About Washington State Investigators

My name is Wolfgang Grasst founder and principal investigator at Washington State Investigators. We are a private investigation agency dedicated to supporting individuals and businesses with an affordable means to the information, and investigative services they require.

In 2004, I used my skill set as a computer technician and specialized in installing monitoring software on client machines. This cutting-edge technology enabled me to remotely collect and analyze data on user activities, providing valuable insights for fraud, identity theft, and online harassment investigations. I worked closely with attorneys and private investigators to meticulously gather evidence to support their cases.

In 2007, I co-founded and managed Eye Spy, Inc. a technology based private investigation firm where I specialized in tackling internet crimes, civil and criminal investigations, and counter-surveillance measures. My expertise spanned a diverse range of services, including child custody investigations, workers’ compensation fraud, personal injury cases, witness location, data research, hidden asset searches, infidelity, skip tracing, and surveillance services.

In 2010, I took an opportunity to earn two Associate of Applied Science degrees in Information Technology Networking and IT Security. This allowed me to use my new skill set to advise clients about network and security best practices, and to educate them about reducing malicious threats to their electronic devices, online browsing, email and social media account use, 2FA authentication, VPN’s, and other means to reduce threats from hackers, and to better protect their privacy and anonymity.

With a desire to keep my skill set current, I research current best practices in network defense, security, and research current trends related many types of cybercrimes. For many of us, technology is a normal part of our daily lives. Again, having the technical knowledge allows me to educate clients by allowing me to recommend best practices to better protect themselves and their electronic devices.

In 2012, I founded Washington State Investigators. I’m the principal investigator at WSI. While managing Washington State Investigators, I understood my skill set is in IT networking and security, but my strengths lie in defensive networking vs offensive i.e., penetration testers, intelligence and operations agencies, and white hat hacking. I met with a Cyber Security Intelligence and Operations Specialist to provide cyber security based services.

The services we provide to clients include investigating cryptocurrency scams and conducting fraud investigations. We also provide cybercrime related investigations, online OSINT scrubbing services, dark web searches, penetration testing, network monitoring, online data research, and more. Since October 2022, we have provided cryptocurrency scams and fraud investigations to clients who have lost more than 5 million dollars combined.

Our Approach To Investigations

We leave no stone unturned when we take you on as a client. We understand each client presents us with unique situations, and no two cases are the same. Integrating skill sets in photography, Information Technology, Cyber Security Intelligence, and Private Investigation, we can provide our clients with specialized services and solutions resulting in high quality investigations producing the best possible outcomes. It is often the case with private investigation services that more than one area of expertise is required. The professionals at Washington State Investigators are well-versed in many areas of investigation, providing a diverse background of experience and knowledge to our clients. This is beneficial when dealing with complex civil and criminal investigations.

Investigation Background

• 1980-1986 – Member of Untied States Navy, “Fighting Sea-bees” Construction Battalion (CE-E4).
• 2003-2005 – Owner/operator of a working photography studio in Seattle, Washington.
• 2004-2006 – Sub-contracted by private investigators and attorneys to monitor the activities of client computers which led to greater involvement with cybercrime investigations.
• 2007-2010 – Co-founder and primary investigator of Eye Spy, Inc. a technology based private investigation firm.
• 2012-2015 – Founder of Network and Security Services (IT networking firm).
• 2013-2023 – Founder and Principal Investigator @ Washington State Investigators, a private investigation agency.

Education

• Associate in Applied Science degrees – IT Networking and IT Security.
• Hapkido Black Belt – Kwon Moo Hapkido Federation – Grand Master (Chae Un) Steve Kim.
• Covert and Counter Surveillance experience.
• Freelance Photographer/Video.

Certifications

Washington State Investigators – Principal Agency and PI license
• CompTIA Security +
• CIW Web Design Specialist
• CIW JavaScript Specialist
• OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)

Information Technology, Cyber Security and Private Investigation

We believe that the combination of Information Technology, Cyber Security and Private Investigation allows us to provide our clients the best opportunity to produce quality results during our investigations. As everyday advances in technology change how we communicate, socialize, travel and work. The combination of Private Investigation and Cyber Security Services is more important now than ever before. If you have questions about any of the services listed above and or require assistance, we invite you to call Washington State Investigators.