Adverse Media & Undercover Journalism Check

An Adverse Media & Undercover Journalism Check is a search for negative media or news about a potential candidate, or whether in fact a candidate is in fact an undercover journalist. 

The adverse media component can identify and point out potential criminal activity, money laundering, financial crime or terror financing. This check will screen through many different sources, some of which include:

• Traditional news sources and media
• Blogs and website articles
• Social Media and internet forums
• Databases of international organisations

An adverse media & undercover journalism check equips you with knowledge about a candidate's previous financial and business dealings. It will highlight any suspicious or criminal activity and will enable you to make the most well-informed decision you can. It also serves as a second net, one that will catch those pieces of pertinent information that may not have come out in previous stages or checks. Additionally it provides confidence that a candidate is presenting themselves for genuine purposes, and has no hidden agenda.