ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Private investigator

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen those detective movies where they try to solve a mystery, catch a criminal or follow someone? Well, a private investigator is like a real-life detective who helps people find information or solve problems.

For example, if someone loses something important like their pet or a wallet, they can hire a private investigator to help find it. If a company suspects one of their employees of stealing or cheating, they can hire a private investigator to gather evidence. And, if a person suspects that their spouse is cheating on them, they can hire a private investigator to follow them and collect evidence.

Private investigators use different methods to collect information, like analyzing records, searching the internet, or talking to people who might have important information. They might even go undercover and pretend to be someone else to collect information.

But remember, private investigators can't break the law or invade someone's privacy, so they have to follow rules and be very careful when collecting information.