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Huge Rise in Fraudulent Tenancy Applications

| 9th Jul 2024 | 3 Min. To Read

A recent investigation by a property website has revealed that landlords are experiencing a significant surge in fraudulent tenancy applications, raising concerns about the reliability of tenants in terms of...

Security Vetting for Work in Government

| 2nd Jul 2024 | 3 Min. To Read

It’s perhaps not surprising that background vetting and identity checks for positions working in the government are standard practice. Most civil servants and other public workers will have some sort...

Lengthy Identity Checks for House Buying

| 25th Jun 2024 | 3 Min. To Read

The typical home buyer in the UK spends approximately 4.7 hours, equivalent to 282 minutes of working time, doing all of the paperwork associated with face-to-face verification of their identity...

Spotting a Fake Education Certificate

| 18th Jun 2024 | 3 Min. To Read

It’s no secret that people lie on their CV. Some will just exaggerate their responsibilities a little, others will tell much bigger lies about previous employers or will fake educational...

Key Reasons Why People Fail Social Media Screening

| 11th Jun 2024 | 3 Min. To Read

In 2024, almost everyone has a social media presence somewhere on the internet. Social media screening is a quick, easy, and cheap way for employers to gain insights into prospective...

Director Checks What Are They?

| 4th Jun 2024 | 3 Min. To Read

Employing a new director for your business without conducting the proper director checks can be a recipe for disaster, causing potential damage to your company's reputation. Director checks are not...

Trends in Fake ID Documents

| 28th May 2024 | 3 Min. To Read

2023 marked a turning point in the way in which employers run background checks on people applying to work. 2023 saw a surge in online background checking, increased reliance on...

Airside Pass Background Screening for Aviation

| 21st May 2024 | 3 Min. To Read

An airside pass, also referred to as an airport security pass or airport identification card, gives authorised workers access to secure areas within airports in the UK. These secure areas,...

What is a Share Code and Why Might You Need One?

| 14th May 2024 | 3 Min. To Read

The concept of a share code check for identity checks as part of pre-employment screening is relatively recent in the UK, introduced by the government in July 2021. The idea...

Employment Gap Analysis

| 7th May 2024 | 3 Min. To Read

Anyone looking for a job knows that big gaps on their CV between finishing one job and starting another can be a red flag for employers. The temptation is often...