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Webinar Details.


📅 Date: Thursday, May 28th
🕐 Time: 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST
⏱️ Duration: 60 minutes (plus Q&A)
💻 Format: Live panel discussion

Your Background Check Reality Check.


Think of this as an audit of what your screening process was actually built to catch - and the growing list of things it wasn't. We'll walk through how hiring fraud has evolved, where traditional background checks fall short, and give you a practical framework for evaluating whether your verification approach is keeping up.

Hiring Fraud Isn't Coming. It's Already Here.


A candidate applies to your open role. Strong resume. Confident interview. Your team extends the offer. Six months later, you discover the person sitting in that chair isn't who they said they were - and the credentials they presented were fabricated.

The interview you conducted? A deepfake. The supervisor who gave a glowing reference? A burner phone.

This isn't a streaming plot. It's happening across industries right now, and it's accelerating faster than most HR teams realize. Gartner predicts that by 2028, one in four candidate profiles will be at least partially fabricated.

And the screening process most organizations rely on? It was never designed to catch this.

The good news? You don't need to overhaul your entire hiring process overnight. You need to understand what's changed, where the blind spots are, and the right questions to ask about your current verification approach.

That's exactly what this webinar delivers.

Join us Thursday, May 28th, from 2-3 PM EST!

Get 1 hour of SHRM CE credit for attending!

What You'll Discover:

  • The New Fraud Landscape: We'll break down how hiring fraud has evolved beyond traditional resume lies - deepfake interviews, synthetic identities, and AI-generated credentials.

  • Why Traditional Screening Misses It: Not all background checks verify people. We'll walk through the specific gaps in database-only approaches - why a "clean report" doesn't mean "verified candidate."

  • Red Flags You Can Spot Today: Practical detection strategies for resumes, interviews, and verification -  the indicators your team can start watching for immediately.

  • A Verification Framework That Works: How to evaluate your current screening process, the questions every organization should be asking their provider, and what separates a background check from an investigation.

  • What Modern Verification Includes: Primary-source education checks, direct supervisor employment verification, credential authentication, and the investigative methodology that catches what databases miss.

Register Here!

Get the Hiring Fraud Briefing Your Screening Provider Should Have Sent You.

Learn From the Experts.


Our team has spent the last year tracking the acceleration of hiring fraud, advising clients on verification gaps, and answering the questions HR professionals are asking. Here's who you'll hear from:

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Michelle Pyan

President / Owner
CIChecked


With over 30 years in the background screening industry, Michelle is widely recognized as the foremost expert on New York criminal records verification. She has revolutionized how organizations approach criminal verification in New York's complex court system.

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Lindsay Mastrogiovanni

Founder / Owner
ConsciousHR


Lindsay Mastrogiovanni, PHR, SHRM-CP, is the Founder and CEO of ConsciousHR, a Syracuse-based HR consultancy that partners with mission-driven businesses to align people strategy with real business outcomes. With nearly 20 years of experience spanning HR operations, organizational strategy, and business development, Lindsay helps leaders navigate the complexities of compliance, hiring, and employee engagement without losing sight of their people.

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Kelly Schnupp

Manager of Strategic Alliances
CIChecked


Kelly brings nearly two decades of experience spanning background screening, HCM sales, and partner development. Her additional HCM sales experience at Paychex gives her a strong foundation for developing partnerships across the HR technology, staffing, and franchise spaces. Kelly is based in Rochester, New York.

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Alex Skaine 

Host / Marketing
CIChecked


Alex has spent the last four years developing CIChecked's industry-leading compliance resources and educational materials. His focus on translating complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance has helped organizations improve their background screening programs. 

A Preview of What We'll Cover.

[Webinar] Q2 2026 Fake Candidates, Real Problems_ How to Verify Who Youre Hiring Slide 7
[Webinar] Q2 2026 Fake Candidates, Real Problems_ How to Verify Who Youre Hiring Slide 10
[Webinar] Q2 2026 Fake Candidates, Real Problems_ How to Verify Who Youre Hiring Slide 17
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This Webinar Is Educational - Not a Sales Pitch.


