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Commentary CFPB Issues New Guidance Regarding Inaccurate Background Check Reports and Credit File Sharing Practices Seeking to put an end to, as Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB ...

It likely won't surprise you to learn that 95% of companies perform background checks on potential employees. What may come as a shock, though, is that 16% also conduct credit checks on all job ...

A FICO survey shows 33% think exaggerating income on credit applications is acceptable. Ironically, many also prioritize ...

CFPB Issues FCRA Advisory Opinions Addressing Background Screenings and Credit File Sharing Practices Anoush Garakani, Nanci Weissgold Alston & Bird + Follow Contact ...