International relationships are increasing every day and the risks associated with doing business overseas or getting romantically involved with someone from another country is significant.  How individuals and businesses choose to mitigate this risk is very important, and services vary on a wide range.  When dealing with Mexico, verification and investigation is not easy, so it’s important to choose a reputable investigation company with trained investigators in Mexico.

Mexico is one of the countries with greater demand in professional background checks, especially due to its close ties with the United States. Many of the requests that we get at Wymoo for background checks in Mexico come from employers  and investors who are seeking for ways to mitigate their hiring risks.  Other clients include major franchises who are expanding their trademarks into Latin America.  Immigration has a significant impact on many aspects of life in the United States, but workforce is probably the most important one. With millions of Mexicans living in the U.S., the need for employers to hire professional background checks in the applicants’ home country increases.

Franchisee applicants, job candidates and potential investments need to be verified.  Ignoring the risk in Mexico and not conducting proper due diligence can be a very costly mistake.

It is important to mention that employers should include employment screenings as part of the hiring process for all of their candidates –not just foreigners- in order to be safe, but also to comply with the laws. In all cases, employers must make sure everyone is treated equally.

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) it is illegal to check the background of applicants and employees when that decision is based on a person’s race, national origin, color, sex, religion, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or age (40 or older). National and international background checks for employment purposes exist as a means of prevention and not of discrimination. Hiring a professional investigator in Mexico allows an employer to complete the discreet screening process with even more scrutiny than national applicants.

Another one of the reasons why many people look for background check investigations in Mexico is the search for love.  In 2013, Mexican-born immigrants accounted for approximately 28 percent of the 41.3 million immigrants in the United States, making them by far the largest immigrant group in the country. And that is just the reported LEGAL number!  Millions of illegal immigrants from Mexico now reside in the United States, some of which are dangerous criminals.  With such great number of Mexican people living in the U.S., it is only natural to see more verifications needed with Mexico.

Conducting a dating background check on a potential romantic partner is a good way to be safe and make wise decisions, not only when meeting foreigners, but especially in those cases as their past history in their home country is completely unknown. As clients want to be sure they’re not going to be the next victim, many are playing it safe and verifying their partner. Professional investigators who know internet crime in Mexico say it’s a wise insurance policy to have in today’s high risk world.

It is clear that private investigations, and specifically background checks, are extremely useful for times when there are important decisions to be taken. However, just as important is to be able to count on professionals who can retrieve reliable and accurate information.

If you are considering getting involved in a personal or business relationship with someone from Mexico, make sure you hire a firm with investigators on the ground in that country.  It is difficult to obtain collaboration from Mexican government agencies and other parties to verify someone. Having professional private investigators in Mexico that speak the language and know the laws will help you obtain the information and evidence you need, and it will also help you carry out the verification process smoothly and efficiently.  Don’t be fooled by a website with no investigators!

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C. Wright

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