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Money.com, an online publication that covers a large variety of topics related to finance, recently named Backgrounds Online as the best background check site.

An Article About Screening

In December, the online resource money.com published an article about the best background check sites for 2025. Towards the beginning, they noted that nearly 77 million Americans have some type of criminal record. This is one of the primary reasons employers screen candidates before allowing them to represent their brand.

To determine their choices for the top background check sites, the team at money.com reviewed numerous data points and did a deep dive into multiple background check providers. They chose their winners based on key features such as cost, protection and reputation.

Cost. This is an easy one to define; does the background check provider offer affordable products and services?

Protection. The reviewers looked into which background check providers help employers avoid fraud and follow due diligence practices. A key element of this was the availability of products such as annual screenings, ongoing criminal checks and motor vehicle records monitoring. Backgrounds Online provides all of these products and more to help our clients develop and maintain safe working environments.

Reputation. For this essential category, the team at money.com reviewed complaints that were made to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Better Business Bureau (BBB) and consumer focused sites such as Trustpilot. Backgrounds Online takes pride in maintaining a stellar reputation with our clients, vendors and the people we screen.

Backgrounds Online Made The List

We were honored to be named the best overall background screening site based on money.com's survey. According to the article they produced, this happened because we provide comprehensive reports, transparent pricing, extensive ATS integration options, and advanced solutions to help our clients with their compliance efforts. In short, we help our customers easily obtain the data they need to make informed employment decisions.

Our team specializes in white-glove service. We take time to learn about how and why our clients screen so we can help them solve all of their screening challenges. Members of our team collaborate with hiring managers so they can build custom packages that suit their specific needs, comply with relevant laws and meet industry standards.

About Money.com

Money.com is dedicated to helping people learn important financial strategies. They began as a print magazine and adapted to the online world with a popular and trusted website. Their site offers a wealth of articles, videos and other educational resources.

Employment Background Checks

If your organization needs employment background checks for applicants, volunteers, employees or contractors, please contact us. We are a leader in the background screening industry with more than 25 years of experience. One of our primary motivations is not to be the biggest background check provider, just the best.

Backgrounds Online is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) and a service first company that can help address all your screening needs. Based in California, we are available to assist you Monday through Friday from 5am to 6pm PT.