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Basics

How Public Records Give You an Edge in Homebuying

Dig up data on the seller, street, and neighborhood to inform your home search and your buying decisions.
In the News

Is Blockchain Pointing Its Gaze at the Background Check Industry?

With the new tech on the cusp of taking over, background reports may start looking a tad bit different.
Your Privacy

Are You Vaccinated? The Answer Could Start Showing Up on Background Reports

Companies could potentially look to background checks for proof of vaccination.
Relationships

Did You Just Swipe Right on a “Roach”?

Here's how to defend yourself from the disturbing online hookup trend known only as "Roaching"...
Relationships

Is He Cheating? Know Once and for All

Don't be in the dark any longer.
Your Privacy

Protect Your Information Online Like the Security Experts Do

Cyber crime is at an all-time high, and background checks might be the only answer.
Smarter Living

Seller Beware: Your Online Ad Draws Scammers

We are instinctively cautious when purchasing from strangers, but scammers also pretend to be buyers. Learn to spot them.
Relationships

The Telltale Signs You Married a Bigamist

You never really know who you just tied the knot with.
Your Privacy

Shut It Down: How You Can Seal Your Court Records

These are the steps jurisdictions generally require before a judge might agree to seal, or even destroy, your records.
In the News

Global Cyber Criminals Are Getting Caught by Background Checks

Atlanta fraudster may have been stopped in his tracks by a background report.
In the News

The Colorado Elections Clerk Who Stole All the Info

Investigators turn to background reports to stop hackers in their tracks.
Your Privacy

Here's What Google Knows About You

If you printed out the personal details Google collects on the average person, the papers would stack as high as the Eiffel Tower.
In the News

She Opened Her Husband’s Laptop Only to Discover His Shocking Betrayal

Shocked and appalled, her next steps were not what you might expect.
Your Privacy

How to Remove Your Personal Information From the Internet

Read our step-by-step guide to reducing your online footprint.
Basics

Why You Should Background-Search Yourself, and How

To potential employers, creditors, landlords, and strangers, your records are your reputation.
Your Privacy

Beware Friends Reading Posts: The Scary Social Media Loophole

If you think that restricting your account only to friends makes your social media interactions private, think again.
Relationships

4 Tips for Finding Long-Lost Family

When you're ready to reunite with a loved one, use these proven tips.
Relationships

Credit Scores and Committed Relationships: Your Love Match

The surprising link between lasting relationships and matching credit scores.
Smarter Living

The Free Tax Prep Service You Already Pay for but Probably Never Heard Of

70% of Americans could prepare their federal tax return easily online for free, if only they knew about the IRS Free File.
Relationships

Is Your Divorce Public Record?

The realities of (and alternatives to) your divorce records being open to public view.
Relationships

Do Dating Apps Even Try to Verify Their Users' Backgrounds?

What the big services in the dating scene do to discourage abuse and how you can protect yourself.
Relationships

Practice Safe Dating: Have You Done a Background Search on the Person You're About to Meet?

Catfish, cheater, axe murderer, felon—who could you be dating?
Basics

A Comprehensive Guide to a Background Check

What you need to know about a background check
Basics

Could a Background Check Hurt Your Job Search?

Some employers will look beyond your resume, but there are rules for what they can see about you and how they use it.
Smarter Living

Defeat Porch Pirates: Tips for Avoiding Package Theft

Package thieves get bolder and smarter every day. Here's how you can outwit them and stop them from stealing your package.
Relationships

Find Hidden Social Media Profiles

Put on your sleuthing cap and deploy these 5 tried-and-true tricks to uncover hidden social media profiles.
Basics

What Do Employers Look for in a Background Check?

Know what employers look for in a background check so you can be prepared.
Basics

How Long Do Background Checks Take?

Discover how long a background check typically takes and what you can expect during the process.
Court Records

How Long Does a Misdemeanor Stay on Your Record?

Even though a misdemeanor is a minor violation, it is still considered a criminal offense and will appear on a person's record.
Basics

How Far Back Do Background Checks Go?

Understand the scope and limitations of background checks regarding the timeframe of past records.
Court Records

Can You Pass a Background Check With a Misdemeanor?

The possible consequences of having a misdemeanor on your background report, and how long it stays there.
Basics

What Is a Military Background Check, and What Does It Include?

As you would imagine, military background checks are quite thorough. Could you pass one?
Basics

How Do I Know If I Passed My Background Check?

Are nerves getting the best of you when it comes down to knowing if you passed your background check? We'll talk about the basics of background checks, how they work, how long they take, and what to do if you don't pass your background check.
Smarter Living

Know Your Neighbor: A "Golden Girls" Lesson

You might be friendly with the new neighbors at first, until George Clooney shows up.
Relationships

4 Things You Can Learn From a Person's Address History

Public records can reveal the messy truth that you won't always see on someone's social media.
Smarter Living

Job Hunting? What to Do About Gaps in Your Employment Record

Be prepared to address longer periods of downtime in a job interview with these valuable strategies.
Basics

Reverse Address Lookup: Who Lives There?

Vet your neighbors, research a home for sale, and other good uses for a reverse address search.
Basics

Tips to Help You Pass a Background Check

We explain what it means to pass a background check and how to tilt the odds in your favor when you face a background check.
Basics

NACI (National Agency Check with Inquiries) Background Check Explained

If you’re looking to apply for a federal position, here’s some information you need to know about the application process for a NACI background check.
Basics

A Step-by-Step Guide: How to Run a Background Check on Yourself

Discover how to run a quick background check on yourself and the eight steps to follow for a successful outcome.
Court Records

Legal Lingo Explained: Breaking Down the Meaning of “Awaiting Disposition”

If you're unfamiliar with legal jargon and need to know what "awaiting disposition" means, we'll cover every aspect in today's article.
Relationships

7 Tips for Safer Online Dating

Modern romance exposes us to strangers on the internet—protect yourself!
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