First Advantage Reports Expunged Criminal Case
When First Advantage reports an expunged or sealed criminal case, it’s usually caused by outdated court databases, old third-party data brokers, or matching errors. This is a common and serious background check mistake that can cost applicants jobs and housing.
Why Does First Advantage Report Expunged or Sealed Records?
Frequent causes include:
Court databases not updated after expungement
Third-party data brokers are selling outdated criminal records
First Advantage is relying on old or incomplete data sources
Name variations or mismatched identifying information
Duplicate records or clerical errors in court files
Even after a court clears your record, First Advantage may still pull outdated data unless every database is properly updated.
Is It Illegal for First Advantage to Report Expunged Cases?
Yes — in many cases, it violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
First Advantage must ensure all information is:
accurate
up-to-date
complete
not misleading
Reporting an expunged or sealed case is often considered inaccurate or unlawful, which means you may be entitled to compensation.
How We Can Help
If First Advantage reported an expunged or sealed case, we can dispute the error, correct your background check, and pursue compensation for the FCRA violation.