What does Ferretly do?

Ferretly is an AI-powered social media background screening platform that analyzes publicly available online content to surface behavioral risk signals for hiring, compliance, and brand protection.

Is Ferretly compliant with FCRA and other regulations?

Ferretly is designed with regulatory compliance at its core. Its workflows support Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements and align with EEOC and GDPR guidance when used for employment-related social media screening.

Ferretly is used by employers, staffing and background screening providers, government agencies, financial services organizations, healthcare providers and brands that want deeper insight into digital behavior than traditional background checks provide.

What data sources does Ferretly analyze?

Ferretly analyzes public content across major social media platforms and can incorporate web, news and media sources to build a clearer picture of digital behavior over time.

How long of a history can Ferretly review?

Depending on the plan and use case, Ferretly can review up to approximately ten years of publicly available social media content, with options for continuous monitoring going forward.

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Screen 50+ Social Platforms

Comprehensive coverage across all major networks

Results in Under 5 Minutes

Fast enough to keep your hiring pipeline moving

100% EEOC & FCRA Compliant

Legally defensible, bias-free screening

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How Social Media Screening Works

Get comprehensive candidate insights in three simple steps

Submit Candidate Info

Enter the candidate's name and email. Our system handles the rest, including consent collection.

AI Scans 50+ Platforms

Our AI analyzes public social media profiles, detecting behavioral risk patterns across all major networks.

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Receive a compliant, actionable social media background check report in under 5 minutes.

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★★★★★

"More and more people are requesting we check for a social media presence of potential applicants. It has been very helpful. Ferretly allows us to include another form of screening to our clients."

Schuler Loers

Operations Manager at Reliable

★★★★★

"Social media screenings are a valuable part of our hiring process, offering insight into a candidate's professionalism, communication style, and alignment with company values. They help us identify potential red flags and ensure a well-rounded view beyond the resume and interview."

Megan Hamm

Employee Engagement Manager, PSBA

★★★★★

"The service provided by the Ferretly team offers unprecedented customer service and the system is easy to use. This is a crucial tool I have used for many projects large and small and they always deliver as promised."

Jordan Wiles

COO of Crucial Casting

What Our Social Media Screening Detects

AI-powered analysis identifies behavioral risk patterns that traditional background checks miss

Violence & Threats

Threatening language, glorification of violence, or aggressive behavior patterns

Discriminatory Content

Racist, sexist, or other hateful content that could indicate workplace risk

Illegal Activity

References to drug use, illegal behavior, or criminal activity

Harassment & Bullying

Patterns of online harassment, cyberbullying, or toxic communication

Unprofessional Conduct

Content that could damage your company's reputation or brand image

Sexually Explicit Content

Inappropriate sexual content or behavior that could create liability

Why Choose Ferretly?

Compare traditional screening methods to Ferretly's AI-powered approach

Feature	Manual Searches	Ferretly AI
Time per candidate	2-4 hours	Under 5 minutes
Platforms covered	3-5 major platforms	50+ platforms
Consistency	Varies by reviewer	100% standardized
Bias elimination	High risk	AI-powered objectivity
Audit trail	Manual notes	Complete documentation
Legal compliance	Difficult to prove	EEOC & FCRA certified

Time per candidate

Manual

2-4 hours

Ferretly

Under 5 min

Platforms covered

Manual

3-5 platforms

Ferretly

50+ platforms

Consistency

Manual

Varies

Ferretly

100% standard

Bias elimination

Manual

High risk

Ferretly

AI objectivity

Audit trail

Manual

Manual notes

Ferretly

Full docs

Legal compliance

Manual

Hard to prove

Ferretly

EEOC & FCRA

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500+

Enterprise Customers

92%

Risk Reduction

5min

Average Report Time

50+

Platforms Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about social media background screening

Is social media screening legal for hiring?

Yes, social media screening is legal when conducted properly. Ferretly's process is fully FCRA-compliant, meaning we follow all federal regulations for consumer reporting. We only analyze publicly available information and never access private accounts. Our reports exclude protected class information to ensure EEOC compliance.

What social media platforms does Ferretly check?

Our AI-powered social media background check scans over 50 platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, and many others. We also analyze blogs, forums, and news mentions to provide comprehensive digital footprint screening.

How is this different from a traditional background check?

Traditional background checks verify criminal records, employment history, and education. Social media screening adds a behavioral layer by analyzing a candidate's public online presence for red flags like violence, harassment, or discriminatory content. Many organizations use both together for comprehensive pre-employment screening.

How long does a social media background check take?

Most Ferretly reports are delivered in under 5 minutes. Our AI technology can analyze years of social media history across 50+ platforms almost instantly, compared to manual searches that can take hours per candidate.

Is Ferretly FCRA compliant?

Yes, Ferretly is a fully FCRA-compliant Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA). We follow all Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements including proper consent collection, adverse action procedures, and dispute resolution. Our reports are legally defensible and designed for employment screening use.

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