💥 Calling Out Fake “Local” Investigation Companies
Every week, Regional Queensland Investigations Pty Ltd receives calls from clients affected by interstate investigation companies falsely claiming to be “local” in Queensland.
In truth, it’s often nothing more than a virtual address and a slick website. Some are even licensed to do work in Queensland, but never put a foot in the state.
How Fake “Local” Investigation Companies Operate
These interstate operators pretend to be Queensland-based, pitch to clients under false pretences, and then subcontract the actual work to genuine local investigators — all while taking the client’s money and paying the person doing the real work next to nothing.
This practice is deceptive, unethical, and damaging to our industry.
It misleads clients, strips revenue out of regional communities, and undermines the professionalism of those of us who do things properly.
While some interstate firms may hold the correct licences, misrepresenting physical presence or subcontracting without transparency raises serious ethical and professional concerns.
At Regional Queensland Investigations, we’re proud to say we are 100% Queensland owned and operated.
We live here. We work here. We know the communities, the terrain, and the local context that can make or break an investigation.
When you engage RQI, you deal directly with the investigators who are actually on the ground — not with a Sydney or Melbourne broker posing as “local.”
👉 Keep your business in Queensland. Support local professionals who are real, qualified, and accountable.
When choosing an investigator, ask who will actually attend your site, conduct interviews, and be accountable for the outcome. In regional Queensland, real local presence matters.
Regional Queensland Investigations Pty Ltd — Queensland’s trusted regional investigation experts.
📞 1300 870 923 | 🌐 www.rqinv.com.au
