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Another "recruiter" scam. They provide a job description, you se3nd them your resume' and/or summary of experience They then INSIST on having a copy of your drivers license and/or last four of your social to prevent "duplicate" submissions to the client company BAM THEY STEAL YOUR IDENTITY APPLY FOR CREDIT CARDS ETC ETC This has happened to me 3 times in the last 5 years

So now I refuse to provide any copy of my driver's license even if they offer work, I scan send a copy of my birth certificate to prove I am a US citizen On the phone call I make up a bogus 4 last digits, and after an offer is made provide real information on my W2 and other tax documents. Direct Deposit is also used by these Identity thieves so be careful about that as well



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