What To Prepare Before Meeting A Private Investigator In Singapore: A Checklist From 122 Truth

Taking the step to contact a private investigator can feel heavy. By the time many people reach 122 Truth Agency in Ngee Ann City, they are already emotionally drained.

One practical way to make the process easier is to prepare a few key things before your first meeting. This helps you explain your situation clearly and allows the investigator to give more accurate advice on strategy and pricing.

Here is a simple, structured checklist that we often share with our own clients.

1. Your Main Objective In One Sentence

It might sound simple, but being able to say your main objective in one sentence is powerful. For example:

• “I want to know if my spouse is having an affair.”
  
• “I want to confirm whether my employee is working for a competitor during company hours.”
  
• “I want to locate a person who owes me money.”
  

You do not need legal language. You just need clarity about what you are actually trying to achieve.

2. A Basic Timeline Of Events

Before your meeting, note down:

• When you first noticed something was wrong
  
• Key incidents that stood out to you
  
• Any major changes in behaviour, routine or finances
  
• Important dates such as trips, resignations or disputes
  

You do not need a perfect report. Even a simple set of bullet points will make it easier for the PI to see patterns.

3. Known Details About The Person Or People Involved

For each relevant person (spouse, employee, business partner and so on), gather:

• Full name, as far as you know
  
• Age or estimated age
  
• Occupation and workplace
  
• Home and work addresses if you have them
  
• Vehicles they use, with plate numbers if known
  
• Photographs, ideally recent
  

This practical information can save time later, especially if surveillance is involved.

4. Existing Documents Or Evidence

Bring any material you already have, such as:

• Screenshots of suspicious messages or chats
  
• Photographs or videos
  
• Receipts, invoices or transaction records
  
• Emails or letters
  
• Social media profiles or usernames
  

At 122 Truth, we review these materials carefully rather than rushing through them. Sometimes, a single overlooked detail can change the strategy.

5. Any Steps You Have Already Taken

It is important for the PI to know what has already been done. For example:

• Have you confronted the person
  
• Have you spoken to HR, a manager or another family member
  
• Have you already engaged a lawyer
  
• Have you tried to follow or check on the person yourself
  

This helps us avoid repeating steps that might increase the risk of discovery and allows us to plan around what the subject already suspects.

6. Your Boundaries And Concerns

Before your meeting, it can be helpful to think about:

• What you are willing to do and not do
  
• What kind of methods you are not comfortable with
  
• Whether you intend to involve the law or court eventually
  
• Any safety concerns for yourself or others
  

At 122 Truth Agency, we take your boundaries seriously. We do not push methods that go beyond what you are morally or emotionally comfortable with, and we will tell you clearly if a requested method is illegal or unwise.

7. Budget Range And Time Sensitivity

You do not have to share an exact number upfront, but it helps to know:

• Roughly how much you can afford to allocate
  
• Whether the matter is extremely urgent or can be handled over a longer period
  
• Any key dates or deadlines you are working towards
  

During our consultations at 122 Truth, we match the investigation plan to both the situation and the budget, so everyone is aligned from the beginning.

8. Questions You Want To Ask The PI

Write your questions down. Stress can make people forget important things during the meeting. Common questions include:

• How long have you been handling cases like mine
  
• What can you realistically do in this situation
  
• What are your boundaries
  
• How do you charge and what is included
  
• What happens if nothing is found
  

A good PI will answer these calmly and clearly.

How 122 Truth Conducts First Meetings

When clients arrive at our office in Orchard Road, we usually:

1. Start with your objective and story.
   
2. Review your timeline and any documents you have brought.
   
3. Ask clarifying questions to understand your risk, safety and emotional state.
   
4. Explain what is realistic, what is legal and what methods are not appropriate.
   
5. Propose a tentative plan and outline fees.
   
6. Give you space to think rather than forcing a decision on the spot.
   

You are not obliged to proceed just because you have met us. The purpose of the first meeting is clarity.

Final Thoughts

Preparing before you meet a private investigator does not make your situation any less painful, but it does make the process smoother and more productive. At 122 Truth Agency, we believe that clear information and structured thinking are the foundation for good decisions, especially when emotions are running high. If you are considering engaging a PI in Singapore and do not know where to start, this checklist can help you take the first step with more confidence.