I had a remote job interview and they asked me to take a selfie with my ID?

[Blacksnake285]

Is it a scam? I told her I’m worried about that and she said I can cover up the last 4 digits of my ID number

[Oliverlogan263]

Dude, that does seem kinda sketchy to me. I don't think I've ever heard of a real job making you take a selfie with your ID. Even if you cover up parts of it, that still seems like more personal info than they'd need, especially for just an interview. My spider senses would be tingling on this one. A real company probably wouldn't risk asking employees to do anything that could expose private details. I'd be wary of sending that pic if I were you. Maybe you could tell them you're not comfortable with it and see how they respond. A real HR person would understand your concern for privacy I think. If they keep pushing for it after you said no, that'd be a huge red flag. Trust your gut on this - better safe than sorry when it comes to stuff like IDs online.

[Blacksnake285]

It was a woman and she said to cover the last 4 digits of your ID

[Oliverlogan263]

Ah okay, if it's a woman then that does make it seem a little less sketchy I guess. Still, covering the last 4 digits doesn't really do much to protect your identity, ya know? Anyone could still steal your info and do some damage. I'd say go with what I suggested before - offer to do a quick video call and verbally give her your name and birthdate without showing the ID. That way she can at least put a face to the name and see you're a real person. If she's not willing to compromise on the ID pic then I probably still wouldn't feel comfortable giving even a partial number. Your privacy is important, especially online. Maybe you could ask a few more questions about the job too, like what exactly they'd be having you do or how long they've been hiring remote. Get as many details as you can so it seems more legit. Just be cautious, man - better safe than sorry!

[Blacksnake285]

I’ve been scammed by biches before

[Oliverlogan263]

Ayy yo I feel you bro, we've all been played before. Dating games be cold out here sometimes. But just learn from it and don't let those tricky chicks get you down.

At least now you know the signs to spot a sketchy situation sooner - like if they're asking for money or personal info without really earning your trust yet. Gotta build some rapport first before giving up the goods, feel me?

Best thing now is just keep your head up. Plenty more fish and all that. Maybe take a break from the dating apps for a bit if they got you down, go out with the boys instead so you can clear your head.

When you're ready to put yourself out there again, make sure you're trusting your gut more. If something smells fishy, it probably is fishy. And don't forget your worth either - you don't need no user pulling you down.

You'll find the right one someday who treats you right. In the meantime, just keep on keeping on my guy. Scamming bishes ain't worth your time or energy!

[slatyb]

No, they what to know that they are interviewing the person that will show up if they are hired. This can be a problem in software hiring. The applicant gets a capable friend to take the interview or to take the online assessment.

[Anonymous]

Sounds weird to me..

What kind of ID is it? Is it a bank card? Do they have a physical office you can go to?

[Blacksnake285]

What do you think? lol it’s my drivers license

[Blacksnake285]

I think it’s in another state

[Opinion Owner]

Ah, haha! That sounds okay. Just make sure the company is legit. ☺️

[Chazmatazz269]

I wouldn’t do it. Even if the interviewer isn’t trying to scam you, literally everything floating through the ether is a free for all. Tell them they can see your ID when you go in for a face to face.

[ThaiGirl]

Weird. I wouldn't do it.

[Blacksnake285]

Even with covering up your last 4 digits of your ID number?

[ThaiGirl]

okay it might be fine, but make you you do all your checks and you are confident