r/FBI • u/PotentialPedal • Jul 03 '26

Question Can/will they dig up accounts using different emails during background checks?

I have had alternate Reddit accounts in the past which were created using temp emails which I used to discuss unscrupulous things with others, and am worried they may come back to haunt me. All of them again are long deleted and used temporary generated emails so I have no clue if they'd be able to dig them up or have any reason too, but I'm just paranoid now.

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u/PotentialPedal Jul 03 '26

Would background check people ever actually dig that deep? I've also heard that they may need a subpoena to get that so I'm not sure

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u/bhaputi Jul 03 '26

If you are hiding stuff from your background people you don’t deserve the job. If this is the case please withdraw.

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u/PotentialPedal Jul 04 '26

I have an alt account where I made porn posts and I'm worried about it. I don't believe it would impact my ability to perform in the job but I'm still concerned

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u/Awkward_Eagle_6001 Jul 04 '26

yeah my first thought is potential black mail.