Case Study

Best Practice: Alias Names in Criminal Records Searches

Best Practice: Alias Names in Criminal Records Searches

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Failing to include alias names in criminal background checks can result in missed records and serious consequences. Two real cases showed how candidates with clean primary-name checks were later found to have violent or financial crime histories under alias names. One incident led to a company-wide evacuation; another revealed active probation for embezzlement. Best practice: always include all disclosed and developed alias names in background screenings to ensure thorough vetting and reduce organizational risk.

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