Nebraska Man Accused of Setting Up Phony Background Check Company
Federal investigators in Bellevue, NE arrested a man for running a background check scam. The FBI accuses him of forming a fake background check company and charging consumers $600 for each bogus background check. His total take for this fraudulent activity was a whopping $170,000!
According to reports, the 51-year-old man had previously been indicted on wire and mail fraud charges before he started his latest scam company. Apparently, he indicated he could run FBI and Interpol background checks on anyone—which is not true. FBI records are not generally available to the public.
It’s far too easy for scammers to find victims who will pay $600 for a fake “FBI-quality” background check. Employers and hiring managers should do their due diligence and make sure they’re using a reputable employee background check company.
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- Is it ISO 9001 Certified?
- Is it Better Business Bureau Accredited?
- Is it a member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners?
- Is it FCRA Compliant as a Consumer Reporting Agency?
- Is it PCI Compliant?
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