When evaluating background check vendors, asking the right questions is key. Start by inquiring about their service offerings and the scope of information provided in their reports. Understanding ...

The bureau did not interview an ex-wife of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary before the findings on his background check were presented to senators. By Karoun Demirjian and ...

An innovative entrepreneur in investigative technology and background checks, Kenneth Coats is CEO of KENTECH and Founder of eKnowID.com. According to research published by the Professional Background ...

Our editorial team draws on its extensive knowledge and experience in the background check industry to independently assess screening companies. We evaluated over 40 data points across 20 vetted ...

Concerned about what might show up the next time you’re applying for a job or renting an apartment? You may be interested in conducting background research on your record trail and online identity.

If you're hiring new employees, running a background check can to verify a candidates identity and credentials, and ensure there is no history of criminal activity or other black marks that could ...

The truth is that a solid background screening program is really a compliance program in a friendlier outfit. Every disclosure, every consent, every adjudication note, every pause for adverse action, ...

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A state official warned the CEO of a background check firm that he could face criminal charges for not having a private investigator's license. The warning came after the arrest of Des Moines Public ...