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Criminal record, SAFPS fraud, social media, and lifestyle checks that reveal financial, reputational, and conduct risks before you hire.

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What this category covers

Criminal & SAFPS

A criminal record check against the SAPS Criminal Record Centre, plus a SAFPS fraud-database check covering banking, insurance, and retail fraud listings.

What you'll need
  1. 01 Valid candidate consent
  2. 02 Copy of ID document or passport
  3. 03 For visas and permits — copy of passport and visa/permit
  4. 04 Fingerprint capture at the nearest Jetline or Postnet store
  5. 05 International checks follow each country's own application requirements
Verified by
SAPS Criminal Record CentreSAFPS (South African Fraud Prevention Service)
Positive outcome

Clear — no records matched to the candidate. Fingerprints are not linked to any past or existing case, and no fraud listing is found.

Negative / exception

A criminal record, SAFPS fraud listing, or a listing on the Sexual Offenders or Serious Abuse register. Where a record is found, a SAPS 69 report (issued within roughly six weeks) sets out the case number, charge, and status.

Social Media

A structured review of publicly available social media content — posts, comments, and interactions — for conduct or reputational risk. Available as basic, full, or comprehensive.

What you'll need
  1. 01 Valid candidate consent
  2. 02 Copy of ID document or passport
  3. 03 All known social media links or personas
Verified by
Publicly available social media platforms
Positive outcome

The candidate's online behaviour aligns with professional standards — no high-risk or controversial activity that could pose a reputational risk.

Negative / exception

Inappropriate content, controversial interactions, or high-risk patterns are flagged, with the reasoning detailed in the outcome report.

AI-assisted social media screening carries a small inherent bias — always apply your own judgement and consider regional laws on the use of social media in hiring.

Lifestyle

An assessment of financial habits and lifestyle against declared income, to surface signs of living beyond one's means. Pricing and turnaround are scoped per client by a consultant.

What you'll need
  1. 01 Valid candidate consent
  2. 02 Copy of ID document or passport
  3. 03 Current remuneration details
  4. 04 Spouse or partner details, if available
  5. 05 Other information as scoped with your consultant
Verified by
TransUnion, XDS, and VericredHome Affairs, Deeds, and Masters' officesCIPC, SARS, and the Reserve BankPEP and sanctions lists
Positive outcome

Financial habits and lifestyle align with income and role — no signs of excessive spending or undisclosed risk.

Negative / exception

Spending or lifestyle appears to exceed income, raising a flag for further investigation. Context such as family support or alternative income may explain the discrepancy.

Check types & turnaround
Criminal — standard SAPS 36 hrs
Criminal — priority SAPS 6 hrs
Criminal — premium SAPS 2 hrs
SAFPS fraud check SAFPS 1 day
International criminal Consulate or embassy ~60 working days
Social media Public platforms 1–5 days
Lifestyle Multiple bureaux On request

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