This is great API, added it to the Mashape community for easy consumption ;)
Show HN: Checkr.io – API for background checks
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#62I filed a report earlier this morning on myself with an incorrect SSN (off by one digit). It came through with a 'clear' on SSN verification and background check, but reported incorrect addresses. I think you guys should look into this.
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#63Anyone know what tool they use to generate their API docs?
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#64Earlier quoted context omitted.
Surely, your emotional reaction depends on how long ago the DUI was. What if they had ONE DUI ten years ago? Armed robbery and home invasion are very different crimes. Just because they held up a liquor store doesn't mean they're going to rob you while you sit in the backseat of their car, with their picture and full identity flashing on your phone. And home invasions are crimes of opportunity. I'm not sure I think t…
> Surely, your emotional reaction depends on how long ago the DUI was. What if they had ONE DUI ten years ago? Yeah, DUI should disqualify you from ever driving professionally IMO. Anecdotal, sure, but my experience is that people who actually have a DUI are the ones that finally got caught after years. Then again, the well to do people I know (or ones with a well to do family) with a DUI actually got their charge re…
>Yeah, DUI should disqualify you from ever driving professionally IMO. Anecdotal, sure, but my experience is that people who actually have a DUI are the ones that finally got caught after years.
What you are implying is that once someone drives drunk they will never stop. If that's the case, they should be stripped of their license completely. It doesn't make sense to stop half way and say they can keep driving themselves but can't drive professionally. Both scenarios put many people at risk.
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#65I prefer the reverse of this - [1]Repp. You confirm your own background and provide it to companies. [1] https://myrepp.com/
I love the idea. Always thought about it. Is this working? Is there anyone using it?
I believe so! I haven't talked with them for a while but I believe they are still growing.
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#66Talk 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.
Background checks are already pretty standard in the sharing economy