Detecting fraud, criminal convictions, adverse filings or any other red flags in a person's past is critical
before you invite them into a position of trust. Otherwise, you may be putting yourself or your entire operation at risk.
Minimizing Risk
There are numerous reasons to conduct background checks, but they all boil down to one thing- minimizing risk. We can eliminate doubt about the integrity of your subject through our background check and screening services in the following situations:
• High level / executive employee background investigation where the applicant would have some responsibility or access to confidential information
• Evaluating a potential business partner
• Buying or selling a business
• Anticipating litigation
• Prenuptial, etc.
Some of the things we check include:
• An address history for the past 10 years- do they move around a lot or are they more stable? Also shows locations where to search for additional information.
• Litigation history- civil and criminal court filings in the areas of current and previous residence
• Adverse filings such as bankruptcies, liens and judgments- shows possible financial problems
• Real property ownership - signifies stability and possibly net worth
• Business history, including corporations, DBAs, etc.- shows possible businesses where the subject may be principally involved
• Resume verification: work history, education, certifications, etc.- determines truthfulness
• Other public filings including UCCs, professional licenses, etc.
• Internet sites that mention the subject's name- may show subject involved with any businesses or other entities, and many other potential reasons
• Any news articles relating to the subject, up to 30 years back- wonderful source often overlooked for information not commonly found in public agency filings
View a sample of our background check report.
Background checks are a little homework at the front end that can save a lot of headache and money on the back end. Please contact us to have someone promptly call you regarding our background check services.
Employee Background Investigation
A client asked us to conduct a background investigation on a potential hire, who the client indicated had been "up front" by indicating that he served a prison sentence for fraud. The applicant provided the client with the court documents indicating his charge and sentence. We found the details of his fraud had not been disclosed to the client, (identified thought research of old newspaper articles and the court file,) which was defrauding a former employer out of $1.5 million. The applicant was not hired. |
