November 2, 2026

Mintz Global Screening has become aware of a website operating under the name Smart Hire Check (www.smarthirecheck.com) that displays the statement “Powered by Mintz Global Screening.” This use of the Mintz Global Screening name is not authorized.

Mintz Global Screening has no affiliation with Smart Hire Check or with the operator of that website. Neither Mintz Global screening nor any member of the Mintz Group has endorsed or licensed any service offered through that website, or supplied any such service. Mintz Global Screening does not receive, process or hold any information submitted through it.

Clients, candidates and members of the public should not submit personal information, documents or payments to Smart Hire Check in the belief that Mintz Global Screening provides or supports its services.

Mintz Global Screening communicates with clients and candidates only through:
• Our website, www.mintzglobalscreening.com;
• Email addresses that end in @mintzglobal.com; and
• Our telephone line, 1-877-359-8130.

If you have already submitted information to Smart Hire Check, please contact Mintz Global Screening at clientservices@mintzglobal.com or 1 877 359 8130 [ext. 3783]. You may also wish to report the matter to your local police service or to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Mintz Global Screening is taking appropriate steps to protect its name and the individuals and organizations it serves.

In today’s interconnected world, an individual’s contributions extend far beyond the confines of their workspace. What they express, engage in, and how others perceive them can significantly influence a company’s reputation. At Mintz Global Screening, we understand the importance of gaining a holistic understanding of potential employees beyond the transcending facts and figures presented on their resumes.   We are thrilled to introduce our latest innovative service: Open Source Media…

As a result of the greater accessibility of higher education, and the consequent increase in the number of people obtaining higher degrees than a few years ago, the competitiveness for top jobs has exploded. It is therefore no surprise that in order to increase their chances of being hired, more and more unscrupulous people decide to embellish or simply lie about their qualifications, experience or skills when applying for such…

In Alberta, the RCMP has Uncovered a Fraud Involving the Distribution of Thousands of Counterfeit Safety Certificates   On November 4th, the RCMP has uncovered a large-scale fraud involving the distribution and selling of thousands of counterfeit safety certificates across the western provinces of the country. The operation mostly involves first-aid and hydrogen sulphide awareness trainings as well as other safety courses.   The two major organizations affected by the…