We'll share what we're seeing, walk through real examples, answer your questions, and point you toward resources that help. If you want to talk about working with CIChecked afterward, great. If you just want the information, that's great too. Our goal is to make sure you leave knowing more about the hiring fraud landscape than when you logged on.

Don't Take Our Word.


What HR Leaders Say About CIChecked Compliance Education

"We’ve been extremely satisfied with the customer service provided by CIChecked. The CI team is always available for us, particularly in urgent situations.  We truly appreciate the team's willingness to work within our processes and adapt to our unique needs.   The positive impact on our hiring process has been undeniable - with the assistance of CIChecked, we’ve reduced our 2024 pre-boarding time by 44%!"

Director of Talent Acquisition

Healthcare Client

“If you are in need of a new background checking service or are even interested in just exploring a different one, PLEASE contact CI. You won't be disappointed.”

Senior HR Manager

Bank Client

“We screen 1,000s of volunteers on top of our seasonal hires every year, and their system is the easiest we have ever used. I highly recommend CI for all your background check needs."

HR Director

Nonprofit Client

“We greatly appreciate the partnership we have with CI. They consistently meet our timelines, and the reporting provided is concise. Would highly recommend CI!”

HR Director

Healthcare Client

FAQs


Find answers to your most pressing questions about our quarterly compliance webinars.

Nope. This webinar is completely free. No hidden fees, no "premium version" upsell, no credit card required at registration. We're doing this because we'd rather educate the market than watch organizations create liability through informal screening processes.
Yes. Every registered attendee receives access to the full recording within a week of the live session. Can't make it live? Register anyway - you'll get the recording, the bonus resources.

No problem. Register anyway, and we'll send you:

  • The full webinar recording 
  • All bonus resources and templates
  • Slides from the presentation

The live session includes Q&A, where you can ask about your specific situation, industry, or state. If your schedule allows, live attendance is worth it for the interaction alone. But if you can't make it, you won't miss the core content.

Attendees will get the presentation slides, a full recording of the panel discussion, a written transcript, and related case studies.
Absolutely. This webinar is open to anyone who wants to learn about the screening landscape. No strings attached.
Absolutely. While focused on mid-sized organizations, the compliance principles apply to companies of all sizes, and our experts will address considerations for smaller teams.

Here's the timeline:

  • Immediately: Confirmation email with calendar invite
  • 7 days before: Reminder email with pre-webinar question submission form
  • 24 hours before: Webinar access link and final reminder
  • Day of: One-hour-before reminder with join link
  • During webinar: Live session with Q&A interaction
  • Within 24 hours after: Recording link, slides, bonus resources, SHRM credit instructions
  • One week after: Optional follow-up survey (help us make future webinars better)

No spam. No daily emails. Just the information you need, when you need it.

About CIChecked.


We’re a Certified Woman-Owned Business that’s not only fast and accurate, but also cost-effective and committed to customer service. Our proprietary solutions safeguard your vulnerable populations, giving you peace of mind. So kick back, and let us handle background checks. You’ve got bigger fish to fry.

With CI, you can expect:

  • Regulatory Compliance - We're the experts at navigating New York's toughest regulations, and we bring that expertise coast to coast.

  • Rapid Turnaround - No offshoring, no delays. Our in-house background investigators provide quick, precise results. Fast answers, fewer headaches.

  • Innovative Savings - Smart Processes, lower costs. Our proprietary methods cut third-party fees, giving you top-tier service without the top-tier price tag. And we're proudly woman-owned.

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Get the Information You Need to Protect Your Hiring Process.


Whether you're concerned about verification gaps, evaluating your current screening provider, or just want to understand what's changed in the fraud landscape, this webinar gives you a clear starting point.

60 minutes. No cost. Practical information you can use.

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