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Our Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) approved background checks are self-authorized, voluntary and limited in scope to a Multi-State Instant Criminal Check, National Sex Offender Registry, Criminal County Search (10-Year Address History), Criminal Federal Search (10-Year Address History), Civil Federal Search (10-Year Address History), Civil County Search (10-Year Address History). Finally, we offer candidates a safe forum from which to disclose prior criminal convictions or other adverse information beyond the scope of our reports.

Education, Employment, Professional Credentials, and Military Service Records (e.g. Medals, Tours of Duty), i.e. DD214/SF180.

There are two types of social media searches: 1) ‘Character Search’ includes negative behaviours a candidate may exhibit online by scouring all publically available content (excludes non-user generated content). 2) ‘Reputation Search’ provides a 360 degree view of a candidate’s reputation by searching all publically available online content (excludes non-user generated content)

In addition to the resume items they submit for verification, the candidate will be asked to supply their social security number and date of birth to a secure site. These unique identifiers are the only way the employment screening company can accurately match their record. There is no credit check involved.

Media organizations ability to conduct vetting without the candidates’ permission is costly and cumbersome. Also, because media outlets continue to struggle financially, they are reluctant to add an additional expense associated with managing an independent candidate screening process.

In 2016, print and digital circulation of newspapers fell by 8 percent from the previous year, marking the 28th consecutive year of declines, according to Pew Research Center. Newspaper advertising revenues dropped by 10 percent from 2016 to 2015. This year, several outlets announced layoffs. In June, Time Inc. said it would cut about 300 jobs and The Huffington Post announced 39 layoffs. The New York Times said in March it was offering buyouts and potentially laying off people in an effort to reduce editing staff and add more reporters.

Founded in 2013, Verify More is spearheaded by former politician David Doud, who twice ran against opponents who were endorsed by the Seattle Times (James Whitfield and Rob Holland) despite hiding embarrassing information from the Seattle Times Editorial Board.

The bipartisan board is composed of veterans of different political battles who have witnessed countless endorsements awarded without proper vetting by news organization big and small. To date, we have been supported by individuals and political action committees seeking to improve the transparency of their endorsement process for their members.

We raise money from individuals and foundations who share our vision that a vigorous and trustworthy press is the immune system of our democracy. Contributions help support trust in a free and vibrant news media.

VerifyMore works in conjunctions with our partners to raise money from individuals and foundations interested in supporting the reputation of the media in free and fair elections.