Around the world, a striking 75% of businesses acknowledge that they have made unsatisfactory hiring choices due to unreliable background checks. In light of operational difficulties and restricted mobility caused by the pandemic, the likelihood of inconsistencies in background checks may increase. Companies are encountering numerous challenges that hinder them from performing thorough background investigations on new employees; many are forced to rely on outdated manual screening methods, leaving them with few alternatives—often leading to only superficial checks or completely bypassing the process. This not only shields organizations from various fraud-related risks associated with hiring, such as damage to brand reputation, financial repercussions, workplace safety issues, and negative impacts on company culture, but also reveals any potential history of fraud, theft, or unethical conduct that a candidate may have engaged in previously. Moreover, the process of replacing a poor hire can be time-consuming and financially burdensome, resulting in significant expenses related to re-recruitment, re-hiring, and re-training of a successor. Consequently, robust background checks are essential to ensuring that organizations make informed hiring decisions that support their long-term success.