Background Checks

Background checks are designed to collect information on a person or persons of interest. Various statutes and laws related to permissible purposes limit the types of information that can be obtained in each unique situation. We strictly follow the procedures mandated by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 as amended; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act; the Truth in Lending Act; various banking information secrecy laws; drivers’ protection acts; and a host of other regulations.

Research reports involving the following areas of interest typically run from 30 to 150 pages and may include information regarding:

Accidents Address history Associates, Autos, mechanized equipment, watercraft Bankruptcies Judgments, tax liens Birth records Civil actions Court liens Corporate affiliations Credit headers, Death records Criminal history Death searches Marriage Divorce Driving history Email trace Employment Evictions

FAA aircraft, FAA certifications Federal dockets households Identity theft Internet domains, Military service Phone records, cell phone records Police Politically exposed Professional licenses Properties owned Relatives SEC database Sexual offenders, Social security Terrorist lists UCC filings Wanted persons Weapons Web Profile

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Due Diligence Investigations

By definition, due diligence is the verification of all information given to a company by any prospective business associate. Confirming the integrity of potential business partners and associates is critical to a company’s continuing success.

It is especially important for business owners and managers to conduct due diligence investigations before:

• Accepting new clients
• Hiring new employees
• Completing a merger or acquisition
• Entering into new business relationships
• Establishing global relationships

Many successful companies routinely verify information and investigate discrepancies on an ongoing basis as well. Such diligence helps protect everyone involved, from employees to shareholders to business owners. With its team of knowledgeable and experienced investigators, ISG helps clients meet the legal standards for due diligence by discreetly obtaining the most thorough, accurate, and up-to-date information possible.

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Internet Dating Investigation

Internet dating continues to grow in popularity. Unfortunately, the risks and dangers have also continued to grow.

How well do you really know that special someone you met on the Internet? Where, for example, has the person lived and worked over the past several years? How can you be sure?

Use our Check-a-Mate Service to learn whether any of these situations apply to your special someone:

• Domestic violence
• Child abuse
• Criminal charges or imprisonment
• Prior or current marriage
• Financial hardship or irresponsibility
• Substance abuse

We can provide you with a background investigation that can tell you what you need to know before making any life-changing commitment. An investigation can also help provide you with reassurance that your trust is well founded.