Job Offer Rescinded Because of Expunged Records

So I will try to be brief here. I got a dream job offer with an investment bank. I was told that the offer was contingent on a background check, was asked if I had a criminal record, I responded no. Fast-forward 2 weeks and I just received a call that an expunged record from 4 years ago (an MIP) showed up on my record. The employer then accused me of lying when I said I did not have a record, even though the record says non-conviction and expunged, and rescinded the job offer. Do I have any options here? This happened about an hour ago I have no idea what to do.

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So sorry man. Keep your head up - in a kind-of similar boat. Feel free to reach out if you need any encouragement talk. Been in the dumps myself but am moving forward.

 

Is this a joke? They really rescinded an offer because they thought you were lying after your record was cleaned up for an MIP?? Jesus man I'm really sorry to hear that its absolutely ridiculous...

 
"TheBuellerBanker" Is this a joke? They really rescinded an offer because they thought you were lying after your record was cleaned up for an MIP?? Jesus man I'm really sorry to hear that its absolutely ridiculous...

This, that's ridiculous. On to the next one OP, you already proved to yourself & everyone else that you are capable of securing offers.

 

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