Sojourner
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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I've been getting one or two scam texts a day recently, saying something like "Hi, this is Callie from Geminon Worldwide talent recruiting. I came across your resume recently, and you have exactly the skill set we are looking for. Ready for an exciting remote opportunity? Reply yes to learn more!" Oh, they came across my resume, did they? Funny, I took down my LinkedIn profile five years ago, and haven't updated my resume or posted it anywhere in at least 12 years!
Anyone else being plagued by these texts? I always immediately hit the Block and Report Junk button on my iPhone when they come in... but they just keep coming. It's incredible to think anyone would actually fall for these, but I guess enough people do to make it lucrative. Apparently, the goal of most of these is identity theft, because they inevitably will ask for your SS#, your drivers license info, and bank account numbers at some point (e.g., "Now that you've accepted our offer, we'll need some information from you to run a routine background check. Don't worry, this is standard practice for all our new hires!").
Anyone else being plagued by these texts? I always immediately hit the Block and Report Junk button on my iPhone when they come in... but they just keep coming. It's incredible to think anyone would actually fall for these, but I guess enough people do to make it lucrative. Apparently, the goal of most of these is identity theft, because they inevitably will ask for your SS#, your drivers license info, and bank account numbers at some point (e.g., "Now that you've accepted our offer, we'll need some information from you to run a routine background check. Don't worry, this is standard practice for all our new hires!").
