Identity Checks and Money Laundering
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19th Nov 2024 | 
3 Min. To Read
The property market is picking up again as interest rates start to fall, and with summer being the peak time of year to move house, estate agents around the country...
Why Identity Checking is Important
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12th Nov 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
Why Identity Checking is Important Identity theft and associated scams are frequently covered in the press and on television. It’s something which many people are worried about. For businesses, protecting...
Credit Checks and Quicker Evictions for Tenants
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5th Nov 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
Landlords are increasingly campaigning for stricter measures to guard against tenants moving in and then not paying their rent. A recent landlord survey revealed that 70% of them believed that...
Risks of Not Doing Background Screening
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29th Oct 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
It’s common knowledge in the recruitment industry that not doing thorough background screening checks can incur significant costs for a business, both financially and in terms of reputation. If you...
Scammers, AI and Forged Documents
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22nd Oct 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
Industry experts have highlighted a worrying new trend in ways to beat sophisticated identity verification processes. A recent investigation shows that fraudsters have turned to AI and deepfake technology to...
Tinder Starts Verifying Identities of Users
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15th Oct 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
Famous dating app Tinder has started to enhance its identity verification for UK users. They are doing this by implementing passport or driving licence checks alongside a video selfie. This...
Spotting Right to Work Fraud
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8th Oct 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
If you’re applying for a position, or trying to recruit people to fill vacancies, you will probably be aware of Right to Work checks. These aim to try to stop...
Should You Be Concerned about Forged References?
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1st Oct 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
Hiring the right staff can be challenging. From an employer’s point of view, they want the right person to start work as quickly as possible, with minimum paperwork. However, references...
Document Verification and Selfie Spoofing
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24th Sep 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
Most of us are aware of the issues around identity theft. This sort of crime is often financial, with fraudsters stealing your personal information to allow them to take out...
Remote Working Overseas
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17th Sep 2024 | 3 Min. To Read
One of the main consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant shift in the way we all work. Many workers are still working from home fully, or...
