​What Is A Background Investigation?

 

Completely different from an Employment Background Check as it is not restricted to the laws of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) or limitations of a submitted resume or an employers application; a Background Investigation covers a greater amount of history, information is pulled from a larger amount of sources and additional time is spent verifying all the information. The increased time and efforts are reflected in the greater price. When a Background Investigation is performed, the below items are sought to be answered:

 

• If The Person Is Who They Say They Are – One big problem facing our Nation is identity theft, so the first critical mission of any background investigation is to verify that the person is being truthful with their identity. So, verification of the persons name, date of birth, social security number and address history are critical.

• If The Person Has Any Negative Or Adverse History – Secondary to the above is to discover any negative or adverse facts about their history. This includes but is not limited to being on a government watch list, terrorist list, sex offender registry, state and federal criminal histories, civil litigation history, judgments, liens and bankruptcy records.

• The Authenticity Of The Person's Qualifications – Does the person really have a Master's Degree in Business Administration? Did they really serve in the military? Are they really certified & licensed in their trade? Confirming one's qualifications can be extremely important during background investigations. These checks may include verification of employment history, education history, professional licenses and certifications, uncovering any employment disciplinary action, disputes or complaints.

• A Review Of Any Facts That Attest To The Person's Character – This may include a review of the persons social media, derogatory news media articles, political affiliations, interviews with colleagues, business partners or adversaries to get personal testimonies regarding the person's character.

 

Below Is A Detailed Look At 30 Items That May Be Included In A Background Investigation:

 

1. Personal Identification Confirmation

2. Address History Review

3. Professional History Review

4. Criminal Record History

5. Sex Offender Registry

6. Professional Affiliations

7. Department Of Motor Vehicle Records

8. Asset Search

9. Judgement Filings

10. Lien Filings

11. Professional Licensing Verification

12. U.S. Tax Court Records

13. Internet Searches

14. Resume Verification

15. Education Verification

16. Campaign Contributions

17. Corporate Affiliation

18. Financial Regulatory Searches

19. Bankruptcy Records

20. Government Compliance Lists

21. News Media Review

22. State/Federal Civil Litigation

23. UCC Filings

24. Social Media Accounts

25. Credit Report

26. Phone Number History

27. Email Address History

28. Foreclosure, Liens, Evictions

29. Marriage Licenses

30. Known Family & Personal Associates

 

A Quick Note About Online Background Check Services

 

There are many services online that advertise background checks for as little as $7 and sometimes less. These services normally pop up first on Google and claim how accurate they are. However, when you read the fine print at the footer of the website, they admit the information may be inaccurate and/or incomplete. Some sites admit that an individual can have their information removed from the site. The truth is, if you want a quality report with accurate information you can trust, share and use for court proceedings or to decide if an individual can be trusted to babysit your child; then you need a Background Investigation performed by a licensed Private Investigator. This is information that has been pulled from up-to-date Protected Proprietary Databases and then independently verified. This verification process looks for errors, omissions, misrepresentations, inconsistencies and false statements. Anything less is a waste of time, money and can be dangerous to you and your family. This is a case where you truly get what you pay for!

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I Need A Background Investigation Performed On An Individual. What Should I Do Now?

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