# The Dirty Secret Behind Investigative Databases

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Podcast: [The Angry PI](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-angry-pi-7852185)
Published: 2026-06-10T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In Episode 4, Alex Chilton takes aim at one of the most common and costly mistakes in the investigation industry: treating database reports like unquestionable truth. From paralegals running flawed background investigations to private investigators who don't understand the tools they're paying for, Alex explains why raw data is only the starting point. He breaks down how bad information gets into reports, why attorneys end up paying twice when the wrong person gets identified, and how professional investigators turn raw records into actionable intelligence. Along the way, he delivers a blunt reality check for anyone relying on TLO, CLEAR, IRB, or any other data service as a substitute for actual investigative work. If you've ever thought databases do the investigation for you, this episode is required listening. Thanks for listening to The Angry PI. If you've got a case, need surveillance, skip tracing, process service, or investigative support, visit CGA-Solutions.com . That's CGA-Solutions.com . Tell us you heard us on The Angry PI and let's get to work.

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