While a W-2 can be useful for tracking employee information, it itself is not particularly useful for confirming an employee’s SSN. However, it can be used as an opportunity to take other methods to verify that the information is correct. Employers are responsible for ensuring all information on W-2 forms is correct before sending them
It’s important to keep in mind that the information you get from a SSN trace is only as reliable as the information reported to (and then recorded by) the various credit agencies. It is these credit bureaus that serve as the source of information for SSN traces, so you’re relying on the accuracy of their
SSN traces are excellent research tools for companies looking to hire new employees, or for law enforcement agencies looking for more background on suspects. The information provided by them comes from a neutral third party and gives a history of names and addresses that can be cross referenced and then used when performing criminal background
Global Data Fusion, LLC is a local-Louisiana based company that offers a comprehensive list of background check services, including SSN traces. We have a team of dedicated researchers that review all information returned to us so we can ensure all the information you get is completely accurate—something you can’t get from the larger services out