With Background Checks, It’s All About “Where” to Look

Background checks, whether for employee screening, litigation, investigation or security objectives are often misconstrued to be local to one specific jurisdiction. The scenario often goes something like this: a background check needs to be conducted and the subject currently resides in New York City, so the background is done in New York. This may seem … Read more

Risk of Leaving Reputational Due Diligence to the Accountants

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In an investment decision, the numbers need to work, they need to be accurate and they need to be complete. Validating the accounting and determining the proper valuation of assets and liabilities is essential, and for these tasks, the accountants and analysts are the right experts for the job.  Another aspect, often overlooked, but in … Read more

Reviewing an Employment Background Check

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As a potential employer who is conducting and reviewing an employment background check report, trying to screen for applicants with a history of activity that is not conducive to employment with your company, it is important to understand that the employee who provided you with the information used in the background check is the best … Read more

Fake Degrees Big Problems

Fake Degrees, Real Money, Big Problems.   In May 2015, former employee turned whistleblower Yasir Jamshaid revleaed a number of startling facts about Pakistani tech firm Axact who, according to Jamshaid have produced approximately 200,000 fake degrees.  Some customers were aware that they were purchasing an instant degree while others were manipulated into enrollment in … Read more

Screening Companies Ordered to Pay $13 Million Fine

A report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau details the infractions that lead to a $13 million dollar settlement against General Information Services and e-Background-checks.com.  The two screening companies were found in violation of the FCRA by providing unverified, inaccurate background information.  A report auditing system was not in place and as a result, the … Read more

Why should you conduct an Employment Verification

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In the pre-employment screening industry many different types of information can be useful in the hiring process.  Criminal Records, Driving Records, and Social Security Number Verification are the most frequent search types.  However, this does not mean you should not consider additional searches.  Conducting an employment verification has the potential to be the most useful … Read more

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