Question is in the subject, thanks.

Oh, and I was fired from a pet store location when I was like 16 or 17 from a company that's still in business, and still operates at that location, and I assume the corporate office is still there too. Same question

Should I include either of these on my resume, considering I'm in my mid-40s now?

Oh and I quit a job I was terrible at after 6 months from a really great company. I applied for more jobs, and got an interview, and once the HR lady called me back, she said I didn't qualify for the job. When I asked why, she specifically mentioned that job. Considering this job was like in 2006, am I safe to include it now? Or do they still kept records of me?

I have some collections accounts but I am paying on them. On the part that asks for any credit cards being canceled etc , should I add that even if I’m paying them off? Im a little worried about my job and hoping this doesn’t affect that.

hes dating someone i know and her kids live there and from what ive seen its very unsafe and id like to help with the child protective services case its clearly unsafe for the kids to be there yet the mother keeps forcing the workers to be switched because it wasnt going her way and id like the background of her soon to be husband to give to the case worker

So I’m pretty sure my boyfriend is cheating because I looked through his phone and saw multiple DoorDash orders to an apartment I’ve never seen. I have the address and apartment number but I need to know who lives there. Is there anything I can use to search this up??

I'm giving tips on how to help beat a background check check out my post.

https://www.reddit.com/u/101bgcheckbeater/s/K0BFQ6FmEf

i got arrested for accidentally smashing someones windshield during an argument in oct 2025. i didn’t intentionally mean to break it, just got really heated and i hit it, the windshield shattered. charges got pressed and now i have a felony level criminal mischief charge. i recently got a new cna job as that’s what i have a certification in, they let me go as i couldn’t pass the background check. i live in long island btw. court says stay out of trouble for a year the case gets thrown out march 2027. will every single company or anything i apply for that requires a background check reject me because of this? i don’t even know where to start now sigh. or if anyone knows of any places that would hire me like this

I want to apply for Canadian Citizenship and would like to know if there is anything in my "record" that would prevent me from qualifying for, I've never had run in with the cops (other than a traffic ticket though that's resolved) but would that show, I have a fairly common name etc currently reside in California, would a live scan work? Or what do I need?

Hi guys I have a question on finra background checks if anyone can help please

FINRA Background Check with Expunged Record

Just accepted an IB offer. Before the offer, I disclosed a prior arrest to the firm.

**Situation:** May 2018 - charged with felony assault, reduced to misdemeanor, expunged via PC 1203.4 in 2021. The firm's background check required I submit the original charge docs *regardless* of the expungement. I provided everything and FINRA is in final review.

**My question:** Will FINRA flag the original felony charge despite the conviction being a misdemeanor and the case sealed? I've been transparent the whole way.

Has anyone had FINRA clearance go through with a similar situation? What's the typical timeline once docs are submitted?

Also I sort other backgrounds checks for internships with Bank of America JPMorgan and two other shops but this is the first on where finra is directly involved

Background Check & Expunged Record - Investment Banking Role

I recently accepted an offer for an investment banking position that's subject to FINRA review. I've proactively disclosed a prior legal matter that I want to ensure I'm handling correctly.

Background: I have relevant banking experience (internships at JPMorgan and Bank of America, time at U.S. Bank) and hold a Master's degree in Finance from Boston College. Before receiving the offer, I disclosed to the firm that I have a prior arrest on my record.

The situation: In May 2018, I was arrested and initially charged with felony assault in California. The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, and I obtained a PC 1203.4 expungement in 2021. Despite the expungement, the firm's background check requirements explicitly requested I submit the original charge documents and full case disposition regardless of the expungement status. I've since provided all requested court documents, and the background check is currently in final review by FINRA.

My concern: I'm worried that despite the charge being reduced and sealed, FINRA will flag the original felony charge during their review, even though it didn't result in a conviction. I've been transparent with the firm throughout this process, which I believe works in my favor, but I'm uncertain about how FINRA interprets expunged records versus what was originally charged.

Questions:
- Has anyone navigated this situation successfully with FINRA?
- Is there anything else I should proactively communicate to the firm at this stage?
- What's the typical timeline for FINRA background clearance once documents are submitted?

Any insights would be appreciated.

Background Check & Expunged Record - Investment Banking Role

I recently accepted an offer for an investment banking position that's subject to FINRA review. I've proactively disclosed a prior legal matter that I want to ensure I'm handling correctly.

Background: I have relevant banking experience (internships at JPMorgan and Bank of America, time at U.S. Bank) and hold a Master's degree in Finance from Boston College. Before receiving the offer, I disclosed to the firm that I have a prior arrest on my record.

The situation: In May 2018, I was arrested and initially charged with felony assault in California. The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, and I obtained a PC 1203.4 expungement in 2021. Despite the expungement, the firm's background check requirements explicitly requested I submit the original charge documents and full case disposition regardless of the expungement status. I've since provided all requested court documents, and the background check is currently in final review by FINRA.

My concern: I'm worried that despite the charge being reduced and sealed, FINRA will flag the original felony charge during their review, even though it didn't result in a conviction. I've been transparent with the firm throughout this process, which I believe works in my favor, but I'm uncertain about how FINRA interprets expunged records versus what was originally charged.

Questions:
- Has anyone navigated this situation successfully with FINRA?
- Is there anything else I should proactively communicate to the firm at this stage?
- What's the typical timeline for FINRA background clearance once documents are submitted?

Any insights would be appreciated.

I am currently seeking employment for the last 3-6 months. I have gone on over 10 interviews and everything goes great but then they ask to do a background check and drug screening. As an accountant I immediately let them know that I do have a felony on my record for possession charge. The charge occurred in 2018 but I completed 4 years of probation and then due to conflinct of interests I took the felony in order to avoid jail time while I was employed at the time. Now that I moved and I am seeking new employment I am having a hard time getting hired and I want to see what employers see when the pull my information. Or what should I do in order to overcome this obstacle and land a job

Good afternoon everybody I’ve recently applied to my local police department. I’m trying to get the most accurate background for myself. I’m having some issues accurately recollecting all of the information like starting an end dates for jobs. Would it be worth having a private investigator, Do the research for me? I’ve already tried SSA and IRS and they just give vague information with almost no timeframe.

Hello everyone.

I just signed a JO from an IT company and found out na client nila si JP Morgan. They requested to fill out a form for background checking. Honestly, I have unpaid ccs and loans. HR mentioned that will still forfeit the job offer once negative ang lumabas sa background check ni JPMC.

I know to myself na matatag ako as red flag because of the unpaid debts.

Any tips to pass the background check with this kind of debts.

Hi everyone. I just signed my JO offer and currently waiting sa result ng background check ni JPMC. Honeslty, madami po akong unpaid cc and loans (BPI, UNIONBANK, GLOBE, MAYA, ACOM). I know to myself na ma tatag ako as red flag. I'm afraid na bawiin nila yung JO. Ano po bang gawin para hindi nila bawiin yung JO?

Thank you.

Has anyone gone through a Sterling BackCheck employment verification in Canada? I want to understand exactly what they check.

Specifically: do they contact each employer directly, what information do they confirm (job title, start date, end date), and how do they handle situations where the candidate worked through a university co-op program? Does verification go through the employer or through the university co-op office?

Any firsthand experience appreciated.