Pre-matrimonial investigations: rest easy in your relationship
Conducting a background check on a new partner may feel uncomfortable but in today’s digital world, it’s easy to feel unsure and have doubts about someone's background, especially if their partner has been acting cagey.
Vilcol’s phone lines have been ringing by callers around the world asking for pre-marital background checks on partners – whether they are partners of their adult children or partners of their elderly parents.
While the digital world is continuously opening our lives to new people and experiences, the downside is more opportunity to fall prey to shady characters who exploit others for malicious gain.
Introducing our partner background check service: rooting out gold-diggers
Stories of gold-diggers, scammers, catfishers and other criminals pretending to be someone they’re not, are widespread.
And with the internet abuzz with tales of con artists who have duped someone’s close friend or relative, it pays to be cautious at the start of a new relationship, especially if something doesn’t quite feel right. The knock on effects of being swindled are devastating, creating a lack of trust that takes years to heal, or may never heal.
Asking for a professional background check on a new partner can bring definitive information one way or another, so you can proceed with the trust you are longing for, or take action before any lasting damage is caused.
Restoring trust with a pre-matrimonial background check
Trust and transparency are essential traits in any relationship. If you’re concerned about a partner’s past, or feel the need to verify certain aspects of their history, a pre-matrimonial investigation could be just the thing to put your mind at rest.
Vilcol is a team of highly experienced and discreet UK investigators specialising in relationship and pre-marital background checks. They have the skills and tools available to dig into anyone’s past in a confidential, thorough way. If you're worried about someone’s background, hiring a professional team like Vilcol’s to conduct a background investigation into your partner can help.
Why partner background checks make sense
If you're thinking about marrying someone, that usually means combining finances.
If this is the case and you have even the tiniest misgiving, it’s essential you seek the reassurance you need about your partner’s financial history with a specialist background check.
It is best to gain as much peace of mind as possible before committing yourself to a long-term relationship or marriage.
Vilcol’s background checks for marriage suitability look into issues of identity, financial solvency and employment history.
Whatever your reasons for asking, it makes sense to conduct a background check on a boyfriend or girlfriend if you have any nagging doubt.
How does a pre-marital background check work?
Our investigations use a variety of sources to gather detailed information about a person. The cost depends on the scope of what exactly you want from a partner background check. The areas we typically look into include:
- Financial background: This includes investigating bankruptcy records, credit reports and any financial problems that might affect your future together.
- Employment history: Investigators can verify your partner's job history.
- Social media and online presence: Checking online profiles can provide insights into a partner’s social interactions, interests and past behaviours that may not have been disclosed. We can also check to see if they are actually a real person.
An example to illustrate this last point came recently. Vilcol received a call from a wealthy couple over their daughter’s prospective fiance. The daughter had informed her parents that her fiance was a high-flying businessman but something in his story made them suspicious.
They contacted us and simply by running the man’s photo through specialised software, we revealed that he was not who he said he was; he was in fact working as a security guard at Heathrow Airport and had lied to their daughter.
Specialist and expert background checks on partners
While you could attempt to check your partner’s criminal history or other background details yourself, hiring professional investigators ensures that the background check will be comprehensive, accurate and legally conducted. Professional investigation services like Vilcol’s offer several advantages:
Expertise: Our investigators are specialists at rooting out the information you need with access to global databases and resources for relationship or pre-matrimonial background checks that are not available to the public.
Confidentiality: Our investigators ensure that your inquiry remains confidential, avoiding potential problems if your partner were to find out.
Accuracy: With professional training, investigators can sift through a variety of records and sources to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Legal compliance: Background checks must be conducted within the boundaries of the law. Vilcol’s investigations team ensures that the process complies with all privacy and data protection regulations.
Is checking a partner’s background ethical?
If you’re wondering how ethical it is to check your partner’s background without them knowing, it’s important to carefully weigh up the reasons why you feel it necessary.
If, for example, you have valid concerns about your partner’s past or are worried that someone dear to you may be in a relationship with a con artist, that could have a bad outcome. In these cases, conducting a background check is justified.
If you suspect your partner may have a criminal record, or are worried about past financial instability, ensuring transparency in the relationship is essential.
It’s important to approach this process with respect for your partner’s privacy. And here is where communication is important.
If you feel comfortable discussing your concerns openly with your partner, it may help alleviate the need for any pre-marital due diligence.
What to expect from a partner background check
When commissioning a pre-marriage background check, make sure the service offers
Detailed reports: the investigator should provide you with a comprehensive report outlining any findings related to criminal activity, financial issues or past relationships.
Transparency: choose a service that is clear about the methods they use to gather information and ensure it is legally obtained.
Discretion: the service should guarantee that all findings are kept confidential to protect your privacy and your partner’s.
Our relationship background checks are conducted discreetly and cover areas like job history, financial solvency and property ownership.
Vilcol offers all the above and boasts 40 years of expertise in private investigations. We are specialists in using sophisticated technologies to uncover hidden information. In other words, with Vilcol, you’re getting the best, most advanced pre-matrimonial background checking service on the market.
Why a background check before marriage makes sense
A background check on a potential spouse before you marry them can help you gain the trust and confidence you need. By obtaining all the facts, you can make an informed decision about your future.
If you’re considering a private investigator to check the background or any other aspect of a partner’s history, make sure to choose a reputable service like Vilcol’s that provides accurate and reliable results.
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