Background Check Mistakes

Did you know that up to 41% of background checks may contain errors? That is a very scary statistic when 73% of employers require background screenings when interviewing candidates for a job. If you discover that you’ve been a victim of a background check mistake, our team at Boss Law is here to help. Since 2005, we’ve helped our clients with a variety of consumer protection issues, including background check mistakes. If you need help, we can use our legal knowledge and resources to help protect your interests.

Why It is Crucial to Dispute Incorrect Credit Reports

How does this background check error happen? There are a variety of reasons that can explain how background check errors can occur:

Mistaken identity. Reports can get “mixed” between two people – usually because those people have similar names or social security numbers.

Identity theft. Thieves can use your personal information to open credit cards and ruin your credit. In many cases, you won’t even realize you are the victim of identity theft until it’s too late.

Incorrect criminal record. The most common background check error occurs when someone with NO criminal record gets their file mixed with someone who DOES have a criminal record. This is very concerning because 65 million Americans have a criminal record, (nearly 1 in 5), which means the chances of being confused with someone else with a criminal record is significant.

So, if you find yourself dealing with a background check mistake, what can you do?