TransUnion SmartMove is only a tool. It can be helpful, but it’s not perfect. When you apply for a rental, your application may be processed through a screening service called TransUnion SmartMove, offered by TransUnion Rental Screening Solutions, Inc. (often referred to simply as SmartMove). Learn how SmartMove works, what kind of information it reports […]
A Checkr background check is the mysterious gatekeeper standing between you and your driver’s seat. You signed up to drive for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, or Instacart because you’re ready to make flexible income, set your own hours, and live the gig-life dream. But then… the email hits your inbox. “We regret to inform you that […]
Yes, an insurance background check is a real thing. It’s the invisible handshake that decides whether you get a fair deal or face an instant insurance rejection. If it feels like you can’t make a move these days without someone peering into your personal history, you’re not wrong. Employers do it. Landlords do it. Even […]
Do Uber drivers make a good living, or are they just chauffeuring people around for the glory of a five-star rating and a $2 tip? Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering it. Buckle up, because we’re diving deep into the Uber ecosystem, from Uber rides to Uber Eats – from sign-up woes […]
Sometimes your tenant screening background check tells a story that isn’t yours. Thankfully, there’s a fix for this. Tenant screening background check reports are supposed to help landlords make fair, informed decisions, but when they get it wrong, the consequences can follow you for years. From mistaken criminal records to outdated evictions, one bad data entry […]
While corporations may shrug off their mistakes, you’re the one paying the price. Knowing how to fix background check errors for good is self-protection 101. You finally land that dream job, find an apartment that doesn’t resemble a shoebox, or maybe you’re just renewing insurance. But then a background check slides in like an unwanted […]
It is not an exaggeration to state that when it comes to navigating life after an encounter with the criminal legal system, consumer justice is criminal justice. For criminal defense lawyers, it may not be immediately apparent, but ensuring justice for criminal defendants also requires truth, accuracy and accountability in the criminal history reports that […]
Your Accurint report can quietly shape your financial and professional future without you ever seeing it. In fact, most people don’t even know they have an Accurint report until something goes wrong – like being denied a job, housing, or insurance because of a mysterious “background report.” And Accurint reports, like all background check reports, […]
The Checkr background check should be just another step toward employment – not an obstacle. But it doesn’t always work that way. Fear not though! A Checkr background check isn’t a moral judgment or a test of character. It’s simply a verification process that helps employers make confident decisions during the hiring process. The goal […]