Private investigators, private detectives, private eyes, or simply PIs, are hired by individuals or companies to conduct investigations on a specific matter. From gathering evidence of a cheating spouse, to investigating fraud within a company, a PI’s job can vary a lot.
Though, thanks to media like movies and books, many of us have a romanticized (and distorted) view of what a PI really does, and how the job is performed. In this gallery, we investigate what it's actually like to be a private investigator. Curious? Then click on!