A few months ago, I lost out on a job I was 99% sure I had—until the background check came back with a criminal charge that wasn’t mine. Total shock. I’ve never even been arrested. Turns out the background check company mixed me up with someone who had a similar name and birthdate. HR ghosted me after that, and I was left trying to clear my name on my own. It took weeks of phone calls and documentation to even figure out where the error came from. I finally came across this resource: https://consumerattorneys.com/practice-area/employment-background-check-errors. It helped me understand my rights and the steps to dispute the report properly. Honestly, if you're going through anything like this, don’t wait—these mistakes can seriously affect your future.