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Background Check With No Social Security Number: How Sure Check Handles It

Background Check With No Social Security Number: How Sure Check Handles It

Our team often gets asked what to do in the case that a candidate does not have a SSN number. Yes, you can run a background check with no Social Security Number and certain industries will run into this more often than you’d think.  At Sure Check, we can still screen these candidates. Here’s exactly […]

Caregiver Background Screening Requirements: A State-by-State Guide for Home Care Operators

Caregiver Background Screening Requirements: A State-by-State Guide for Home Care Operators

Caregiver Background Screening Requirements: A State-by-State Guide for Home Care Franchises When you run a home care or senior care business, the people you hire are everything. They help your clients with their everyday needs – bathing, medication, meals, and daily lives. That level of trust is huge. A single hire gone wrong can hurt […]

What Colorado SB 25-003 Means for Firearm Purchasers (And How to Get Your Eligibility Card)

What Colorado SB 25-003 Means for Firearm Purchasers (And How to Get Your Eligibility Card)

Colorado has a new firearms law – signed Senate Bill 25-003 on April 10, 2025. The law takes effect August 1, 2026. The biggest change is a new name-based background check. Before you can buy certain semiautomatic firearms in Colorado, you must pass a state background check and get a new card called the Firearms […]

Fingerprint vs. Name-Based Background Checks: What’s the Difference?

Fingerprint vs. Name-Based Background Checks: What’s the Difference?

Two Types of Background Checks – what Are the Different Types of Background Checks? When it comes to background checks, there are two types: fingerprint-based checks and name-based checks. While both search for criminal records, they work in different ways. Understanding these differences can help you know what to expect and which type of check […]

The Hidden Dangers of Hiring Without Background Checks: Real Stories That Could Have Been Prevented

The Hidden Dangers of Hiring Without Background Checks: Real Stories That Could Have Been Prevented

When you hire a stranger, whether it’s to care for your elderly parent or drive a CDL truck, you’re placing enormous trust in that person. But what happens if you skip the background check step? The consequences can be devastating, and unfortunately, nightmare stories are becoming more common. Background checks are the first line of […]

Are Your Job Candidates Fake? Here’s How to Spot Them.

Are Your Job Candidates Fake? Here’s How to Spot Them.

Are Your Job Candidates Fake? Here’s How to Spot Them. How to Combat Recruitment and Hiring Fraud Hiring the wrong person is expensive. Learn how to protect your business from hiring fraud. Sarah, a senior care operator in Texas, thought she’d found the perfect candidate. The resume looked great. The video interview went smoothly. The […]