauthorised exploitation. Through continuous monitoring of online platforms, we detect infringements early, ensuring your brand’s integrity and maintaining customer confidence in an increasingly digital world.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Digitrace is a great company to deal with they have gone above and beyond to help they have worked side by side with my local law inforcement . i would highly recommend this company to help with cyber crime
Jamie Hursey
25/01/2026
They did an incredible job finding the identities of about 60 people who had been slandering me online and investigating hate groups inciting harassment and violence towards me. They even had extra work to do in the case but didn’t ask for more costs. Thank you for helping victims of online bullying and slander.
Tash Peterson
07/02/2024
I appreciated the work this team did to try and find my stalker. It was a tricky situation, and they managed to find the stalker online. What surprised me the most was the amount of in-depth research they did into my case. The depth and completeness really surprised me.
Nicolas Smoll
25/01/2026
I recently had the pleasure of working with Digitrace, and I couldn't be more impressed with their service. Although the circumstances requiring their assistance were stressful, their professionalism was evident from start to finish. The team kept me updated every step of the way, providing regular progress updates and ensuring I was always in the loop. Their commitment to delivering...
Sarah M
25/01/2026
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Thanks very much to Sam for her wonderful support on a very serious case involving cyber harassment of my daughter. Her personal commitment to our situation was very real and outstanding.
Mark Richards
05/07/2024
I recently had a cyber investigation completed by CybertraceAI on a fake profile that had been trolling me for a few years. They were able to identify the suspect behind the fake profile! I am very grateful for the service I was provided with and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Thanks for the great work
Kate Kearney
05/07/2024
Digitrace were very empathetic, attentive, methodical and persistent. Their surveillance methods and report were thorough and I would recommend them to others in a similar situation to mine.
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25/01/2026
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Excellent service. Great communication throughout, and they yielded the necessary results from our investigation providing a thorough report.
Simon Springer
10/04/2023
Digitrace are very understanding, supportive and very helpful. They really listened to how I was feeling and assured me that I was not alone in the situation I was in and have done everything they can to help. I would highly recommend them.
cherie whitaker
25/01/2026
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Digitrace are very professional and honest. I lost funds through an investment fraud and they successfully conducted tracing of my cryptocurrency. I highly recommend the services of Digitrace.
Stefanie F.
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Our Processes

Our Values
We believe that strong ethics and unwavering integrity form the foundation of a truly exceptional organisation. To maintain the highest standards of service, we carefully select team members who align with and uphold our core principles.
IT Security
Your personal information is protected through strict security protocols and governance practices. To minimise the risk of hacking or data breaches, all sensitive records are stored securely offline, ensuring maximum protection for your data.
Confidentiality
For clients who require absolute privacy, we offer complete discretion. Many of the individuals we work with are high-profile or high-net-worth clients who cannot afford any compromise to their personal or professional confidentiality. We guarantee strict confidentiality throughout the investigation — and long after our services are complete.
Innovation
Our CEO and Founder, Richard William Duffield, is widely recognised as a leading innovator within the UK and international private intelligence sector. Digitrace leverages proprietary, in-house technology — including advanced AI tools — to achieve results that other providers simply cannot match.

Why Choose Digitrace

OUR EXPERIENCE
  • Digitrace Limited is a UK-based intelligence and investigative services firm specialising in OSINT-driven analysis and complex digital inquiries. Alongside our British headquarters, we operate Digitrace B.V. in the Netherlands, enabling us to support clients across multiple jurisdictions with coordinated international capability. Our team is known for leveraging advanced, self-developed investigative technologies that strengthen the depth and precision of our work.
  • Our founder and CEO, Richard William Duffield, is recognised globally for his expertise in private intelligence and high-level investigative strategy. His leadership shapes the standards of excellence that define our organisation.
  • Digitrace was built to deliver the reliability, discipline, and ethical framework commonly associated with government and major corporate intelligence units—while still offering the responsiveness and tailored approach of a specialised boutique firm.
  • By analysing current intelligence and understanding each client’s objectives, we design investigation strategies that are both effective and cost-efficient. This targeted approach ensures resources are used wisely and outcomes are delivered with accuracy.
  • We prioritise absolute discretion and strict compliance with all relevant privacy and data-protection requirements, including GDPR in both the UK and the EU. Your information and your case are handled with the highest level of confidentiality and care.
  • Digitrace provides advanced online and OSINT-focused investigative services throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. Our team is frequently commissioned to support cross-border cybercrime and large-scale fraud inquiries, bringing global coordination to complex digital cases.
  • Our investigators are specialists in a wide range of online intelligence disciplines, including open-source data gathering, cryptocurrency tracking, digital footprint analysis, website forensics, structured data review, and social media intelligence (SOCMINT). Each investigator undergoes continuous training to stay ahead of evolving digital threats.
  • Protecting client privacy is a fundamental part of how we operate. All case information is stored on encrypted, secure cloud infrastructure designed to safeguard against breaches, unauthorised access, or identity-related risks.
  • Our intelligence reports are known for their clarity, precision, and evidentiary value. This standard is rooted in our team’s collective experience across law enforcement and private intelligence roles, enabling us to present findings that are both actionable and reliable.
  • To support our investigative work, Digitrace has developed a suite of proprietary tools that enhance data collection, intelligence capture, and digital evidence preservation, ensuring our clients receive the highest level of technical capability.
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Contact our dedicated team at Digitrace United Kingdom for a discreet evaluation of your situation. Consult directly with our specialists.
support@digitrace.support
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