--- title: "📋 The Checks" url: "https://help.scaut.com/en/article/-the-checks" language: "en" last_updated: "2025-08-21T15:19:04.303Z" --- # 📋 The Checks Different checks require different things from subjects. ## 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.