# BeenVerified: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 6 judge labels across 1 categories by 3 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/beenverified/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background screening | 0% | 57 | 67% | 6 |

## And against it

- "These sites are not consumer reporting agencies (CRAs)... do not use it for any professional background screening." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Background screening)
- "Never use consumer search sites like BeenVerified or TruthFinder for hiring; they are not FCRA-compliant" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Background screening)
- "not FCRA-compliant and can't be used for hiring/tenancy decisions—doing so risks fines/lawsuits" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Background screening)
- "Why avoid: These are not FCRA-compliant consumer reporting agencies." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Background screening)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.