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by Blake Forrester
6/20/2011 12:25:00 PM
A well-known dating site will start running background checks after a high profile case where a woman was raped by a man she met on the site who turned out to be a convicted sex offender. The case highlights the dangers of meeting people online. The woman who was the victim of the sexual assault has sued the dating site, asking a judge to forbid them from enrolling new members until the site implements a background check screening system.
Although there seems to be no data that measures the number of sexual predators that lurk on dating sites, the recent case illustrates the fact that users may end up arranging dates with dangerous people, just as they might do when meeting people in virtually any other setting.
You probably should know that anytime you meet someone anywhere you could be dealing with a dangerous person. Therefore, a certain amount of caution is always warranted. However, on a dating site where people are hoping to be matched up with other people with whom they may form a relationship, it would be nice if you didn’t have to worry about a new acquaintance turning violent against you.
For its part, the dating site says that it has avoided running checks on users because of fear that the inherent inaccuracies in the system could wrongfully bar some users from participation on the site. Additionally, the dating site has been concerned that the sex offender registry checks could make some users feel unduly secure.
As more cases come to light, more dating sites are beginning to require background checks of their users. Additionally, a member of the United States Congress is introducing legislation that will require dating sites to clearly state whether or not they require background checks of its users. Such a move may pressure even more site operators to do what they can to improve the safety of their online communities and hopefully make people like you more comfortable spending time there.
Although checking for sex offenders among site users may help keep some dangerous people away from dating sites, users should still exercise caution, realizing that an absence of a prior record may mean that some people just haven’t yet been caught. While enjoying the use of dating sites, be sure to follow the safety recommendations they provide.
For less than $10, online daters can request a thorough criminal background check from their potential date. Once the background check is complete, your potential date can share the background check with you.
by Blake Forrester
5/16/2011 10:16:00 AM
As online dating increases in popularity, an increasing number of horror stories have also begun to circulate. Many people have heard about singles who have gotten themselves in dangerous situations by meeting new love interests online. It’s easy for people to misrepresent themselves from behind a computer screen.
Studies have even shown that registered sex offenders are frequently signing up for popular dating sites. It’s safe to say that these known criminals are probably not looking for love. What they may be looking for is their next victim. Even if a person convicted of a sex crime is looking for love, would you want to date them without knowing their past? Don’t you think that you have a right to know who you’re meeting on these sites? Fortunately, there are ways to take control of your online dating.
One of the best ways to protect yourself is to require potential dates to obtain a background check before meeting. The majority of online dating services do not screen new members. If you want to stay safe, you need to take matters into your own hands.
MyBackgroundCheck.com offers criminal background checks that are perfect for online daters. CEO of MyBackgroundCheck.com, Robert Mather, began this service to “inspire confidence in the dating community, to encourage personal responsibility and to promote safe practices." These background checks delve into a person’s criminal history and provide information about past arrests, criminal court hearings, misdemeanors, and felonies.
Keep in mind that these background checks will not offer credit or employment information. You are not violating a person’s privacy by asking that they receive a background check; you are simply keeping yourself safe.
One of the best things about this service, aside from keeping people safe, is that it’s extremely easy to use. For less than $10, online daters will receive a thorough criminal background check. Once your background check is complete, you will be given a certificate that can be shared with anyone. A copy of this certificate can be printed and given to potential dates, landlords, and future employers or can be sent via e-mail.
Providing potential landlords and employers with this information will save them both time and money. It will also prove your responsibility, proactive nature, and express your interest. It’s not every day that someone goes out of their way to make a landlord or employer’s job easier.
With this resource available to online daters, there is absolutely no reason to put yourself in a dangerous situation. MyBackgroundCheck is extremely affordable, easy to use, and can be shared time and time again. Most people spend more than $10 on dinner. Why not spend that money on something that can be used numerous times and will help to keep you safe from questionable characters?
by Blake Forrester
4/25/2011 11:16:00 AM
Redding, CA, April 21, 2011—Online dating can be fun and exciting—and potentially, very dangerous. A southern California woman recently filed charges against a suitor she met through a popular online dating site. She claims that the man sexually assaulted her on their second date—and unbeknownst to her, he had a criminal history of sexual offenses.
A simple background check makes a criminal history available—but dating sites are not obligated to obtain background check reports for their members. MyBackgroundCheck.com—sister site to industry-leading background check company Pre-employ.com—is making it easier for online daters to make more informed choices.
By visiting www.mybackgroundcheck.com/OnlineDatingTips, any individual can quickly and easily purchase a personal background check and then share the confidential results with anyone of his or her choosing. The background checks are affordably priced—around $10.00 each—and are easy to request and to share.
"Most popular online dating services do not screen their members. That responsibility is generally left to the individual," said Robert Mather, CEO of MyBackgroundCheck.com. "By developing a system that enables users to easily purchase and share background check information, we're doing our best to inspire confidence in the dating community, to encourage personal responsibility and to promote safe practices."
