Something that’s not discussed nearly enough in non-hysterical terms is the imperfection of background checks. Yes, there is commentary all over the Internet, but most of it is laced with expletives and incoherent ranting…which means most reasonable people won’t pay any attention. There is, however, validity to some of the arguments, and here are 3 [...]
Tips For Picking Your Own Background Check
By now it seems that whenever you search for the best background check service, the internet is full of the same rehashed garbage about how important it is to ensure you have good service, blah, blah, blah. I have been in the game for years and have read those lines so many times I get [...]
Facebook Isn’t All Bad…How I Met My Fiance
I’ve written a lot about online dating, safety tips, do’s and don’ts, etc. and I thought I’d share my own personal experience with you…especially since it involves meeting someone through Facebook. I met my fiancee’ through Facebook, something I never thought would happen. Being 40-something, divorced and male, I get friend requests seemingly every [...]
Don’t Get Skewered: Background Check The Companies You Work With!
Almost everyone is computer savvy these days, and while slick advertising still works, people are generally far more skeptical than ever before. However, we all still go for the shiny objects at times, and even the most paranoid fall for ripoff artists. Having worked with background checks for quite some time, one would think I’d [...]
Check Your Financial Planner – Don’t Let Them Dupe You
The jaw dropping antics of Wall Street firms and executives the last few years has shown us all a few things. For one; NEVER trust any financial adviser no matter what their reputation is, without first doing an exhaustive financial background check. This may sound harsh, but simply look at Wall Street’s recent history. For [...]
Data Privacy and Your Safety Online
Obviously we have talked quite a bit about identity theft, online safety, and how to make sure you’re not the victim of data piracy. However, I ran across an infographic from the complianceandsafety.com website that illustrates just how badly your personal information is misused online. Quite a few companies promise not to share your personal information [...]
Jerry Sandusky: A Disgusting Tale of People Who Knew Better
The tale of former Penn State football defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky has been all over the news in the past months and serves as an interesting cautionary tale for the necessity of background checks. As humans, it’s our nature to want to trust. This and the fact that employers often just want to get someone [...]






