Many people don't know it but you can actually request a background check on yourself. With more than 90 percent of employers requesting background checks, it's a good idea to know what's in yours.
An alarming statistic states nearly 80 percent of consumer credit reports contain at least one mistake.
not knowing what's in your background check could cost you a job or worse. Getting your own background check is fairly simple.
You can also check to see if anyone is using your social security number by visiting ssa.gov.
