Last year, I had the opportunity to take the "Foundations of OSINT" which was an amazing 8-week cohort training. It was really a great experience and I learned a lot. The instructors were always available, helpful and happy to guide you on the journey. This past week, I

I was thinking about a way to more efficiently search for Venmo users during my investigations. I decided to use Claude to help me create something that I feel is useful. Venmo OSINT Tool —> Github There are two ways to use this tool: Web Version- This is the fastest

I wanted to learn more about ways to extract info from Discord, and I thought that I would document my steps in hopes of helping others. I began with simple search of how to extract user info from Discord. I was presented with the concept of "Extracting Timestamps from

I recently obtained my Private Investigator license and formed my own agency. I did this for a few reasons. I wanted to take advantage of my years of Law Enforcement experience, provide my family with an additional stream of potential income and add another skillset to compliment my role as

A Nostalgic Look at Genealogy, History, and Family I am at a stage in my life where I enjoy taking time to pause in my busy day to reflect on the past. Since I am now a grandfather, I would like to think that I have gained some wisdom over

Utilizing AI to help locate my next great opportunity Not having a job is very tough for me. I have been working since I was 14 years old and come from a family with very strong work ethics. I honestly don't know how people can say they are

I know that there are a lot of "Data Removal" services out there, but I recently discovered this one that I found interesting. I have been a big fan of PrivacyGuides since it was created, and PrivacyTools before that. I like the fact that they audit tools and

Adjusting to the absence of daily routines Last Monday, I lost my job due to cutbacks at a company I had worked for over the past nine years. It wasn't completely unexpected, but it still felt strange to lose the security of a steady income and health insurance

Personal projects I built with Claude code Recent Projects: * AnalystRecon * Local Beach Conditions * St. George Island * Port St. Joe I was using Claude Code one night and decided I would create for myself a single dashboard where I could access all of my OSINT resources. I was simply looking for

For personal use and sharing with the community I enjoy vibe-coding new tools and resources. Sometimes it's just creating a simple dashboard that allows me to more easily access things and save time. Any solution that helps me increase productivity is worth the investment to me. The best

Reliable and Resilient Communication Jami is a powerful communication solution designed for reliability and privacy. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Jami operates on a peer-to-peer (P2P) architecture. Because it does not rely on central third-party servers to relay your data, you maintain a direct line to your contacts. This design is

Non-VoIP phone numbers to successfully very accounts Setting up "sock puppet" or "research" accounts can be frustrating. There are a few ways to get around verifying a new social media account with a phone number, such as registering with an email address. This can be accomplished

Disclaimer: I picked up this PayPal tip from a video posted by Mishaal Khan who is an OSINT professional and trainer. PayPal Sometimes, during an investigation, we find ourselves with an email address or phone number, but what we are missing is the name and profile photo to go with

The Scenario: "Operation Shadow Invoice" In this hypothetical case, an employee in the Accounts Payable (AP) department collaborates with an external cybercriminal to circumvent standard email security protocols. 1. The Setup (Insider Reconnaissance) The employee identifies a legitimate, high-value recurring vendor that the company pays monthly. They provide

As an OSINT Analyst, you will often find yourself investigating subjects that fall into one of two primary categories. They will typically have either a Small Footprint or a Large Footprint, though there is plenty of grey area in between. The Small Footprint This category is where many teenagers and

There are many great VoIP services out there. Personally, I have only tried Twillio and Telnyx, until now. I recently learned of about a VoIP service called VoIP.ms after reading an article in the Unredacted magazine from Michael Bazzell. Setting up an account with VoIP.ms has been fast

I have always loved stories involving pirates and lost treasure. This story is particularly interesting to me, since it involves Massachusetts, where I am from, and Port St. Joe, FL where I now live. I can see Black's Island on a regular basis and always wonder what artifacts

Having a foundational understanding to avoid self exposure and stay on track. Understanding Passive vs. Active OSINT Passive OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) refers to the collection and analysis of publicly available information where the investigator never sends a packet to, or engages with, the target’s infrastructure. Instead of "knocking

Over the past several years, I have been able to locate various accounts for family members (unfortunately, never for myself) who have successfully claimed their funds. MissingMoney is more than just a list of "free cash." For an investigator, the data points within a listing provide several pivot

Getting started with OSINT can be overwhelming When I first started learning OSINT, the sheer volume of Start.me pages and resources was honestly overwhelming. Don't get me wrong—those pages are incredibly valuable. They work so well because they’ve been meticulously curated over time by experts

Google Alerts > RSS > Discord-Telegram-Slack Many people are well aware of Google Alerts and how it can be used to monitor search queries. This can be as simple as a person's name, or as complex as a well-crafted Google dork search string. While most users default to

Ham Radio informational resources As a ham radio operator, I’m well aware of the wealth of information available on those holding an FCC license. Amateur operators frequently join specialized platforms for training and collaboration—many of which require a valid callsign just to register. For an OSINT analyst, these