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From: techwr-l-bounces+dzuerche=tva -dot- gov -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
[mailto:techwr-l-bounces+dzuerche=tva -dot- gov -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com] On Behalf
Of Pro TechWriter
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 10:00 AM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: Recruiter (?) Sets people up for identity theft!
*Hey Whirlers:
**I just got a request for a tech writer job from this company, with a
request to send them a bunch of information they don't need for a
preliminary inquiry, including a request for my complete social security
number! And also a request for the rest of the information that would be
enough to open any kind of credit card or other account in my name. Are
they
CRAZY?*
Most people do know this, but just in case you don't: Never EVER send
your
SS# in email! Email is not secure, and anyone with a packet sniffer can
get
your number, and bingo, you are an identify theft victim.
Here's what they sent me (and I am avoiding these people like the
plague,
because WTH are they thinking? And why do they want the SS to begin
with?).
Word to the wise--put this one in the spam folder.
PT
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Please fill in the below details for correct submission of your profile
to
the client and Send your Updated Resume.
Full Name
Home Phone Number:
Cell Phone:
Hourly Rate:
Full SSN
Work Status (US or GC):
E-Mail Address:
Availability:
Current Location:
Best time for the interview:
Currently Employed:
Willing to Relocate
Avion Systems, Inc.
Phone: 678-935-7157
Email : lokki -at- avionsystems -dot- com
Web :www.avionsystems.com
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