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Resume fraud poses major risk to employers (and employment agencies are part of the problem)

by Dennis Beaver | background checks, employment

January 11, 2014 • By Dennis Beaver Last week we told you about David, an attorney who asked an employment agency to find a part-time receptionist. Shortly thereafter, a job counselor phoned, stating that she had “the perfect candidate,” and emailed her resume. Two...

Can employers trust what employment agencies say?

by Dennis Beaver | background checks, employment

January 04, 2014 • By Dennis Beaver If you are an employer presently using, or considering using the services of an employment agency, our story today could save you hours of wasted time, embarrassment, theft or worse, and we begin with this question: When an...

It’s dangerous to trust an online background search

by Dennis Beaver | background checks, employment

June 8, 2013 • By Dennis Beaver Last week we told you about the surprise awaiting church members when their newly hired pastor gave his first sermon. “It wasn’t just that it lasted over two hours and the guy could not stop talking, or that he screamed at any church...

Online background checks can be a dangerous rip-off

by Dennis Beaver | background checks, dating, employment

June 1, 2013 • By Dennis Beaver Are you just about to click “submit” on an Internet-based “Background Search” website, checking out a possible new employee or maybe the love of your life? We have all seen online ads, which for $20, in just a few hours time, claim to:...
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