Recording and examination of WhatsApp correspondence
We will preserve an accessible correspondence fragment and examine its technical characteristics. We compare messages, attachments, dates and participant details within the data provided.
Discuss the materials required ↗When it is needed
Suitable where correspondence discussed order terms, file transfers, deadlines, payment or comments on completed work. The task may involve preserving accessible content or examining materials already collected. Before starting, we agree on the chat, period and facts to be checked.
What we record and examine
- Accessible messages in the selected chat and surrounding context.
- Displayed contact details, number and group name, where available.
- Export files, images, documents and other attachments provided.
- Message dates, times and order, taking available device settings into account.
What to prepare
- A device with accessible correspondence or a built-in chat export, where export is available.
- Attachments as separate original files, with screenshots as a supplement.
- Required period, description of the disputed episode and acquisition details.
- Existing inspection records, previous exports and questions for comparison.
Sample questions
- Which WhatsApp messages and attachments are contained in the materials provided for the specified period?
- Which WhatsApp contact or group details can be recorded?
- Are the WhatsApp messages in screenshots consistent with the supplied chat export?
- Does the supplied WhatsApp correspondence package contain gaps or discrepancies requiring verification?
- Which limitations of the WhatsApp material prevent the time, sequence or origin of a message from being established?
How the work proceeds
During inspection, we record the access method, selected chat, period, displayed information and saved files. When examining an export, we separately identify who supplied it and which source data are unavailable. The transfer package can be inventoried and checksums calculated: these allow later file comparison but do not by themselves prove message origin.
What to bear in mind
A contact name in an address book does not establish the author's identity. A text export differs from an application backup, and a message's absence from an export does not prove it never existed. Screenshots alone cannot support a promise to check the entire chat history or recover deleted data.
How to preserve source data
Preserve the device and original package. Do not edit the export or overwrite original attachments with resaved versions. If messages may disappear, agree on preservation arrangements in advance. Provide only data relevant to the task; do not submit passwords or one-time codes through the application form.
Result and fee
Depending on the assignment, we prepare a technical inspection record, a description of the saved package or a specialist opinion with examination and conclusions. The result identifies the objects, working conditions, methods used and limitations.
We agree on the fee after determining the number of sources, period, volume of messages and attachments, need for device inspection and questions. An initial call of up to 15 minutes is free.
Frequently asked questions
Are screenshots sufficient?
Often yes for an initial discussion. Checking completeness, origin and technical characteristics may require the device, an export and original attachments. The possibilities are determined after reviewing the package.
Can you establish who personally wrote a message?
The number, contact name and message content are considered separate indicators. They do not automatically identify the individual using the device at a particular time.
Is this notarial certification of correspondence?
No. Technical work produces an inspection record, technical description or specialist opinion within the agreed scope. A notary handles notarial preservation of evidence.
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about your task.
Describe the situation and attach the materials. After reviewing your request, we will agree on the examination format, questions, timeframe and cost.