Strengthening Trust: How FACTS Transcripts and Verification Inc. Raises the Bar for Background Checks
Why Employee Background Verification Is Crucial
In today’s environment, organizations are more conscious than ever about risk. Hiring someone involves more than a resume — it means verifying every claim: education, past jobs, credentials, identity, etc. The stakes are high: a misplaced or fraudulent claim can damage reputation, lead to legal exposure, impact safety and compliance. Robust background checks help prevent problems before they happen, ensuring that decisions are made on facts, not assumptions.
Who FACTS Transcripts and Verification Inc. Are
FACTS Transcripts and Verification Inc. is a well-established service provider based in Bangalore, India. Their core expertise is in educational documentation, credential verification, transcript procurement, attestation and related services. They position themselves not just as a document-vendor, but as an assurance partner — helping individuals, institutions, and employers ensure that credentials are authentic and traceable.
They hold recognized standards for quality and information security (such as ISO 9001 & ISO 27001) which helps assure users that processes are secure and data is safely handled.
What Background & Verification Services FACTS Provides
FACTS offers several services that align to what risk advisory and forensic screening on employees or professionals require:
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Educational Verification & Official Transcripts
They retrieve official transcripts, degree certificates, mark sheets, migration and medium of instruction letters from universities. These are essential for confirming that what is claimed by an individual is genuine. -
Credential Genuineness Checks
Apart from just obtaining documents, FACTS validates that degrees / certificates / marks are real, checking with issuing institutions, verifying seals / signatures, etc. This reduces risk of fake documents. -
Attestation / Apostille / Legalization
For documents to be recognized legally in other jurisdictions (for migration, overseas employment, or licensing), attestation or apostille is often required. FACTS helps clients manage those formalities. -
Employee / Profile Verification
FACTS provides checks beyond academics: ensuring that employment history, identity proof, and in some cases personal background checks are in order. This helps organizations confirm that candidates are who they say they are, and have the qualifications and history claimed. -
Fast & Transparent Process
They use systems of case IDs / tracking, provide status updates, and attempt to streamline workflows so delays are minimized. -
International / Overseas Support
Many clients need documents evaluated or accepted overseas. FACTS designs its documents and verification process to comply with requirements of credential evaluation bodies, immigration authorities, and foreign universities.
Strengths & What Makes FACTS Stand Out
Here are the advantages FACTS brings that align well with what companies expect from risk advisory / forensic style background verification:
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Strong Institutional Network: They have experience working with a large number of Indian universities of various types (state, private, deemed), which helps with smooth procurement and more predictable timelines.
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Quality & Security Certifications: Since they are ISO-certified, there’s external assurance that their document handling, verification, and data security procedures meet recognized standards.
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End-to-End Handling: From documents request, verification, attestation, to final delivery (physical or electronic), FACTS handles the entire chain, which means fewer points of failure and better accountability.
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Global / Overseas Readiness: Understanding of what foreign credential evaluation or immigration authorities require (sealed transcripts, MOI letters, attestation) — helps reduce chances of rejection.
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Transparency & Tracking: Customers can see where their requests are, what remains to be done; this helps reduce uncertainty and miscommunication.
What To Be Aware Of / Possible Limitations
Even with a strong provider like FACTS, there are things that users (both individuals and employers) should clarify and watch out for, especially in the context of risk advisory / employee verification:
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Variability in University Responsiveness: Some universities or institutions may have slow administrative processes, missing records, or require in-person stamping. These factors can delay what FACTS can do.
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Different Requirements by Jurisdiction: If verification is for a foreign authority, requirements may include sealed envelopes, notarization, apostille, and specific formats. If these are not met exactly, documents may still get rejected even though they are genuine.
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Handling Originals & Authentic Documents: For high-stake verifications, sometimes original documents are needed. Safe transit, tracking, and insurance of these become very important.
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Cost & Fee Transparency: Some services (especially attestation, apostille, overseas courier) can significantly add to the cost. Ensure you get a full breakdown, including hidden or extra fees.
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Turnaround Time Expectations: While FACTS strives for good turnaround, for some documents / institutions / attestation processes / courier delivery it may still take much longer. Buffer time is essential.
How Organizations & Individuals Can Use FACTS Effectively for Background Checks
To make the most out of FACTS’ capabilities when doing verification / risk advisory work:
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Define Clearly What Needs Verifying
Identify which credentials (education, employment, identity, past roles) are essential, and what forms or formats are accepted by the receiving authority or internal policy. -
Collect All Pertinent Documents From Candidate
Including transcripts, degree certificates, past employment proof, identity documents etc., to enable FACTS to verify faster and more accurately. -
Clarify Jurisdictional Requirements Upfront
If qualifications are being verified for foreign use, or professional licensing, check what criteria (sealed envelope, apostille, MOI etc.) apply in that destination. -
Use Case / Tracking IDs to Monitor Progress
FACTS provides case IDs/tracking; leverage them to monitor each stage and to follow-up if delays happen. -
Allow Lead Time
Begin verification well ahead of deadlines (job start date, immigration application, etc.) so that unforeseen delays don’t derail plans. -
Budget Accurately
Account for all fees: document procurement, attestation / legalization, courier / shipping (especially international), digital vs physical copies etc.
Conclusion
FACTS Transcripts and Verification Inc. offers a robust, end-to-end solution that aligns well with what risk advisory, forensic managed services, or employee verification teams expect: accurate documents, strong verification, compliance readiness, and secure handling. For organizations looking to reduce hiring risk, ensure credential authenticity, and meet regulatory / immigration / professional compliance requirements, FACTS offers a credible partner.
Our Services – FACTS Transcripts
We at FACTS Transcripts assist in various services, including:
- Mark Sheet Transcripts
- E-Transcripts
- Duplicate Mark Sheets & Degree Certificates
- Medium of Instructions Certificates
- Attestations
- HRD Attestation / Apostille Services
- ECA (Educational Credentials Assessment)
Trusted by leading global verification organizations, including WES, IQAS, PEBC, NDEB, NASBA, CAPR, NZQA, ICAS, NCESS, ICES, ECE, eduPASS, ACEI, GCEUS, Comparative Education Services, NNAS, NCA, SAQA, QMAS, FORAC, Australian Pharmacy Council, and more.
FACTS Transcripts – The preferred choice for university document verification worldwide. We ensure a hassle-free process for obtaining your transcripts.