NATIONAL ETHICS BUREAU MAKES CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK MANDATORY FOR MEMBER APPROVAL

NEB services and official website at ethicscheck.com helps calm investor fears

SAN DIEGO, CA (PRWEB) September 21, 2003 -- The National Ethics Bureau (NEB) today announced that, in addition to holding a professional license and having an exemplary record of business ethics within ones industry, applicants must submit to a seven-year criminal background check. Any record of having a felony or business-related misdemeanor will automatically disqualify an applicant for membership.

"State regulators have warned that investment scammers are taking advantage of low interest rates and the volatile stock market to prey on unsuspecting investors, especially seniors," said Steven McCarty, National Director for the NEB: 'With consumer fraud up and consumer confidence down, there has never been a greater need for the American public to know who they can trust for professional advice.' McCarty adds that 'in today's financial world, consumers deserve some real peace of mind. By making criminal background checks a part of our approval process, the NEB is giving consumers and advisors a better night's rest.'

Mandatory criminal background checks will upgrade our current verification and approval process, said Jeffrey Kopitz, NEB 's Chairman of the Board and Director of Research: 'In addition to our other verification sources, which includes multiple regulatory agencies, this enhancement provides the American public with a real "head start" on performing their own due diligence before working with an advisor.'

About National Ethics Bureau: The National Ethics Bureau (NEB) is a membership organization of approved business professionals who have maintained a flawless record of business ethics. The NEB verifies that each member holds a current professional license(s), has met all continuing education requirements and has a history of exemplary business ethics which includes verification through a seven year business-related criminal background check.

The NEB is a privately held organization and is completely independent of any political or social affiliations or agendas. All correspondence, including member registration, member services, and media relations are conducted through their West Coast office located at 12707 High Bluff Drive, Dept 200, San Diego, CA 92130. Their East Coast office is located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Dept 700, Washington, D.C. 20004.
Telephone: (800) 282-1831 Fax: (202) 318-0330
E-mail: info@ethicscheck.com
Website: www.ethicscheck.com
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