| A Brief Comparison of Background Checks | | | | for professional investigations. |
| International investigations and background checks | | | | From an international perspective, investigating |
| are increasing in demand as businesses, | | | | outside of one's home country, we recommend |
| organizations, corporations and even individuals are | | | | three major firms who provide reliable, |
| impacted by globalization. Whether or not | | | | professional background checks and customer |
| globalization is a positive for the world and the | | | | service. |
| existing cultures is up for debate. The need to | | | | Wymoo International, Owens Online and Kroll are |
| verify individuals and organizations across foreign | | | | at the top of our list. Depending on the services |
| borders, however, is not. | | | | required, one of the three may be the best |
| Organizations and individuals increasingly require | | | | option. We suggest contacting each to learn about |
| the service of a background check firm for due | | | | the services offered, and to determine which firm |
| diligence and for peace of mind. A firm in Europe | | | | offers the best services and pricing for your |
| seeking an employment candidate in Malaysia | | | | specific situation. Wymoo offers a highly |
| wants to be prudent in its hiring decision. | | | | personalized client service and wide range of |
| Management wants to confirm his identity and | | | | investigation in over 100 countries. Their signature |
| professional experience. In addition, the company | | | | market is in confirming international relationships, |
| likely wants to check for any criminal background, | | | | an area where they clearly lead the competition. |
| and other red flags. Individuals around the world | | | | Owens offers an impressive list of 250 countries, |
| are increasingly dating and establishing new | | | | while Kroll may be suitable for more business |
| relationship via the Internet. A background check | | | | clients. |
| to confirm a lover's identity overseas is not only | | | | Depending on the individual case, an international |
| important, but an essential path to preventing | | | | background check or investigation may cost |
| fraud. | | | | between $200 and $800 USD. Pricing is usually |
| So, what options are available if you want to | | | | based on what information the client requires, and |
| confirm your business partner's identity in | | | | in which country. Given the amount of fraud, |
| Colombia? How can you verify a website and | | | | scam and misrepresentation in the global |
| small business located in Russia as a legitimate | | | | marketplace, the background check is a key |
| concern? How can you be sure about sponsoring | | | | insurance policy against loss, whether emotional or |
| your Russian fiancee for a visa? And how can the | | | | financial, or both. Do your due diligence and verify |
| small business in London conduct due dilignece | | | | relationships abroad. The alternative may be more |
| when forming a partnership with a firm in Mexico | | | | expensive! |
| City? The examples are endless. The answers on | | | | Best of luck, |
| where to find assistance, however, are suprisingly | | | | A. Hathaway |
| limited. We list a few below for our top choices | | | | Copyright © 2005-2007 A. |