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Every single background check service claims they are one of the best in the business. This applies to any service whether they are consumer centered or for employment and tenant screening.

Consumers:

We have advised many folks on how to obtain the most accurate background check. Extensive testing has shown a very good way to obtain a background check is to conduct an on-premise county courthouse records search in the counties where the person has lived. This is the same method used by professional screening companies to ensure they have the most accurate records on an individual.

The best way to start a comprehensive background check is run a people search in order to get an address, phone number, and address history, and the more specific you can get with the people search, the better off you’ll be when finding the criminal and civil records. Once you have an address history proceed with obtaining criminal records.

Below are a number of reasons national records are usually not a good idea:

• Nationwide criminal records are as a whole inaccessible to consumers.
• Nationwide criminal searches may turn up similar names.
• 98% chance you’ll waste money on incorrect and/or incomplete records.
• You’ll be just another angry complaint like many others.
• Chance of success is reduced more than ever.
• The accuracy you desire will be practically none-existent.

Employers, landlords and other professionals:

Employers, landlords and others who have access to professional services generally have more information available to them. However, we recommend that anyone using an FCRA compliant background check familiarize themselves with the service to ensure they are using it correctly and within their legal limits. In doing so you will be able to access the most complete data available while minimizing your liabilities.