By Russ Warner, Chief Operating Officer—
In May, a major scandal rocked Colombia’s gaming industry. Luisa Jaramillo—the wife of Rubén Callejas, Deputy Manager of the Medellín Lottery—won the grand prize of 16 billion Colombian pesos. What raised even more eyebrows was how quickly the winning number was announced following the televised ... Read More
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Jun2025
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Jun2025
By Russ Warner, Chief Operating Officer—
In a move that’s generating serious controversy, Silvia Delgado, the former attorney for drug kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, was elected as a criminal judge in Mexico this week. This appointment has raised red flags among critics of Mexico’s judicial reform, which is already considered ... Read More
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Apr2025
By Ashley Mazerolle, Marketing —
After reading the behind-the-scenes interview with Sarah Tyekiff and Shaun Parry, the executive producers of The Honesty Box, we at Converus couldn’t be more thrilled to see EyeDetect® at the heart of such an innovative and bold reality dating experiment.
What stood out was how The Honesty ... Read More
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Mar2025
By Ashley Mazerolle, Marketing —
Children and minors deserve the highest level of protection under the law. While there are existing laws designed to shield them from harm—such as child labor laws that regulate working hours and conditions—there are still areas where legal protections fall short. One of these gaps lies ... Read More
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Feb2025
By Ashley Mazerolle, Marketing –
At Converus®, we believe the truth matters. Whether it’s for a job interview, a criminal investigation, or a background check, knowing who is being honest can make a big difference. The problem is, most people are not very good at detecting lies. In fact, studies show ... Read More
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Nov2024
By Ashley Mazerolle Marketing –
Even in the ultra-conservative State of Utah, corruption is no stranger. Regardless of the political environment, corrupt officers and politicians find their way into positions of power where they can wield influence.
Bribery and corruption in political office have plagued Utah's Attorney General's office for over ... Read More
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Sep2024
By Ashley Mazerolle, Marketing —
Lying, especially in the workplace, can damage the efficiency and culture of any organization. This issue becomes even more alarming when the deception comes from one of the company’s most valuable assets—its employees. A growing problem in today’s job market is candidates lying on their resumes, ... Read More
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Sep2024
By Ashley Mazerolle, Marketing −
Fatigue in the workplace can have surprising effects, even on people who are normally ethical. New research shows that when employees are tired, they are more prone to unethical actions, even if they usually make sound moral choices. The reason for this is that fatigue impacts ... Read More
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Aug2024
By Ashley Mazerolle, Marketing –
When it comes to hiring employees, companies take several steps to ensure they are hiring trustworthy individuals. Background checks and random drug tests are common practices used to screen candidates for past offenses or questionable behavior. These checks, along with professional reference calls, help employers determine ... Read More
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Aug2024
By Ashley Mazerolle, Marketing –
The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) of 1988 prevents most employers from requiring job applicants or employees to take a lie detector test, also known as a polygraph. This law also stops employers from taking actions like firing, demoting, or disciplining someone based on the results ... Read More
Converus (“with truth”) provides scientifically validated credibility assessment technologies that help protect countries, corporations and communities from corruption, crime and threats.