What Makes a Background Check Legit — Not Just a Google Search

You’re about to hire someone. Or invest in a new venture. Or maybe you’re just getting a strange feeling about a person in your life. You pull up Google, type in their name… and hope for the best.

That’s not a background check. That’s wishful thinking.

At Maverick’s Detective Agency, we run discreet, professional-grade investigations for clients who can’t afford to guess. And one of the most common misconceptions we hear is that “everything’s online these days.” Let’s clear that up.

🔍 Why Google Isn’t a Background Check

Google can be useful, sure — but it’s a mile wide and an inch deep. You’ll get:

• What they want you to see (social media, PR, curated content)

• Outdated listings from data brokers

• Maybe a few court results — often mismatched or irrelevant

Here’s what you won’t see:

• Sealed records

• Court filings under aliases

• Verified employment or licensing records

• Civil suits or judgments that don’t rank on page one

• Business registrations or UCC liens

• Federal-level actions or criminal filings in other states

Google shows you what’s popular. A real background check shows you what’s relevant.

A clean digital footprint doesn’t mean a clean history — it just means they know how to hide it.

✅ What a Legit Background Check Actually Includes

At Maverick’s, we tailor every report to your exact concern — but even our basic checks include:

DIY Google SearchProfessional Background CheckName-only lookupIdentity + alias verificationPublic-facing resultsCriminal + civil court searches (state and federal)Social media scanningVerified employment & license historyData brokersBusiness affiliations & financial red flagsGuessworkClear, documented findings in a confidential report

We also use licensed tools like paid, confidential databases and PACER — not just browser searches. And we never rely on auto-generated databases filled with mismatched records.

💼 When It’s Time to Get Serious

You don’t run a background check because you’re paranoid. You do it because you’ve learned to trust your instincts — and you want facts, not guesses.

If something feels off… it probably is. And if you’re about to trust someone with your money, your business, your home, or your family — don’t just Google them.

Let us help you get the truth, clearly and professionally.