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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by s38b35M5@lemmy.world to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

My GF has two nibbles on her resume, and both want her to communicate through either Signal or Telegram.

Edit: they requested banking info right off the bat. Said they use it to "confirm you have a checking account" to verify eligibility. Blocked them on Signal, reported to Indeed, for whatever that's worth.

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[-] s38b35M5@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago

Data entry for financial services. It feels scammy to me too, but she's thinking "the times, they are a'changin'"

[-] Dirk_Darkly@sh.itjust.works 42 points 1 year ago

It's a pretty common scam. Legit employers do not communicate through those services.

[-] s38b35M5@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago

Question two: please provide your banking information. We request this information, blah blah blah.

Blocked

[-] gregoryw3@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago

Yeah as far as I’ve experienced they only ever ask for banking inside or right after signing the work contract.

[-] Discover5164@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago

some recruiters wrote to me on WhatsApp :)

[-] Dirk_Darkly@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago

WhatsApp is a bit different since many countries use that instead of SMS. Suppose it depends on the culture of where you're applying. Always pays to use caution though.

[-] dustyData@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I live in a WhatsApp dominated country. Never have I ever been contacted by a recruiter or potential employer via WA, much less so from Signal or Telegram. First contact is either a phone call or an email. At some places I've worked on, WA has actually been banned and secure communication for work matters is only allowed via the official ICT managed channels. That was a security sensible company though. Other companies allow WA communication except for confidential information that should only move through company servers.

[-] Mostly_Gristle@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Nah, there is no reason an employer needs to know anything about your banking details. Maybe some basic routing info if you're doing direct deposit, but even then that's after you get hired. This sounds all kinds of sketchy. I bet they used the words "kindly" and "dear" a lot.

[-] s38b35M5@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Hi there, I'm back with your Interview Consideration results on my desk now!

For your consideration stand, you have a good news. The good news is.... You've just been confirmed qualified for this position. You are welcome to Corrib Capital Management. You are now given a chance to show your commitment, charisma, diligence and be a productive employee.

[-] Mostly_Gristle@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

For your consideration stand, you have a good news.

Yikes. Yeah, that kind of bad grammar almost always = scam.

[-] s38b35M5@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Only one good news. I need three good newses!

[-] TheButtonJustSpins@infosec.pub 10 points 1 year ago

The scams, they have been consistently using telegram for years.

[-] bl00dmeat@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

Sounds like a modern scam based on this extra info. I worked security in the banking industry for years. They use regular email and phone calls like everyone else.

[-] s38b35M5@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Right? Can't place a litigation hold on Signal or Telegram. Sigh. She's bummed, but at least she didn't go very far with them.

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