Should I background check my date?

Running a background check before a first date can seem a bit invasive. Finding out personal details, or even personal writing can feel too intimate, especially if you havent been on a date yet.

Is it easy to fail a background check?

There are plenty of reasons a person may not pass a background check, including criminal history, education discrepancies, poor credit history, damaged driving record, false employment history, and a failed drug test. We explore each of these reasons here—some are definitely more problematic than others.