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The Global Background Screener
The Background Buzz!
(U.S. Background Screening
E-Magazine)
Fake resumes and fraudulent job applications are increasingly targeting HR departments, putting companies at risk of hiring unqualified or dishonest candidates. Scammers often exaggerate credentials, falsify employment history, or use stolen identities, exploiting gaps in verification processes. Experts warn that reliance on automated systems alone is insufficient, emphasizing the need for robust background checks, verification […]
An Arkansas woman was sentenced after posing as a licensed nurse using a stolen license. Authorities discovered she had worked in multiple healthcare facilities without proper credentials, putting patients at risk. She pleaded guilty to charges including fraud and practicing nursing without a license. The case highlights ongoing challenges in verifying professional credentials and the […]
The federal investigation known as Operation Nightingale has entered a second phase, targeting a massive fake-nursing-diploma scheme. Authorities say more than 7,600 fraudulent diplomas were sold by several Florida nursing schools, allowing buyers to take licensing exams and obtain nursing jobs without completing required training. Federal prosecutors are pursuing additional charges against school operators, while […]
A former South Florida nursing director, Stephanie Dorisca, was ordered to forfeit her Boston-area condo after being convicted in a major fake-diploma scheme. Dorisca helped sell nearly 1,000 fraudulent nursing diplomas and transcripts through the Techni-Pro Institute, allowing buyers to take licensing exams and obtain nursing jobs without proper education. Prosecutors said the diplomas sold […]
A 31-year-old man in Seattle is accused of posing as a U.S. Postal Service carrier, handing a homeowner an envelope and demanding Bitcoin before forcing his way into their Phinney Ridge house on Feb. 20. Police say he assaulted the homeowner and violently strangled the wife when she intervened. Identified as Ian Alexander Blair, he’s […]
The Global Background Screener
The Background Buzz!
(U.S. Background Screening
E-Magazine)