IP Address Tracing & Online Harassment Investigations
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Professional IP Address Tracing for Malicious Emails, Online Harassment, and Defamatory Activity
FFIATS provide discreet IP address tracing and cyber investigation services to assist individuals and organisations dealing with malicious online activity, harassment, or defamatory behaviour.
IP address tracing is technically complex and outcome-dependent, however with our extensive experience in cyber security, digital forensics, and intelligence-led investigations, we are well placed to assess, analyse, and where possible identify those responsible.
When is IP Address Tracing used?
Clients typically instruct us where they are experiencing:
Malicious or Abusive Emails
Where threatening, harassing, or malicious emails are being received and the sender is attempting to remain anonymous.
Defamatory or Malicious Online Reviews
Where unfounded, defamatory, or damaging comments are posted on websites, forums, or review platforms with the intention of causing harm.
Online Harassment or Targeted Abuse
Where an individual is being targeted through repeated online actions designed to intimidate, harass, or discredit them.
Website Misuse or Suspicious Access
Where a person accesses a website for malicious purposes, including false submissions, abusive content, or coordinated activity.
How are IP Addresses Are Obtained?
IP addresses may be obtained from sources such as:
- Email headers
- Website access logs
- Server or platform data (where lawfully available)
Once obtained, the IP address can be examined to establish technical, geographic, and network-level information relevant to the enquiry.
If a Client has difficulty in obtaining an IP address, this is a service we can provide.
What Our IP Address Tracing Investigation Covers
For clients who instruct us to investigate an IP address, we conduct a detailed technical analysis which may include:
- IP address origin and allocation
- Internet Service Provider (ISP) or hosting provider analysis
- Geographic indicators (country, region, network location)
- Assessment of proxy usage, VPNs, or anonymisation tools
- Correlation with other known data points
Clients receive a comprehensive written report setting out our findings, limitations, and professional assessment of the results.
Important Reality Check – What IP Tracing Can and Cannot Do
IP address tracing is challenging and not always conclusive.
Results depend on factors including:
- Use of VPNs, proxies, or anonymisation services
- Dynamic or shared IP addresses
- Jurisdiction and data retention laws
- Time elapsed since the activity occurred
We are transparent about feasibility and do not overstate likely outcomes. Where information is limited or unavailable, this is clearly explained.
Alternative and Innovative Investigative Options
Where an IP address alone does not produce actionable results, we may – subject to the client’s needs, circumstances and GDPR compliance — propose alternative investigative solutions or intelligence-led approaches designed to help identify the person or persons responsible. These options are discussed only after an initial assessment and are tailored to the specific situation.
Lawful, Discreet, and GDPR-Aware
All IP address tracing and cyber investigations are conducted:
- Lawfully
- Discreetly
- With strict confidentiality
- In line with UK data protection and GDPR requirements
Why Instruct Us?
- Experience in cyber investigations and online harm matters
- Realistic assessments and honest reporting
- Discreet handling of sensitive situations
- Clear explanations of technical findings
- Trusted by private clients and professionals
Case Studies
Please review example Company Background Checks and Due Diligence case studies prepared by FFIATS’ technical investigators, demonstrating the depth, methodology, and practical value of our work.
Buying Machinery from a Small Business? Why Due Diligence Matters
Buying commercial equipment such as trucks or forklifts can make it tempting to take the seller’s claims at face value, especially if the business seems reputable.
In one case, however, a client chose to arrange professional background checks before finalising a £30,000 purchase, a decision which paid off.
The checks enabled the client to negotiate from a stronger position and provided peace of mind that the equipment was free from outstanding finance, had not been stolen, and the seller was generally trustworthy, aside from a single minor issue on record.
Cross-Border Investment – Fraud Investigation
In 2024, a private client engaged our team to investigate a suspected large-scale investment fraud. The client had advanced £550,000 to an overseas entrepreneur under the terms of a loan agreement, believing the funds were secured against a valuable patent and linked to an ambitious renewable energy project. After the funds were paid in several tranches, the borrower ceased all communication and defaulted on the agreement.
Asset Tracing
FFIATS provides national and international Asset Tracing Services, tailored for, businesses, governments and consumers.
We have progressed comprehensive bank account and investment level asset traces in the UK and Internationally. Frequently spouses in matrimonial cases, Partners in business disputes and victims of fraud often experience concealment of assets and / or misappropriation of assets. FFIATS has the skills, experience and networks to trace stolen, concealed or misappropriated funds and assets.
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Let us help you resolve pressing issues or mitigate future risks.
Discover how we’ve successfully reclaimed stolen funds, conducted due diligence for investors, and mitigated risks for our clients. Explore our case studies to learn more about our expertise and how we can assist you.
If you would like to learn more regarding our areas of expertise, experience and how we may help you , please read some of our previous case files.
