FCRA Violations

Signing up to drive or deliver with Uber means waiting for a background check before you can start working and, thus, earning. Uber uses third-party screening providers, including Checkr, HireRight, and Samba Safety, with Samba often involved in motor vehicle records. This guide explains what the Uber background check covers, how long it usually takes, which records may disqualify you, how Uber Eats checks differ, and where to look when your status seems stuck.

Learn why rideshare background check errors happen and how to dispute them under the FCRA.

If your rental application was denied or marked "failed" after an AppFolio background check, you may have the right to file an AppFolio dispute. Errors in tenant screening reports can include incorrect credit data, criminal records belonging to someone else, or outdated eviction filings.

When someone uses your identity, it can be hard to know who you need to notify first. Start by filing an identity theft report with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov, then contact the bank or card issuer involved and one of the three credit bureaus for a fraud alert. Depending on what happened, you may also need to involve the police, SSA, IRS, or FBI.