The back ground check that you complete, what level is it? It is similar to the back ground check that is performed on teachers, nurses, or anyone that comes in contact with children?

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The back ground check that you complete, what level is it? It is similar to the back ground check that is performed on teachers, nurses, or anyone that comes in contact with children?

asked by Serena G. on 11/8/15

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Danie S. · Answer 1 · 2019-03-04T09:18Z

Danie S.

on 3/4/19

Who knows if they even actually do the background check. Probably another way to make money off of people.

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