Criminal History Check: Top 5 Providers Announced

June 20, 2013 - PRLog -- After months of research in the field, Criminal History Checks revealed which companies offer the best deals for checking someone’s criminal history. Their results include the companies’ histories and services as taken from a survey of hundreds of online options.

Click here to go to the provider that got the #1 spot.

Criminal History Checks have narrowed their results down to just five of the web’s best providers. They show what scores each has received from the Better Business Bureau and details what justifies those scores, including things like automatic subscription renewals and ease of web site design. In doing so, this website is unique in trying to help consumers decipher scams that even reputable criminal background check companies indulge in.

The most common scheme found was when the company would automatically renew a seven-day trial subscription and begin charging clients without their knowledge. In some cases, this lowered company’s BBB score down by a whole letter grade. It is advised that consumers read through online contracts carefully and make sure they keep close eyes on their credit card activity.

CriminalBackgroundCheck also offers tips for consumers interested in finding out more about someone’s criminal history. It’s necessary to double-check information, for example, because background checkers are not always accurate. In this sense, if you discover someone’s criminal history, rather than simply dismissing it as criminal behavior, call and confirm with the state court (if possible) and learn about the case details. It’s possible that a mistake was made, and your potential new hire deserves a fair chance.

It’s also recommended that consumers decide ahead of time what they want to know. Different companies offer different services for a whole range of prices, from $20 to as much as $100. To avoid being taken in by companies’ glossy offers, have a plan going in.

There are several more tips to be found on CriminalBackgroundCheck.me, including ideas on how to find pre-checked employee candidates and suggestions for more hands-on criminal background investigation.

The study also shows you which companies require written consent from the individual under investigation, and which bypass that allowance. This is a crucial note, because proper criminal history checks are only allowed to be completed under strict state and federal regulation (which is why we need to hire anyone at all). Understanding how different companies operate can help consumers decide which option is the most worth their money.

Individual checks may be performed just to satisfy someone's curiosity or want to learn more about a future spouse, a dating partner or simply a person people think they aren't what they present themselves to be.

On the other hand, business checks are a totally different field where the individual people are performing their check on must be notified so in case they are not hired, they may know the likely reason. For this type of checks, it's highly recommended people consult with a lawyer first.

For more information, visit CriminalBackgroundCheck.me to learn more about the objective criteria they've used to rank the providers.