Web & Social Media Checks: Powered by Fama
A Smarter Way to Screen Candidates Online
By Checking Your Staff
In today’s hyper-digital world, over one billion pieces of content are created and published online every single day. Among them are posts, comments and images that can signal serious red flags in the hiring process, from hate speech to threats, fraud and harassment.
According to a 2023 Resume Builder survey, 85% of employers have discovered online content that led them to not hire a candidate.
Why It Matters
Let’s face it:
Nobody walks into an interview and says, “I’m a risk to your brand.”
But that doesn’t mean warning signs aren’t already out there and publicly visible. Problematic online behavior, even outside of work, can damage a company’s culture, reputation, and productivity. That’s why web and social media checks are no longer optional, they’re essential.
At Checking Your Staff, we’ve partnered with Fama to provide industry-leading web and social media screening designed to identify only job-relevant, workplace misconduct.
How It Works
Fama Product Flow:
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Review Filters, Not Scores
FAMA flags content based on job-relevant misconduct using customisable filters, never a numeric score.
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Seamless Integration
Fully integrated with Access Screening’s consent-based workflow. Reports appear directly in your Access Screening dashboard.
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Only the Important Stuff
You only receive reports that contain potential workplace misconduct. FAMA combines AI with expert human review to eliminate noise and surface what matters.
What We Flag VS What We Don’t Flag
Our review process covers 18 key misconduct behaviors, including:
🚫 Harassment
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Flagged: Name-calling, shaming and intimidation
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Not flagged: Mild language about objects or broad audiences
🚫 Intolerance
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Flagged: Racist, sexist or homophobic content and bigoted symbols
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Not flagged: Civil political discourse
🚫 Sexual Content
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Flagged: Innuendos, nudity and adult content
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Not flagged: Swimwear, statues and sex education
🚫 Violence
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Flagged: Violent imagery, gun violence endorsements and threats
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Not flagged: News articles or movie scenes
🚫 Threats
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Flagged: Intent to harm or intimidate
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Not flagged: Competitive sports like MMA
🚫 Crime
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Flagged: Theft, gang affiliation and support for terrorism
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Not flagged: Crimes unrelated to the candidate
🚫 Cannabis & Other Drugs
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Flagged: Cannabis usage, growth or sale and illicit drug use
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Not flagged: Cigarettes, advocacy for rehab
Platforms We Monitor
We search content across major platforms, including:
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LinkedIn
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Facebook
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Instagram
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X (formerly Twitter)
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TikTok
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Pinterest
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GitHub
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YouTube
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Vimeo
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And more…
Custom platforms? Just ask!
Pricing & Packages
Choose a plan that fits your compliance needs:
✅ Essentials Plan – £50 (Pay As You Go)
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3-year lookback
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10,000+ open-source web and news databases
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Social media indexed: LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, YouTube, Vimeo, GitHub and more
✅ Plus Plan – £80 (Pay As You Go)
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7-year lookback
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Includes everything in Essentials
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Plus: Facebook & Instagram checks
Ready to Stay Compliant?
Visit www.checkingyourstaff.co.uk or contact us today:
📞 0333 339 0021
📧 enquiries@checkingyourstaff.co.uk