Before You Trust Someone With Your Business, Money, or Heart — Verify the Truth First.
A rapid, confidential deception & behavioural risk assessment personally conducted by Steve van Aperen – The Human Lie Detector.
- 24–48 hour turnaround on high-stakes situations
- Ideal for business deals, relationships, legal disputes, hiring & investments
- Based on 25+ years of forensic behavioural and investigative experience
Steve has trained with the FBI, LAPD and US Secret Service, and has assisted homicide squads, intelligence agencies, government departments, CEO’s and media networks for over 25 years in detecting deception and analysing behaviour.
The Cost of Trusting the Wrong Person Can Be Devastating.
Situations I’m Called Into
- “I’m about to go into business with someone – can I trust them?”
- “This person’s story keeps changing – are they hiding something?”
- “I’m hiring someone who’ll be around my children – I need to be absolutely sure.”
- “A partner, employee or family member has made serious allegations – what’s the truth?”
What’s at Stake
- Financial loss and fraud
- Emotional manipulation and relationship damage
- Reputational and brand risk
- Legal exposure and long-term consequences
Your instincts are whispering. My job is to translate what their words and behaviour are really saying.
The 24-Hour Trust & Deception Risk Assessment
A forensic analysis of words, behaviour and risk — personally conducted by The Human Lie Detector.
What I Analyse
- Text messages, emails and screenshots
- Statements, claims, complaints and explanations
- CVs, résumés and online profiles
- Any written or transcribed material where truth matters
How I Analyse
- Scientific Content Analysis (SCAN)
- Statement validity & reality-monitoring principles
- Psycholinguistic modelling & cognitive load indicators
- Behavioural contradiction mapping & emotional authenticity
- 25+ years of investigative and forensic behavioural experience
What You Receive
- Clear credibility score (0–100)
- Risk category: Low, Moderate or High
- Identified red flags, contradictions and deception indicators
- Behavioural and linguistic insights into the person or situation
- Recommended actions and risk management advice
Choose the Level of Urgency
All assessments are handled personally by Steve and strictly limited each week.
- Up to 3 documents or screenshots
- Confidential written report
- Credibility score and risk profile
- Up to 6 documents
- Written report + optional video summary
- Priority queue placement
- Unlimited documents for 24 hours
- Written report + recorded video briefing
- Direct contact pathway for urgent clarifications
Due to the personal nature of this work, spaces are strictly limited each week.
How the Process Works
Clear, structured and designed for high-stakes decisions.
You complete a confidential form and upload emails, screenshots, statements or documents.
I conduct a detailed linguistic and behavioural analysis using validated forensic models.
You receive a clear, structured report outlining deception indicators, red flags and risk level.
I provide practical guidance on how to communicate, proceed or disengage based on the risk profile.
No therapy. No long-term engagement. Just clear, evidence-based insight so you can make better decisions, fast.
Who Uses This Service
CEOs & Entrepreneurs
Evaluating partners, advisors, senior hires or investors before committing.
High-Net-Worth Individuals & Family Offices
Protecting wealth, legacy and reputation from hidden behavioural risk.
Professionals Hiring in Sensitive Roles
Nannies, carers, private staff and executive assistants where safety and trust are critical.
Individuals in High-Stakes Relationships
When something doesn’t feel right, but you can’t yet put your finger on it.
Lawyers & Investigators
Testing the credibility of statements, claims and allegations prior to major decisions.
About Steve van Aperen
Steve van Aperen is an Australian-based forensic behavioural expert known as The Human Lie Detector.
After training with the FBI, LAPD and US Secret Service, Steve spent over 14 years in law enforcement before consulting to homicide squads, intelligence agencies, government departments, CEO’s and global media networks.
He specialises in detecting deception, analysing high-risk behaviour and teaching organisations how to read people to reduce risk and increase trust.
Steve has delivered more than 700 keynotes and training programs worldwide and is recognised as a leading expert in behavioural interviewing and deception detection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a polygraph test?
No. This service does not involve a polygraph. It is a forensic linguistic and behavioural assessment of written or recorded material, based on validated investigative frameworks and my experience in analysing truthfulness and deception.
Will you tell me definitively if someone is lying?
I do not label people as “liars”. I identify risk, contradictions, deception indicators and behavioural concerns and provide a clear credibility profile. You then decide how much trust to extend.
Is my information confidential?
Yes. All material you provide is treated as highly confidential and is used solely for the purpose of your assessment.
What if I need help communicating with this person afterwards?
I offer an optional Deception-Free Communication Strategy session where I help you structure future conversations, emails or negotiations based on the risk profile.
Before You Decide, Get the Truth on Your Side.
One high-stakes decision. One expert assessment. 25+ years of experience in your corner.
This service is not a replacement for legal advice, but it is a powerful addition to it.