Tenant Screening: need alternative; thinks screening companies are trying to scam info

[Bill Coleman]

I have a seemingly good prospective tenant on deck. The only issue is that he thinks the background check companies are trying to get info and scam him. I tried to tell him they are not but he works for Apple and sees internet scams unfold all day long so he is very cautious. 

Does anyone know of an alternate way to check background without giving SSN?

Funny thing is that the screening companies ask me for the SSN but then tell the tenant they don't need to provide it and that is raising red flags for him.