Locate Investigations are Much more Than A Database Search A locate investigation involves much more than a search of a commercial database like; TLO, IRB, Accurint, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Tracers, etc. An investigator who is proficient in tracking down people (Locate Investigations, Skip-Tracing, Witness Locates) needs a variety of tools. Some of the tools are free like […]
Ban the Box- Explained Ban the box does not mean that Background Checks have been banned. In this video Santoni President/CEO Tim Santoni explains what the Ban the Box initiative is all about on this video. Cities, counties and states across the country have gotten laws past that prohibit employers from asking prospective employees if they […]
Best Password Management App Password management is a daily struggle for most of you. We must have online profiles to access and view information on websites in the digital age. Online banking, Social Media, Utilities, School and the list goes on and on. There is no getting around setting up profiles with unique and strong […]
Credit Reports for Employment Screening Purposes (California Law) Pre-employment background checks that include credit reports can get California employers in trouble. Review the new requirements carefully. California Assembly Bill 22 (AB 22) amends Section 1785.20.5 of the Civil Code and adds Chapter 3.6 (commencing with Section 1024.5) to Part 2 of Division 2 of the […]
Risk Mitigation TV has Launched I am happy to announce the launch of RISK MITIGATION TV!!!! I believe that businesses must be proactive in order to mitigate exposure to; Embezzlement, Fraud, Workers Comp Claims, Trade Secrets theft, Employment Claims, Counterfeiting, Theft Internal/External, Contract Disputes, etc. In today’s litigious environment you cannot eliminate risk and lawsuits, but you can implement […]
Irvine, Calif.— Santoni Investigations & Backgrounds– has increased its focus on growing its business and providing current and new clients with the reliable, consultative services with the recent hire of investigative consultant, Shane Nelson. Nelson formerly the Chief of Investigations with a Southern California Gaming Commission where he managed the investigations and licensing departments. Nelson […]
6 Things You Can Do if You Find Someone Counterfeiting Your Product at CES If you find yourself at CES checking out your competitors and you stumble upon a product that looks just like yours what can you do? Here are 6 things options to keep in mind if you find yourself in this unfortunate […]
What information can a Private Investigator get from the DMV? A private investigator with the proper credentials can get direct access to DMV records in all 50 states. The odd thing is that the DMV in every state operates differently. The information available, the charges, the turn-around time, etc. are all different. An experienced […]
Small Claims Background Checks Are you concerned about hiring someone that has been sued in small claims court? Do you need to know how to conduct a small claims background check. Here are some tips and tricks you can use. Small claims cases are typically filed in the county where the defendant or business lives […]
Vehicle Sighting Reports The vehicle sighting reports have recently been improving drastically in terms of the geographic coverage and number of records updating. Currently the available databases have about a billion records available and are adding 50 million sightings each month. Records are currently coming in from 42 US states. How does a vehicle sighting report work? […]