Since apparently it upset people that I posted on an older thread (even though it was similar topic), here's a new one -
What about giving out your last 4, or as I've recently been asked, your last 5 to a recruiter (even if it's a known/valid company)? I'm very leery about such things and remain annoyed as hell, frankly, that this is asked for. It should NOT be part of a job application - I get the need if they want to do background checks/etc, but hey, offer me the job contingent on that first. This is usually accompanied by a request for "only" my birth date minus the year. How much risk is there with this? My concern is the more they ask, the easier ID theft becomes, so again where to draw the line - what if someone asks for my "last 6?" That's practically the whole number - it just gets easier to figure it all out - thx
What about giving out your last 4, or as I've recently been asked, your last 5 to a recruiter (even if it's a known/valid company)? I'm very leery about such things and remain annoyed as hell, frankly, that this is asked for. It should NOT be part of a job application - I get the need if they want to do background checks/etc, but hey, offer me the job contingent on that first. This is usually accompanied by a request for "only" my birth date minus the year. How much risk is there with this? My concern is the more they ask, the easier ID theft becomes, so again where to draw the line - what if someone asks for my "last 6?" That's practically the whole number - it just gets easier to figure it all out - thx