IT Forensics · OSINT
Documenting grey market sales using OSINT – Forensically tracing suspicious distribution channels
Products sold outside the manufacturer’s authorised distribution channels – so-called ‘grey market’ goods – can sometimes be traced via publicly accessible sales platforms.
As part of existing distribution protection cases, we carry out structured research into publicly available information regarding such distribution channels.
Why LanCologne?
Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.
Our OSINT investigations are always carried out as a complementary component to existing IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries. Every step of the investigation and every piece of digital evidence found is documented and, where technically possible, archived to ensure traceability even if the original online content is subsequently altered or deleted.
Our services
We search publicly accessible sales platforms for listings relating to a relevant product outside authorised distribution channels and document the results in a manner that is forensically verifiable.
Typical areas of application
This is how a grey market sales investigation is carried out
Relevant online marketplaces are systematically searched for listings relating to the product in question; price levels, the origin of the sellers and other publicly available characteristics are documented.
Why is the investigation into grey market sales relevant from a forensic perspective?
Documented research provides an important basis for enforcing contractual distribution obligations against contractual partners.
Evidence of systematic circumvention may also be relevant for contractual proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you require a professional OSINT investigation into „Documenting grey market sales using OSINT"? LanCologne can assist you with the transparent, documented analysis of publicly available digital sources to complement your IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries.
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