CIFAS urges job applicants to be completely honest

It is important for companies to ensure they do thorough background checks on potential employees. If you outsource the process, vet the vendors as well. Get references from other businesses who have used the background check companies. It is extremely important as this is one important internal control that helps prevent fraud. As much as we expect our potential employees to be honest as the article urges them to do, one can never be too careful. As a business, you want honest employees with self respect and morals to work with you. 

http://www.cifas.org.uk/job_appfraud_novtwelve?goback=.gde_83088_member_190003596