Consultation Desk for Overseas Person Searches, Infidelity Investigations and Background Checks
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INTERNATIONAL PERSON SEARCH / WHEREABOUTS
PHILIPPINES / THAILAND / VIETNAM
A family member you can no longer reach. A loved one whose whereabouts have been unknown for years. You want to confirm the whereabouts of someone overseas, for a legitimate purpose.
TSK INTERNATIONAL accepts consultations on overseas person search and whereabouts checks, centered on the Philippines and also covering Thailand, Vietnam and other countries.
Searching for a person across borders involves challenges that differ from domestic investigations, such as local conditions, language and differences in legal systems. We begin by organizing the information you already have, then consider the purpose of the investigation and what can feasibly be done.
WHEN YOU NEED TO FIND SOMEONE
What needs to be confirmed in an overseas person search differs depending on your relationship with the person and the circumstances in which contact was lost. We place importance on first clarifying the purpose of the investigation.
A relative living in the Philippines or elsewhere has suddenly stopped contacting you, and you do not know their current situation. We organize any safety concerns and the last confirmed location, and consider the necessary response.
You wish to reconnect with an acquaintance you knew overseas in the past, or a dear person you have not seen for a long time. While respecting the person's wishes and privacy, we consider ways to restore contact.
For elderly relatives, family members with health concerns, or people living overseas who may be affected by disasters, we organize whether a safety check is needed and the appropriate place to seek help.
In connection with inheritance, contracts, financial disputes and similar matters, you wish to make legitimate contact with a person living overseas or proceed with legal procedures. Where necessary, we consider lawful methods of verification on the premise of coordination with attorneys and other professionals.
* The above are general examples of consultations and do not indicate TSK INTERNATIONAL's actual investigation record.
OUR PRIMARY FOCUS / PHILIPPINES
When searching for someone in the Philippines, how the initial information is organized shapes the investigation approach.
Living conditions in the Philippines vary greatly, from urban areas to rural areas and island regions. The same name may be written differently, and address and contact information may be out of date, which must also be taken into account.
Narrowing down the target area as much as possible, whether Metro Manila, Luzon, the Visayas or Mindanao, makes it easier to organize what needs to be confirmed.
We cross-check the spelling of the name, the last known area, contact details that were used, and publicly available information about the person's recent circumstances, separating facts from assumptions.
The conditions for verifying information differ between urban areas such as Bangkok and rural areas. We review the spelling of the person's name, their former area of residence, the time of last contact and similar details.
Circumstances differ between urban areas such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and rural areas. We identify the target area and the information that can be verified, and consider whether an investigation is possible in accordance with local laws.
We also accept consultations regarding South Korea, China and other regions. As what can be investigated differs by country, we will advise you after confirming this in advance.
HOW WE APPROACH THE SEARCH
There is no all-purpose method for finding a person. Taking into account the purpose of your consultation, the available leads, and the safety and rights of the person concerned, we consider a combination of feasible investigation methods.
We organize information such as the name, former addresses, contact details, photographs and workplace. We distinguish outdated or uncertain information and decide the priority of verification.
We lawfully review publicly available information and consider its relevance while avoiding confusion with people of the same name or with outdated information. We do not engage in unauthorized access to private accounts or similar acts.
Depending on the target area and the purpose of the investigation, we consider whether on-site verification is possible within the permitted scope. Compliance with the laws and privacy protections of each country or region is a prerequisite.
We report what could be confirmed and what could not, distinguishing the basis and limits of the information. Detailed addresses, contact details and similar information about the person will not be disclosed where doing so would violate laws or the person's rights.
An investigation does not always succeed in locating a person. Even when a whereabouts is confirmed, the person may not wish to be contacted or to have their information disclosed. It is important to respect their wishes and any legal constraints.
BEFORE YOUR INQUIRY
You can consult us even if you do not have all the information. However, having the information organized makes it easier to judge the feasibility of an investigation and the conditions for an estimate.
