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Business of private investigation" means the conducting, for hire, in person or through a partner or employees, of: (WHICH ONE IS NOT CORRECT)

a. any investigation relevant to any crime or wrong done or threatened,
b. to obtain information on the identity, habits, conduct, movements, whereabouts, affiliations, transactions, reputation, credibility, or character of any person
c. to locate and recover lost or stolen property
d. The business of pre-employment background investigation
to determine the cause of or responsibility for any libel or slander, or any fire, accident, or damage to property
e. to secure evidence for use in any legislative, administrative, or judicial investigation or proceeding.

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The not correct option is the pre-employment background investigation to determine the cause of or responsibility for libel, slander, or any fires, accidents, or property damage, as it falls outside the typical scope of services offered by private investigators which is mentioned in option d.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the business of private investigation and seeks to identify which listed activity is not a typical function of a private investigator. Private investigators are typically involved in activities such as investigating crimes, obtaining information on individuals, and locating lost or stolen property.

However, the business of pre-employment background investigation to determine the cause of or responsibility for libel, slander, fires, accidents, or property damage is not a typical service provided by private investigators. This service is more aligned with the responsibilities of specialized insurance or forensic investigators rather than general private detectives.

The law regulates private investigation businesses to protect individuals' privacy and secure business operations, as well as national security. Law enforcement, including the FBI, operates within the confines of the law, including the Fourth Amendment.

Ethical considerations and codes of ethics within businesses also dictate permissible activities, which private investigators must adhere to. Personality testing is used in law enforcement hiring processes, but this is not directly related to the business of private investigation.

Hence, Option d is correct.

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