FCRA Background Check
Frequently Asked Questions
Recent Questions
Lyft Won’t Activate Me After I Moved States
If Lyft won’t activate you after moving to a new state, the issue usually comes from DMV update delays or data mismatches, not your driving record. Here’s how to fix it and when it becomes a legal problem.
My Lyft Background Check Says My License Is Not Valid, but I Just Got a New California License Why Is This Happening?
If Lyft says your license is invalid after you moved to California and got a new one, the issue is usually DMV or database lag, not your license. Here’s how to fix it and when it becomes an FCRA issue.
My Background Check Shows Criminal Charges That I Have Nothing To Do With
Someone else’s criminal charges should never appear on your background check. If this happened to you, it’s likely a mixed-file error and may qualify for compensation under the FCRA.
My Background Check Shows a Bench Warrant That Was Cleared Years Ago What Should I Do?
If your background check shows an old bench warrant that was cleared years ago, it may be outdated or misleading. Learn how to fix the error and pursue compensation.
Sterling Reported a Dismissed Case as Open. Do I Have a Case?
A dismissed case should not be reported as open. If Sterling listed your case incorrectly and it affected your job opportunities, you may have grounds for an FCRA claim.
I Finished My Probation and Paid My Debt to Society, but the Case Still Appears on My Background Check and I’m Getting Turned Down for Jobs
Even after finishing probation, your case may still appear on background checks unless it’s expunged or reported correctly. If outdated or inaccurate reporting is costing you jobs, you may be entitled to compensation.
HireRight Reports an Expunged Case From Over 8 Years Ago I Lost My Job. How Do I Sue Them?
HireRight cannot legally report an expunged case, especially one over 8 years old. If this mistake caused job loss, you may have a strong FCRA lawsuit and be entitled to compensation.
How Can I Sue HireRight for Compensation After They Lied on My Background Check?
If HireRight lied or reported false information on your background check, you may be able to sue for compensation. The FCRA protects you from inaccurate reporting, and legal help can force HireRight to fix the error.
How to Expunge a Dismissed Case?
A dismissed case doesn’t disappear automatically. To remove it from background checks, you must file for expungement. Once expunged, companies are legally required to delete the record.
I Was Falsely Accused and the Case Was Dropped, but It Still Appears on My Background Checks! How Can I Remove It?
A dropped case should never be reported as active or pending. If a dismissed or false charge still appears on your background checks, you can dispute it, expunge it, and may be entitled to compensation.
My Case Is Reported as Pending on My Checkr Report, When It Was Closed. What Can I Do?
A closed case should never appear as pending on your Checkr report. This is a common accuracy error, and you may be entitled to correction and compensation under the FCRA.
My Background Check Shows a Charge That Belongs to My Father
If your background check shows your father’s criminal charge, you’re likely dealing with a mixed-file error. This is a serious FCRA violation, and you may be entitled to compensation.
Do I Need a Background Check Lawyer to Get Compensation From the Background Check Company That Reported False Information?
You’re not required to hire a lawyer to get compensation for a false background check, but legal help dramatically increases your chances. Most strong FCRA cases settle only after an attorney gets involved.
I Cannot Pass ID Verification in the DoorDash App
If you can’t pass ID verification in the DoorDash app but your background check is accurate, the issue is with DoorDash’s verification process, not the report. In that situation, there is no FCRA claim, but you can still fix the problem through manual review and proper document uploads.
I Was Evicted From an Apartment and It’s Affecting My Daughter’s Report
Your eviction should never appear on your daughter’s tenant screening report. If it does, it’s likely a mixed-file error and may qualify for compensation under the FCRA.
RentGrow Denied Me Because of an Eviction That Was Paid
A paid eviction should be reported accurately on your RentGrow screening report. If the entry is outdated or incomplete and caused a denial, you may be entitled to compensation.
HireRight Reports a Case That Was Dismissed
A dismissed case can appear on a background check, but it must be reported accurately. If HireRight labeled your dismissal incorrectly, you may be entitled to compensation.
Why Does My Uber Background Check Show My Driver’s License as Suspended or Invalid When It’s Active?
Uber background checks often misreport valid licenses as suspended or invalid due to DMV and database errors. You have the right to dispute the mistake and may be entitled to compensation.
False Sex Offender Charge on First Advantage Report
A false sex offender entry on a First Advantage report is a serious and damaging mistake. You have the right to dispute the error and may be entitled to compensation.
Background Check Shows False Sex Offender Registration
A false sex offender listing on a background check is an extremely serious error. If this happened to you, it may be an FCRA violation and you may be entitled to significant compensation.