Background Check

A woman's face is covered by digital data lines, showing an error in her LexisNexis consumer report.

LexisNexis Consumer Report: What It Is & How to Dispute It

LexisNexis isn’t flawless. Despite its size, sophistication, and influence, LexisNexis consumer reports are not immune to errors. What has billions of dollars, access to oceans of personal data, and the quiet power to derail your job prospects, housing application, or insurance coverage – without ever speaking to you directly? If you guessed a massive data […]

Background Check February 05, 2026
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5 Major Things a Consumer Litigation Lawyer Helps With  

 When something goes wrong, whether it’s your finances, your privacy, or your product – a consumer litigation lawyer is your first line of protection.     Most people don’t realize how many corners of life consumer law touches until something goes wrong, like: Whether you’re being harassed by debt collectors, scammed by shady ads, burned by a […]

Background Check January 22, 2026
An Amazon Flex driver sits in a chair, holding a steering wheel, without a truck. It conveys that errors unfairly steal jobs.

Unfair Amazon Flex Driver Disqualifications & Deactivations

Many hardworking people eager for Amazon Flex driver jobs discover that Amazon hiring is less “flex” and more “mystery elimination round.” For many, being an Amazon Flex driver sounds ideal. Flexible hours. Be your own boss. Work with Amazon Prime, Whole Foods, and the world’s most recognizable logistics machine. But many qualified candidates get blocked […]

Background Check January 19, 2026
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Walmart Application: Legal Tips For Your Background Check                    

Submitting a Walmart application should feel like the first step toward steady  employment, not the beginning of a bureaucratic scavenger hunt where the clues are vague emails and the prize is… more waiting.                       With thousands of Walmart jobs available nationwide and constant talk of Walmart hiring, you might think the Walmart application process would be […]

Background Check January 12, 2026
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RentGrow Mistakes Can Kill Your Rental—Fix Them and Move In

If RentGrow costs you a rental, don’t accept defeat – fight back. Data mistakes shouldn’t dictate where you live or how you’re judged. You finally found the perfect apartment – reasonable rent, decent neighbors, and maybe even a coffee shop downstairs. But then it happens: “Your application has been denied due to your RentGrow background […]

Background Check December 29, 2025
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Security Clearance Jobs: When Background Checks Backfire

Security clearance jobs are no joke. They require top tier candidates to meet flawless standards. A single error in a background check report can be a totally undeserved red flag. If you’ve ever dreamed of working on something top secret, the kind of job where even your group chat can’t know what you do – […]

Background Check December 15, 2025
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THIS is the #1 Disqualifier for Delivery Driver Jobs

A spotless driving record IRL can’t save you from a bad report. Disqualifiers are an expected part of any job application, even among the variety of sought-after delivery driver jobs available. What may not be expected is how often those disqualifiers waiver between legitimate reasons and wildly unfair mistakes. Like when a background check report […]

Background Check December 10, 2025
A couple unpacks boxes in a new rental. It conveys that clearing errors on a TransUnion SmartMove report is critical.

TransUnion SmartMove: What It Is and How It Impacts Renters

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 […]

Background Check December 01, 2025
A road map shows destinations on the journey of disputing a Checkr background check.

Legal Roadmap: Checkr Background Check & Rideshare Drivers

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 […]

Background Check November 24, 2025