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

Employee Screening

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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