While it is possible for FBI checks to be inaccurate, its highly unlikely in this case. The common inaccuracies with the FBI check is that it does not have a comprehensive coverage with respect to jurisdictions. The FBI gets its data from law enforcement agencies and state criminal record repositories. These sources only represent about 65% of all records available. The records are often just arrests and do not contain updates on the court case. If the case has been dismissed it is possible they have the right person but the wrong information. The FBI uses a fingerprint to match identity so as for a case of mistaken identity its unlikely in this case.

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I have been reading and answering questions on forums for quite some time and I guess I didn’t even realize how little people actually knew about background checks. I have been in the business for quite some time so it seems second nature to me. Below are some of the myths that I will try and dispel and I look forward to any questions you may have Read more…

My employer Crimcheck.com is now offering completely legal FBI background checks. We have recently obtained permission from Ohio BCI and the FBI to use a fingerprint scanner that in most cases will return a criminal record check within two days and in many cases within hours. The process used to take weeks and a fingerprint card had to be filled out. This process is much easier and cleaner. If you are interested please contact Ryan Sherman at Crimcheck.com ryan@crimcheck.com .

What would you do if an employee made a comment like this one? “I started to grab her by the throat and choke her, until the top part of her head popped off.Then I was going to step on her throat and pluck her bozo hairdo bald. Strand by strand….”

Believe it or not this was from a real threat assesment performed by the FBI in response to a problem employee. Take a look at the provided PDF file called Workplace Violence Issues in Response.

So ya wanna be a net detective/netsleuth/cybercop, etc? First of all the claims these types of software packages make are false! Out and out lies. I had written an article about background checks several years ago and included some of the flaws with their advertising. I will go over some of the bigger lies here. Read more…