What is BackgroundChecks.com?
BackgroundChecks.com provides background check and credit check services to businesses and employers.
What does Backgroundchecks.com look for?
Their services include criminal background checks and employment and education verification.
Dangers of Instant Background Checks
One service that background checks com offers is the convenience of instant criminal background checks. While instant background checks may sound great, they can be problematic. The information contained in these reports from BackgroundChecks.com can do serious harm if they are inaccurate.
Inaccurate criminal history on an employment background check can prevent you from getting a job or a promotion.
The most common type of background check mistake we see is a mixed file. A mixed file happens when information belonging to another person shows up on your background check.
Background Check Errors and Your Rights
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), reporting agencies must follow certain rules and standards for accuracy. If errors on your backgroundchecks.com report have caused you to miss out on a job opportunity, you may be able to sue in Federal Court. The FCRA also gives you the right to dispute any errors on your background check.
Dispute Errors on Your BackgroundChecks.com Report
BackgroundChecks.com must be sure that all material within the credit report or background check they issue is accurate. Not only is BackgroundChecks.com responsible for making sure there are no errors, so is the person or business using the reports for screening. If there are inaccuracies, consumers must be able to dispute errors or mistakes. Consumers also must be notified of negative items of their report when it has been used against them.
Can I Sue Backgroundchecks.com for Errors on My Background Check?
You may have a case and may be able to sue in federal court if any of the following happened:
- You lost a job due to errors on your background check
- Your job start date was delayed because of errors on your background check
- You missed out on a promotion because of errors on your background check
- You were fired due to inaccurate information on your background check
Get Help for Backgroundchecks.com Reporting Errors
The consumer protection attorneys at Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C. can help. Call now 1-877-735-8600 or fill out our form for a free consultation.
Contact Information for BackgroundChecks.com
Address: P.O. Box 353
Chapin, South Carolina, 29036
Phone: 866-265-6602
Fax: 866-306-9258
Website: www.BackgroundChecks.com
