The recent case of Clark Rockefeller…or ‘who ever he is’…could be the most clever cover up in the history of mankind. And the harsh reality is...the person who sleeps beside you each night may not be who you thought.
Every now and then a story comes up where two people meet on a dating website, in a bar, or at a church and later discover, sometimes too late, that the person is broke when they said they were rich or the person is found to be dangerous. This man, Rockefeller, spent over twenty years out of sight of the authorities. An amazing yet disturbing accomplishment, I must add. If he did actually murder someone as authorities suspect, his former wife should feel grateful she is alive.
But this case (and many others) raises a serious question as to why there are not more people taking advantage of the background check technology they have at their fingertips. Technology that overwhelmingly increases their odds of safety in today’s vast world of uncertainty.
Background checks can be ordered by anyone via the web. However, take caution in using the “instant” background check. These database portals may not reveal all of the information you need to know about a person. The price may look good, but the result could be less than accurate. Mr. Rockefeller’s past may not have been revealed in an instant background check search. If he stole someone’s identity that did not have a criminal record, a name search would not give accurate information, particularly if there were more than one Clark Rockefellers out there. A thorough social security trace, credit check, and county criminal search could have uncovered some suspicious information, particularly if he lied about where he lived or worked.
If you didn’t spend your entire life growing up with the one you intend to marry, you may not know who you are chumming up with. Getting a comprehensive personal background check is the best way to secure your happiness. Ask your partner-to-be to order a background check from MyBackgroundCheck.com and you can view it over the secure server when completed. If he or she refuses...well, maybe you should consider the single life again.
Best wishes!
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Landlords are doing background checks on tenant applicants more than ever, but a recent story about a landlord who tried to rape an apartment seeker in Spokane, Washington raises some serious questions about who should be doing the background checking.
What is most troubling about this case is that this landlord had a prior criminal history and was set free by a judge during appeals after a jury convicted him of rape. While free waiting appeals court, he tried to rape again.
As a tenant, you are generally under the presumption that the person renting you a house or apartment is credible because, after all, he/she owns the dwelling you wish to occupy. You, unfortunately, are the vulnerable and unsuspecting. Cases of sexual harassment by bosses are similar to this type of situation, where the person believes he/she has power over you and your life.
The truth is that you really don’t know who to trust in this world – so, if you're suspecting at all, get a background check on that person – even if it's your landlord.
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