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FBI Warns Online Jobseekers Of Identity Theft |
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October 18, 2006
Unfortunately, it's also easier for identity thieves to find you. The FBI says it increasingly receives reports of job seekers being contacted by criminals out to steal their identity. Posing as a potential employer, the scammer requests more information, including sensitive data like social security number and date of birth. Many people fall victim to this scam because they think the request is legitimate, and the information is needed for a background check. Instead, the information is used to open credit card accounts and lines of credit in the victim's name. If you're going to go job hunting online, the FBI has some advice.
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