Scammers are using a new phishing scam to try and obtain consumers’ bank account information. This scam can make it appear as if their messages are coming from a company’s actual customer service line, but it is not. In truth, they are...

Most employers will run a background check on you if they have decided you are a likely candidate for a position. This step is important for your potential employer, as it provides valuable information about your past. However, employers must obtain...

Your resume is a crucial part of your job search. It will likely be your first impression on potential employers, which is why you must ensure it’s immaculate. However, many job hunters regularly submit resumes with embarrassing mistakes. It...

Criminal identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it to commit crimes. All forms of identity theft are illegal. However, criminal identity theft is a specific type of theft where someone uses your identity when involved...

The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office recently stated that it has begun enforcing the state’s Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA). They have sent notices of violation to thirty New Jersey housing providers. This Act is similar to “Ban-the-Box”...

California made it legal to use marijuana recreationally starting in 2016. Unfortunately for workers, there were no regulations covering this law’s effect on employment. Because of the lack of regulations, employees who chose to use marijuana worried...

Being a victim of identity theft can be financially devastating. When someone steals your identity, they can open utility and credit card accounts; even take out loans in your name. You may not even find out until you must pay the bills. Also, if the...

The California Assembly recently passed Assembly Bill 2559, which intends to lower the cost of applying for housing. The Bill, which still needs to be signed by the Governor, would allow renters to reuse their background checks. However, landlords...

College students are returning to school, and scammers are, unfortunately, ready. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has found that 18 to 24-year-olds are more likely to lose money to scams than other age groups. The BBB stated that students are often...

You just finished your application and are about to permit a company to run a background check on you. However, do you know what kind of screening they are requesting? Is it only for your criminal history, or is there a credit check too? How far back...