The rising risk of fake certificates in job hunting

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Unfortunately, fake certificates have become a growing problem in today’s background screening market. For some job candidates, the pressure to stand out can be overwhelming. We’ll be the first to […]

The Rise of Fake Applicants

Excerpted from a LinkedIn Blog by Russell Lobsenz, PhD Something strange has been happening in recruiting over the last few years, and many TA teams and hiring managers are noticing […]

Do background checks detect employee fraudsters?

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Yes and no! We were alarmed when running across last month’s report by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) that stated 88 percent of occupational fraudsters passed their pre-employment background […]