Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
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Re: Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
#2My friend and I hacked an API to run background checks. We wanted to show it to the HN community and get your feedback on it. You can run 1 background check on yourself for free.
Re: Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
#3My friend and I hacked an API to run background checks. We wanted to show it to the HN community and get your feedback on it. You can run 1 background check on yourself for free.
Seems to require a SSN, so I assume it's only good in the US?
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#5I'm probably not the only one but I'd feel uncomfortable putting my SSN in a site that just released.
Re: Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
#6Without knowing too much about this project (which looks pretty cool), I don't think it's a good idea to put in your SSN.
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#7What are the exact sources of some of this data, like SSN validation, address history, criminal searches, motor vehicle reports?
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#8Talk about a great way to phish any unsuspecting saps who might try out the service.
Also, I'm vaguely horrified at the notion that background checks might become standard even for 'sharing economy' gigs. Ah, well, you see, your pot charge disqualifies you from picking up my laundry.
Re: Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
#9s/mininum/minimum/ on the signup page.
Re: Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
#10Interesting idea, but like the others I have to say there is no way I am entering my SSN into your site. I'm half convinced the fear is irrational, but there it is.