I, Spy - by Daniel Ribacoff & Dina Santorelli (Paperback)

About the Book

"Dan will teach you the do's and don'ts of surveillance; how to conduct a stakeout--from what to wear to what to bring; how to track down anyone anywhere; how to collect and interpret evidence; how to tell if someone is lying; how to utilize informants; how to protect your home, your valuables, and your privacy; how to go off-grid, for now or forever; how to know if you're being stalked; the fundamentals of garbage retrieval--and much, much more"--Dust jacket flap.

Book Synopsis

Have you ever wanted to be your own private eye? Have you ever wanted to track down long-lost relatives or people who've scammed you? Have you ever wanted to know if your kids really are where they say they are? Or if your significant other is cheating on you? Or how to locate assets in order to collect on a judgment?

World-renowned private investigator Dan Ribacoff will show you how. With decades of experience in public safety, private investigation, and credibility assessment, Dan will teach you:

The do's and don'ts of surveillance
How to conduct a stakeout--from what to wear to what to bring
How to track down anyone anywhere
How to collect and interpret evidence
How to tell if someone is lying
How to utilize informants
How to protect your home, your valuables, and your privacy
How to go off-grid, for now or forever
How to know if you're being stalked
The fundamentals of garbage retrieval
And much, much more!

Learn the art of private investigation from a pro. With Dan's time-tested tips and stories of true crime detection--straight from the gritty streets of New York City--you'll be hot on the trail in no time!

Review Quotes

"Dan has taken his exceptionally honed investigative skills and aptly translated them to laymen's terms for the average user." --Ed Vogt, 30-year U.S. Marine Corp Interrogator and Counterintelligence Officer

"Dan is the private investigator to the stars."--Tracy Morgan, Actor/Comedian

"As a former Chicago Police officer and US Marine, I recognize Dan's incredible investigative skills."--Steve Wilkos, host of the nationally syndicated The Steve Wilkos Show

"Dan is the best in the business, a real professional."--Tori Spelling"

About the Author

Daniel Ribacoff is the founder and CEO of International Investigative Group, Ltd. He is a trained polygraph examiner and has been a private investigator for over 23 years. Ribacoff studied at The Academy of Scientific Investigative Training, Philadelphia, PA. He was named as the 1991 Man of the Year for the NYPD Honor Legion. Ribacoff has worked on many notable investigations, including a $120 million dollar bank fraud case for AIG Insurance Co., one of the largest bank fraud cases in US history. He also worked on the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing investigation and conducted investigations into the case US v. Osama Bin Laden, et. al. He has conducted many investigations recovering rare works of art, such as Monet, Picasso, and Twombley paintings. His investigations have resulted in millions of dollars being recovered throughout the world for his clients. He was named as one of the "Top 15" investigators in the US by ION. His firm has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, CNN, CNBC, and many others.

DINA SANTORELLI has been a professional writer and editor for over 25 years. She currently serves as the executive editor of Salute and Family magazines, for which she has interviewed many celebrities, including James Gandolfini, Tim McGraw, and Angela Bassett, among others. She has collaborated on a variety of nonfiction books, including I, Spy: How to Be Your Own Private Investigator, and her book Daft Punk: A Trip Inside the Pyramid has been published in several languages. Dina also lectures for Hofstra University's Continuing Education Department about writing and publishing.