Background Checks (aka Criminal Histories)

There are two kinds of background checks –

One where you simply want to say you ran one

Or one where you actually need to know what their background is.

We provide the second one. You can go online and find a myriad of providers to give you the first one for a variety of prices. Our prices are also reasonable and we give you true, accurate results.

Criminal history facts:

The fallacy of National Background Checks: States do not share criminal information with other states in a central location except for with federal agencies the public does not have direct access to. And many states don’t release them at all except to law enforcement agencies.

The cost to access some states is very high and some states do not allow public access at all. If you are offered a nationwide check for $35 you can be assured that they are not accessing the state repositories. If I added up all of the state access fees and county fees to actually run a nationwide search – it would be well over $500. So what are you getting for that too-good-to-be-true price?

Criminals know how to avoid their criminal record. Our proven process for name search criminal records stays one step ahead of their techniques.

The only true national criminal history is through the FBI by fingerprints and can only be requested by the individual.

How far back can you get conviction records? It depends on the state.

Other Pre-Screening Reports

When there is a need to know more, there is more to know. One thing most people don’t realize is that most criminals never get caught. So getting a clear criminal history back doesn’t mean your subject is not a criminal or trouble.

An investigative report can include:

Personal references – untrustworthy or unstable people cannot provide you with 3 references who have known them for 3 years or more who will vouch for them who are not family or a past employer.

Past Employers – it isn’t true that employers only give dates and job title. At least not when a professional is doing the asking. By talking to supervisors, co-workers, or clients, we can often gain incredible insight into the person’s work ethics. Also, if we do run into a brick wall, we simply remind the company that they may face damages if they do not provide important information if we ask, and a formal investigation by police later reveal that a situation could have been avoided if they were upfront.

Education – this is one of the most lied about issues on a resume. Checking it may not be required for the job but checking their honesty is wise.

Federal records – these are separate from state records. The standard background check from most providers covers states only never touching federal records. They need to be searched separately.

Civil records – law suits can be the way some people make a living. We check to make sure you are not their next target.

Professional licenses – we verify their license and research any complaints or sanctions.

OIG: Office of Inspector General database of Welfare and Healthcare Fraud

EPLS: Excluded Parties List – this is a database of individuals and companies who are excluded from government contracts.

Driving record – this is heavily protected by federal and state laws. 

If you require additional investigative reports we will get back to you with a quote and additional information.