Do You Know the Difference Between a Background Check and a Real Investigation?

Instant background check companies often talk about their services as if they were foolproof ways of spotting criminals, drug addicts, and those with troubled pasts. CrimShield CEO David Pickron says that the reality, however, is completely different... and industry professionals know it.

The fact of the matter is that there is an enormous gap between what you can get from a traditional instant background check and a true verification from a company like CrimShield. Unfortunately, most people – including business owners, executives, and HR managers – fail to understand the difference.

Here are a few things you should know about what separates one from the other, as highlighted by Pickron and the CrimShield team:

1. A true background investigation has a human element. Normal instant background checks simply look for data stored in a large database. If nothing comes up, or it doesn't match exactly to the search entered, then important information can get lost in the process, and criminals can slip through the cracks.
2. It's the difference between information and analysis. Of course, relying on computerized searches isn't a great strategy when actual criminals are actively working to beat them and you. That's why CrimShield employs trained, licensed private investigators to verify what they see, look for missing information or discrepancies, and ensure that you're getting a real picture of someone's personal and criminal histories.
3. A good background verification system is ongoing. One problem with instant checks is that the information tends to be static. In other words, if a person is convicted of a crime after they start working for you, or with you, you might not ever know. At CrimShield, we encourage our clients to sign up for regular updates, so they can be informed and protected now, as well as in the future.

In other words, the big difference between an instant background check and a CrimShield investigation is common sense. We have access to the same information that other companies do, but we also go deeper and make sure that what we are seeing makes sense. That way, convicted criminals and dangerous individuals can't change a few details (like digits in a Social Security number, or a middle initial on their application) and use the discrepancies or missing data to fool you into thinking they have a clean history.

Do you want to "check a box" on background investigation, or have a true system for keeping thieves and criminals out of your company, home, or school? If you're serious about protecting yourself and those around you, call 1-888-422-2547 or email the CrimShield team today.