📋 The Checks

Criminal Check

What This Check Does

Investigates the subject's criminal record over a requested duration.

Subject Requirements

• Provide criminal certificates for all countries of residence
• May authorize Scaut to obtain these on their behalf

What Subject Needs

• Valid digital criminal certificate/record, OR
• Authorization for Scaut to obtain

Note: Criminal certificates and personal information within do not get shared - you'll only be informed of identified non-expunged records.

Social Media Screening

What This Check Does

Screens for insights into subject's online behavior using smart software with analyst oversight.

Subject Requirements

• Supply details for the check
• Provide consent to screening

What Subject Needs

• Name, address
• Email address (not work address)
• Phone number
• Current or former employer names

Note: We look at content found openly on public digital footprint - no personal login details, passwords or usernames required.

ID & Identity Verification

What This Check Does

Confirms subject's identity, basic personal data, and validity of identity document.

Subject Requirements

• Enable camera on computer or continue on phone
• Complete biometric comparison

What Subject Needs

• Government issued identity card, OR
• International passport

Note: Only document type, number and date of validity are shared - all other data is purged.

Residency

What This Check Does

Establishes subject's residency history (usually 3, 5, or 7 years).

Subject Requirements

Fill in details on the form

What Subject Needs

Specify countries lived in and dates of residence

Reference Check

What This Check Does

Obtains personal references from independent sources about professional conduct/business activities.

Subject Requirements

• Fill in details of selected references
• Provide consent to contact

What Subject Needs

No specific uploads required

Trade License & Directorship

What This Check Does

Discloses any business activities the subject may have.

Subject Requirements

• Fill in form with details of each business entity
• Provide company involvement details

What Subject Needs

May provide certificates of establishment or other documents

Financial Check

What This Check Does

Establishes subject's involvement in bankruptcy, insolvency proceedings, foreclosures or other publicly available adverse information.

Subject Requirements

• Confirm current situation
• Identify any possible adverse information

What Subject Needs

No specific uploads required

Employment Verification

What This Check Does

Verifies work history and position details, including freelance and outsourced assignments.

Subject Requirements

• Fill in details about previous employments
• Upload supporting documents if not consenting to direct employer contact

What Subject Needs

Digital copies of contracts, social security statements, payslips, etc.

Note: Supporting documents are not shared - only serve to verify employment data.

Gap Check

What This Check Does

Ensures dates on resume are up-to-date and accurate with no concerning omissions (3+ months).

Subject Requirements

May be asked to provide explanation

What Subject Needs

Documentary evidence may need to be supplied on request

Right to Work Check

What This Check Does

Ensures subject can legally work in a given country.

Subject Requirements

• Undergo ID check
• Supply documents supporting legal right to work

What Subject Needs

• Valid passport or ID card
• Valid work permit/visa
• Supporting documents for eligibility

Address Check

What This Check Does

Confirms subject's residential address.

Subject Requirements

Supply documents proving current residence

What Subject Needs

• Utility bills, bank statements, etc., OR
• ID check with document confirming current address

Education Verification

What This Check Does

Verifies existence of educational institution, its accreditation, and subject's graduation/certification.

Subject Requirements

Fill in form with institution details, attendance dates, degree type, diploma number

What Subject Needs

Copy of diploma may be required to speed verification

Note: Some institutions may need specific consent form that Scaut will obtain from subject.

Enhanced Credit Check

What This Check Does

Comprehensive credit check including queries in databases, banking registers to identify overdue debts or poor payment history.

Subject Requirements

Depending on country, may need to supply supporting documentation

What Subject Needs

Varies based on country/countries involved

Note: Credit reports and personal information within do not get shared - you'll be informed of identified negative records only.