Tag: FBI database

April 11, 2018

Importance of Thorough Background Checks to Prevent Identity Mix-ups

Recently, in what is being called a case of indirect identity theft, a Maryland man’s job prospects were compromised following a routine background check at a potential job. Christopher Jenkin’s
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April 11, 2018

October 26, 2017

What to Do When a Background Check Returns Negative Information

The Fair Credit Reporting Agency Act protects consumers by stipulating that anyone, employer, landlord, or loan officer, who denies you a job or services based on the results of your background check is required to provide you with the information so that you can contest it and fix any inaccuracies. According to a recent news […]
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October 26, 2017

October 31, 2016

National Criminal Database: Only the FBI Has One   The idea of having access to a national criminal database is highly popular among companies screening employees, due to the high cost and amount of time it takes. Unfortunately, while there are commercial services that provide what they call a national criminal database, a true national […]
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October 31, 2016

September 30, 2016

Becoming a Ride-share Driver in California Just Became More Difficult

Are you thinking about becoming an Uber or Lyft driver in California to make a little extra cash? Well, that just became more difficult if you have a criminal past. According to yesterday’s LA Weekly, criminal background checks on potential ride-share drivers have been extended from 7 years to infinity. So if you’re a 90 year-old looking […]
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September 30, 2016

August 2, 2013

FBI Background Checks Contain Misleading Information

The FBI repository of criminal records is thought of as the most complete and accurate source of background checks in the country; but is it? Recent reviews of the accuracy of FBI-provided background checks seem to indicate the database isn’t as infallible as it may seem. In fact, according to a 2006 U.S. attorney general’s […]
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August 2, 2013

January 18, 2013

The Background Check Lullaby

Written by Matt Visser Background checks have been a hot topic lately because of the on-going gun control discussion.  In many ways, background checks are misunderstood and largely a misplaced stigma surrounds them and the accuracy of them.  Many of the movies and television shows we watch have convinced us of capabilities that the government […]
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January 18, 2013
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