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01/08/2013
Ford Warns Public Over Criminal Checks
Justice Minister David Ford has told the public to be careful when applying for criminal record checks, following reports of companies falsely offering discounted rates.
Minister Ford said some members of the public have applied and been asked to pay for criminal record checks through job advertisements on websites.
These groups then claim they can provide the service at a special discounted rate, and that the rate has been agreed with AccessNI.
David Ford said: "My Department has received a small number of reports recently about members of the public being asked to apply for a basic criminal record check through a potential employer with the suggestion that these can be offered at discounted rates. I want to emphasise that discounted rates are not an option AccessNI offers for disclosures and urges caution when being asked to forward payment in respect of internet job applications. The public should also seek to satisfy themselves about the legitimacy of the employer if they have a suspicion.
"If members of the public have any concerns they should contact the AccessNI Helpline on 0300 200 7888."
(IT/JP)
Minister Ford said some members of the public have applied and been asked to pay for criminal record checks through job advertisements on websites.
These groups then claim they can provide the service at a special discounted rate, and that the rate has been agreed with AccessNI.
David Ford said: "My Department has received a small number of reports recently about members of the public being asked to apply for a basic criminal record check through a potential employer with the suggestion that these can be offered at discounted rates. I want to emphasise that discounted rates are not an option AccessNI offers for disclosures and urges caution when being asked to forward payment in respect of internet job applications. The public should also seek to satisfy themselves about the legitimacy of the employer if they have a suspicion.
"If members of the public have any concerns they should contact the AccessNI Helpline on 0300 200 7888."
(IT/JP)
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