Those jobs you're applying to? They might not be real

Re:Those jobs you're applying to? They might not be real by DigiEggz on Friday January 05, 2024 @01:17AM (#38876290)

I'm sorry this happened to your friend. It's surprising that the requisite data for her to open a bank account was not considered too personal. I opened a bank account not long ago and it felt like they wanted to know every vague thing about me. It's a good reminder to set safeguards so that routine does not desensitize you to dangers.

It makes me wonder how the scammers transfer the money out, because that all feels traceable. Was she able to find a way out?

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Re:Those jobs you're applying to? They might not be real by pflenker on Friday January 05, 2024 @05:21AM (#38877527)

So the thing is - when you start at a new company you also need to submit all kinds of personal data - to the company you are starting in. I am a bit fuzzy on the details here but I think the data needed to open a bank account might be the same.

She handed it all over to the police and they are on it now. I, too, hope that the money can be traced.

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