While a background check doesn't guarantee safety, it can illuminate any criminal history and provide an accurate picture of an individual's personal background.
"There's simply no reason for online daters to compromise safety by skipping a background check," adds Mather. "It's a simple step that can go a long way toward protecting against individuals who have a history of dangerous or questionable activity."
About MyBackgroundCheck.com
MyBackgroundCheck.com offers individual background check services when applying for schools, rentals, jobs, volunteer work, and even for establishing trusting relationships on social networks. As consumers seek more control over their personal information, Mybackgroundcheck.com casts a primary focus on educating consumers of their rights regarding the usage of their personal information and how to protect it.
To learn more about background checks, please visit http://www.mybackgroundcheck.com or call 1-800-300-1821.
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by Alexis Cameron
4/18/2011 9:12:00 AM
A background check can consist of information from a wide variety of sources and usually includes public records maintained by local, state, and federal governments. Various levels of government keep track of such things as criminal records, driving history, vehicle registrations, workers' compensation history, military service records, property ownership, and court cases in which you may have been a party. If you have been incarcerated, whether in county jail, state prison, or a federal penitentiary, that information will probably be discovered as part of the background check process. Local government records also include the academic history of most Americans, since most of us attend public schools.
It would be a mistake, however, to assume that a personal background check is limited to information assembled by the government. Private companies and individuals can also be involved. Credit bureaus, for example, are private corporations that specialize in tracking how you meet your financial obligations. In the United States, three such companies maintain statistics about how much you owe and whether you pay your bills on time; these records also indicate bankruptcies and reveal whether you have been evicted. Unlike other kinds of records, however, your credit history typically only provides information about the past seven years. Information older than that, except for bankruptcies, which stay on your record for ten years, is discarded.
A thorough pre-employment background check for a security clearance may also include a close look into your personal life. Through such techniques as interviewing your neighbors and checking your personal and character references, employers hope to identify those individuals who are more likely to be hard-working and trustworthy. Background checks in the digital age may also include internet searches using your name or address, and sometimes encompass specific efforts to locate information about you on social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.
Since background checks have become so commonplace, it has become increasingly more practical to run a background check on yourself. Having a background check in hand can be useful in a number of different situations. When searching for a job, the applicant who can provide this information will have an advantage, appearing to be a forward-thinking, responsible individual. Purchased background checks can also be shown to loan officers when you are trying to secure a new mortgage or refinance your home. Finally, prospective renters will be more likely to be offered a lease when they have a background check in hand to show to a landlord.
by Blake Forrester
2/21/2011 10:07:00 AM
A dating background check is a procedure that utilizes professional resources to determine if a person one is dating, or thinking of dating in the future, is the person he or she appears to be. Basically, a dating background check uses public records to stop the anger and hurt which results from discovering negative information about a romantic interest after a firm relationship has already been established. In recent times, the use of this kind of service has become especially sought after due to the popularity of online dating agencies.
Benefits of Personal Background Checks
The objective of such a background check is to utilize any available records to discover if there are negative factors associated with an individual that could adversely affect the other party if the relationship takes a serious turn. When adequate time is taken to conduct such a search, one can avoid going on a first date with such an individual, or terminate the relationship early, before numerous dates have taken place and romantic attachments are developed.
For instance, a person who has no wish to date an individual who is unemployed or who is not financially secure, can utilize this kind of background check to discover anything that would indicate the person is experiencing financial difficulties. This includes credit history, employment history, or the presence of foreclosures or bankruptcies in the person's background. When the information points to a current pattern of financial problems, it is reasonable to believe the relationship would not turn out very well if it were pursued.
A dating background check will also uncover essential pieces of information which may have been concealed by the potential date, including the possibility that he or she is married or has children. It is vital to discover such facts before beginning a relationship, especially for those who are not interested in becoming involved with a person who already has children from a former partnership. Those who have become emotionally involved with an individual who is legally bound to another person knows just how painful this type of dating situation can become.
Dating Safely
Those who wish to adhere to safe dating practices often use such background checks to discover if someone they are considering dating has a criminal history. Professional dating background check services such as those offered by mybackgroundcheck.com, will look for indications of criminal activity, arrests or convictions, ranging from felonies to simple misdemeanors. An individual can then decide if he or she wishes to proceed with the relationship, or move on to someone who has no such history.
While personal background checks do not guarantee a relationship's success, utilizing this kind of check will result in minimizing one's chances of being disappointed in a relationship, or in the worst case scenario, a victim of crime or fraud.
How to Request a Background Check from Your Potential Date
MyBackgroundCheck.com makes it easy request and share background check information. Simply direct your potential date to www.mybackgroundcheck.com and have them purchase their personal background check. Once the background check has been processes, they can share their background check information with you using the built in networking features.
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