 In today’s world we all have to be careful of identity theft and fraud on the Internet. Most people already know how to protect their identities online: from online shopping to social networks, many take steps not to become victims of identity theft or online fraud.
Unfortunately, the same can’t be said of online job search. Driven by their job search instincts, many job seekers post their resumes left and right and without much through about what might happen to their private information.
Consider this: your resume contains ALL your private information: your name, your e-mail address, your home address, your phone number, your employment history, and much more. Imagine what might happen if this information ends up in the wrong hands. The least of your problems could be your e-mail address being used to send you spam advertisements or your phone number ending up on telemarketers’ lists.
Unfortunately, it could get a lot worse. Identity thieves and fraudsters may already have some of your information (most of it readily available online) but compiling all of it from multiple sources could be a challenge. Obtaining your resume makes it much easier for identity thieves to pose as you online. In fact, there have been cases where armed with a stolen credit card number, thieves would specifically search for a victim’s resume to get their correct billing address.
Read this »
Share
|
|
|
|
|
