A federal appeals court has reaffirmed its earlier decision to grant a preliminary injunction to a group of scientists working under contract to NASA who claim that NASA’s mandatory background checks violate the group’s right to privacy. Read more…

Today the FBI announced the results of an unprecedented five-day nationwide sweep targeting criminals involved in trafficking children for prostitution in the United States. The stings, dubbed “Operation Cross Country,” spanned 16 cities and resulted in the arrest of 389 people and the recovery of 21 children. Read more…

The author of this article has neglected to indicate that it is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to use credit as the sole determining factor in a pre employment screening background check. Additionally, she failed to understand that an employment application is not an acceptable release for an employer to conduct a credit check on a potential hire. There must be a separate document sometimes referred to as a background authorization form, which an applicant must sign. This way there is not a “hidden” authorization granted by the applicant. Read more…

I never quite understood the importance of background checks until I started working for Crimcheck.com. After beginning my new job I soon learned that the easiest way to ensure a safe work environment begins with one of the first steps, the background check. Read more…

There are specific procedures for running background checks in every state. California is different than most states. Read more…

There are many ways you can run background checks on the general public. The two most popular ways include services over the Internet or hiring a company to do it. There are many reasons you might need to run a background check on someone. Read more…

Here is a great article that underscores the message that we have been saying. Online Databases are dangerous and should be utilized as an add on to a background screening program, not the primary source of information. Read more…

On June 10, 2008, Connecticut enacted a law which will require businesses that maintain personal information (e.g. Social Security number (SSN), driver’s license number, account number, or credit/debit card number), to, among other things: Read more…

Crimcheck.com is proud to take part in assisting those affected of the Midwest Floods. We are offering free background checks to families taking in evacuees, and we are also offering free contractor license verifications for people looking to rebuild or repair their property. Read more…

I just got back from Cedar Rapids, Iowa and was humbled by the displacement and devastation the floods have cause families and businesses. After viewing many of the downtown structures it became quickly apparent that it will be many months before businesses can even think about opening and they will definitely need professional help. I saw a sea of emergency restorative companies flooding the area like the water the week prior. I am sure most of these companies are legitimate but there are always those that will prey on the unfortunate. As a result of this experience we have sent out the press release below. Read more…