Was doing a background check and something came up under the federal criminal record

That's an interesting dilemma. There's a whole host of background companies out there. Some are really good at what they do, others are, well,...

How far back do Texas employers go as far as a background check is concerned?

It depends on what background company is hired. Sometimes employers will simply order a state of Texas report. Others will order a National and a...

Warrants and arrest information may appear on your criminal or employment background report, depending on the background reporting company and...

How can I remove my name as a tenant from a foreclosure judgment which is now showing up in public records under my actual name?

In addition to the above, you should dispute with the credit bureaus the information with a detailed dispute. You should include whatever...

What is Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse?

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA") a reporting agency may report arrest records for up to 7 years (regardless of conviction). This is...

How do I go about suing someone in another state for debts on my credit report due to illegal forging of my signature?

You have rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to dispute the report and expect the reporting bureau to conduct an investigation. The...

What can I do about a warrant that showed on background check... But...

Interesting question. As the previous person indicated, perhaps there's a problem with the background report. Often background reports mix...

Background check terminated me after 3 years of employment

It is legal for a employer to use a background check to determine whether a job applicant is employable or if a current employee is eligible to...

What if a collector is harrassing my family at work?

Yes. It appears that the debt collector is violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Under the Act, a debt collector may not: Use threat...

Will an " adjudication withheld" be used against you later in a defamation/slander case ?

How did this individual communicate to others that you had this background?