The Background
A company, seemingly well-established in the IT consulting space with mentions of AI, blockchain and mobile app development, appeared to have all the right credentials, official registrations, a functional website and multiple listed office locations. However, when discrepancies began to surface during employment verification checks, the need for a more thorough investigation became apparent.
The Problem
Although the company was listed as “active” across government directories, ground-level indicators told a different story. Offices were reported as frequently closed, employees were hard to reach and whispers of fake experience certificates being issued for money began raising serious concerns. The challenge was to determine whether this was a legitimate operation or a well-orchestrated front.
The Solution
Vibrant Screen initiated a comprehensive, multi-layered investigation across five registered addresses.
Our process included:
- On-ground physical verification at each listed address
- Interviews with building security, neighbours and courier personnel
- Decoy calls to test internal processes and employee behaviour
- Cross-validation through government databases, domain registration checks and digital footprints
What we uncovered was a pattern of evasion, closed offices, residential setups passed off as corporate spaces and suspicious responses from representatives.
Key Takeaways
- Fake experience certificates were being offered at one of the addresses in previous encounters.
- None of the office spaces were in commercial zones; all were residential buildings.
- Minimal or no physical operations were detected at most locations.
- Evasive behaviour from company representatives during decoy interactions.
- Despite appearing compliant on paper, the operational reality was highly questionable.
Vibrant’s Role
Vibrant Screen played a pivotal role in lifting the veil on this operation. Through our confidential and detailed due diligence process, we didn’t just validate documents; we validated reality. Our unbiased, boots-on-the-ground reporting led to a “Red” flag status, warning clients about the risks of engagement.
