Background Checks

Performing a Background Check on someone means verifying the background history of that person. If you are conducting a pre-employment screening then this usually refers to one or more of the following: an I.D. verification which includes the verification of their Social Security Number and their address and employment history, a Civil Litigation History check, a Criminal Conviction History check, a Personal Credit History check, a Driver's License Record check, an Education Verification, an previous Employment Verification, a Professional License Verification --- and usually, a Drug Test to detect the use of illegal drugs and/or the illegal use of controlled substances.
There are several popular web sites available for online background checks. Some of the most popular are E-Background Check, U.S. Search, Net Detective Plus and Best People Search. These web sites offer a variety of levels of investigation, depending upon your needs. Some of the information gathered is instant, however for more detailed reports, you should expect a wait anywhere between 1 and 7 days.

Most of the major online background search firms will adhere to the strict laws outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The Act prohibits certain information like bankruptcies over 10 years old or criminal charges without convictions from being considered in the pre-employment process. Employers should use the services of a competent professional, when doing background checks, that understands the needs and legal obligations of the company.

If you do a search in any major search engine for "free background check" you will be overwhelmed with the search results and paid advertisements regarding offers for free background checks. If this is the first time you have attempted to perform a free background check you may be in for a surprise. Determining what your specific needs are will help you determine the type of background search you need to perform and also the possible cost involved in obtaining that specific information. Whatever your needs are one of the most important things in doing a background check is being confident that the information you receive is accurate. If the information is inaccurate then it is worthless to you no matter how much or little it costs.

Some things to look for in selecting a background check company are:

Experience - You need to ask how many years has the company been in business doing background checks. It is not really necessary to go with the oldest background check service but try to stay away from the ones that haven't been around long enough to make a good name for themselves.

Accurate and Comprehensive results - does the company just say they check their information or do they actually double check to make sure what they are reporting is accurate. Do they send a fact checker to the court house or do they just "ping" a database for matches.

Easy of Use - how easy is it to use. Is it able to satisfy your current needs yet flexible enough to grow with you as your needs change. Before selecting a background check service have a list ready of what you need. Ask questions before buying don't assume just because one service offers a certain feature that all background check services do. It can also be beneficial to ask a question or two just to see how quickly and helpful the answer is. This can help you determine how much support you will receive in the future.

Competitive Pricing - selecting the highest priced background check service doesn't always mean you will get the best background check possible. However, selecting the lowest priced services isn't always a good idea either. Search around and find the one that fits your personal needs with a price you can live with. Watch out for those companies that add a range of fees to their service that in the long run make them much more expensive than their competitors. It can also be important to purchase the package that best suits your needs. In other words if you are only going to do one background check then don't purchase an unlimited background check subscription.

Secure Transmission - When you do an online search on someone that information is transferred across the internet. That personal data should be transferred in a confidential manner.

There is a limit to what you can find for free though so if you need more in-dept information or are having a hard time finding any information at all we do offer a very good background check software package.