Identity Theft information

[PPLdude]

Yo guys,

A recruitment agency has asked me for the following copies:

Recent payslip
Matric Certificate
Other certificates / qualifications
ID and drivers licence
Recent professional photo
References

I am very paranoid when it comes to personal information like this. I've read a lot of companies sell their data.

 

[backstreetboy]

I am very paranoid when it comes to personal information like this. I've read a lot of companies sell their data.

Lol they give it away for free...

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.za/20...iggest-hacking-scandals-to-hit-sa_a_23461502/

https://twitter.com/troyhunt/status/920610045548576768

 

[Ninja'd]

Don't send them anything. They should be able to get you a job without all that information.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

very valid request for information,

I watermark a copy of my ID, qualifications and all other relevant info before submitting ANYTHING.

that way its of less use to these clown called recruiters.

and I stay even more paranoid after submitting anything to them.

 

[PPLdude]

very valid request for information,

I watermark a copy of my ID, qualifications and all other relevant info before submitting ANYTHING.

Good idea

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

Good idea

best idea, Ive done it wit ALL my Documents long ago.

less use to these clowns called used car salesman trying their hand at IT/Finance recruitment

and they cant do much with my info as easily.

and people tell me Im paranoid

 

[Tman*]

very valid request for information,

I watermark a copy of my ID, qualifications and all other relevant info before submitting ANYTHING.

that way its of less use to these clown called recruiters.

and I stay even more paranoid after submitting anything to them.

Nah. I can understand they require basic info, such as date of birth and names.

No company requires copies of my certificates/ID, unless we are at an advance stage of interviewing, and an offer is pending.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

Nah. I can understand they require basic info, such as date of birth and names.

No company requires copies of my certificates/ID, unless we are at an advance stage of interviewing, and an offer is pending.

certinly the case, but many I dealt with wont move an inch without a ID copy,
they want to submit criminal and credit checks constantly.
before they even consider you for anything.

what I did was send it as a watermarked copy, bit harder for them to do nefarious things with it.
I know its not foolproof, but its better than nothing. and just giving theives enough info to open bank accounts in your name ect...