FAQS
Most frequent questions and answers
ID Report can help you save time and effort manually verifying your job applicant’s identity. As a part of the ShareAble for Hires process the applicant provides ShareAble with their name, address, SSN, and date of birth. The ID Report compares the applicant’s information to information in TransUnion’s databases and reports back on whether the elements match TransUnion’s information. The ID Report also checks fraud alerts and deceased person alerts which can help indicate whether an applicant has been a victim of fraud. Key among these fraud alerts is a check whether the applicant’s SSN may have been used in a death benefits claim.
The ID Report checks the applicant’s entered information against information in legal databases. This includes the applicant’s name, address, social security number, and date of birth. The ID Report also checks for any fraud alerts and deceased person alerts associated with the applicant’s entered information.
ID Report can be returned for anyone who has a consumer file with databases. Applicants with no or light information in databases may not return an ID Report result.
No, ID Report cannot be used as a basis for denying an applicant and is not adverse actionable. It can only be used to determine whether to request additional proof of identity from an applicant.
The ID Report is available as part of our Background Check Plus package for $150, and also comes with a criminal report. It can also be purchased in our Background Check Pro package for $60, and comes with a criminal and credit report. The ID Report cannot be purchased as a stand-alone report.