Particularly important are when and where you last had contact with the person, and the source of the information you currently have.
Consult us with the information you haveSpellings in Japanese, English and local languages, nicknames, etc.
Country, city, state or province, last known address, etc.
Date and time, place, means of contact, and what happened afterward
Photographs of the person, public social media information, old contact details, etc.
Your relationship with the person, what you wish to confirm, and why
* In your first inquiry, please do not send more sensitive materials, such as identification documents, than necessary. Please provide them by an appropriate method after receiving our guidance.
FEES & ESTIMATES
The cost of an overseas person search cannot be set uniformly by country alone. It varies depending on the difficulty of the investigation, the amount of existing information, and whether on-site verification is necessary.
The target country or region and travel requirements
When the person was last confirmed to be alive and whereabouts known
The accuracy of leads such as name and address
The scope of information to be verified and the investigation method
The amount of work required for local investigation, travel, and reporting
※This page does not list fixed fees or success fee amounts because each case requires individual review. Actual costs will be provided in a personalized estimate after we confirm the details of the investigation.
SAFETY & RESPONSIBLE INVESTIGATION
If a disappearance overseas may involve a crime, or if there are concerns about danger to life or physical safety, please prioritize consulting the local police or the relevant public authorities rather than waiting for the results of a private investigation.
For accidents, disasters, or safety issues involving Japanese nationals overseas, consulting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan or a Japanese diplomatic mission abroad may be appropriate.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Overseas Safety WebsiteThe Philippines has the Data Privacy Act, which requires that personal information be handled lawfully, for a legitimate purpose, and collected only to the extent necessary.
We cannot accept requests that would lead to contact against the other person's wishes or to unreasonable tracking, nor investigations that presuppose the unlawful acquisition or disclosure of personal information.
National Privacy Commission of the PhilippinesThis system is available for Japanese nationals who meet certain conditions, and in principle can be applied for by a spouse or relatives within the third degree of kinship. There are requirements, such as the person's whereabouts having been unconfirmed for roughly six months or more, and even if contact details are found, they will not necessarily be disclosed without the person's consent.
HOW TO REQUEST
Please tell us the target country, the purpose of the investigation, and whatever information you have.
We organize the information and confirm what can be carried out, taking into account the conditions and laws of the target country.
We explain the scope of the investigation and the costs, and enter into a contract once you are satisfied with the terms.
We investigate within the agreed scope and report the facts we were able to confirm, as well as the limitations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You are welcome to consult us about person searches and whereabouts checks in the Philippines. What investigation can be carried out depends on the target area, the amount of information available, the purpose of the request, legal restrictions, and other factors.
Yes. You can consult us based on the information you have. However, if the information is old or there are many people with the same name, additional leads may be needed to avoid misidentification.
No. There are legal restrictions on obtaining and disclosing information. Even if we are able to confirm the exact whereabouts, we may be unable to share them out of respect for the person's wishes and for privacy protection.
It depends on the target country or region, the number of years that have passed, the amount of prior information, and the scope of the investigation. After confirming what can be carried out, we will give you an estimate of the expected period.
How cases are handled when no results are obtained depends on the contract terms. Before signing, we will confirm with you whether there is an initial fee, actual expenses, a success fee, and so on.
If a crime, accident, or danger to life is suspected, please prioritize contacting the local police or the relevant authorities. In addition, for whereabouts inquiries concerning Japanese nationals living overseas who meet certain requirements, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' system may be available.
TSK INTERNATIONAL / CONTACT DESK
Whether you are worried about the safety of a family member or acquaintance you cannot reach, or need a whereabouts check overseas, such as in the Philippines, please tell us what you know now and consult with us.
We will guide you according to your purpose and situation, including whether an investigation is necessary at all.
YOUR INQUIRY IS THE FIRST STEP.
※Depending on the target country and the nature of your inquiry, we may be unable to accept the investigation. An inquiry alone does not constitute an investigation contract.