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5 Examples of a Bad Background Check

Unfortunately, we see examples of a bad background check almost every day.  Below are a few unfortunate examples of an individual or business who opted to take the “short road” in terms of their background check provider and failed to uncover critical information.  For each example, you see where the “red flags” were not seen […]

The Moneyball Approach to Due Diligence Investigations

This weekend, many moviegoers and avid baseball fans around the country will be taking some time away from the grind of daily life to see Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill star in the film “Moneyball,” based on the 2003 Michael Lewis best seller that catapulted the Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane into the most […]

Samuel "Mouli" Cohen Trial Set

The trial for Samuel “Mouli” Cohen, which was scheduled to begin on September 19, 2011, is now set to begin on October 17, 2011.  Jury selection will begin on October 13, 2011. The trial will be held in San Francisco before Judge Charles R. Breyer. As previously reported, in August 2010, federal prosecutors in California […]

Facebook is Not a Background Check

Facebook is not a background check. There, we said it. This post was prompted by an article titled “Parents Conduct Background Checks via Facebook.” The article explains that “when you arrange a play date for your kids, you’re probably going to undergo a background check [via Facebook].” It’s not just this article. There seems to […]

How to Avoid Being Duped by Fake Military Credentials

There have been a number of stories over the last several years regarding individuals who exaggerated or completely falsified military credentials.  The most troubling stories include the faking of military credentials by a school instructor and reports of falsified congressional Medal of Honor awards by individuals who had contributed to the Veterans History Project. Navy […]