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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