Is it safe to give passport number to recruiter?

No one should be asking you for your passport number. It has nothing to do with a job or recruiting. If anyone is asking you, be very suspicious and ask “why”.

Is giving away your passport number dangerous?

On the plus side, US citizens concerned about their passport number being used for malicious activity need not worry. A passport number can’t be used to access State Department records or obtain a citizen’s government records, according to a State Department spokeswoman.

Can someone do anything with your passport number?

There isn’t anything that can really be done with just a passport number-you need to have the actual document to do any damage. If your passport is lost or stolen, here’s how to go about getting a new one: Report your passport lost or stolen by calling 1-877-487-2778. Provide 2 new passport photos.

Why do recruitment companies need your National Insurance number?

You should not give anyone, including prospective employers, your personal identifiable information unless there’s a legitimate reason for them to need it. This is so that you can limit your chances of becoming a victim of identity theft.

Do recruiters ask for ID?

Yes. A recruiter doesn’t need any of this information before an interview. Even after an interview, they don’t need a selfie, copy of your driver’s license, or your last four digits of your social security number.

What if my scammer has my passport details?

You should report it to the proper authorities—namely the State Department who issues them—so that there is a record of the missing document. If it is used for identity theft or fraud, you will have already filed it as missing.

Should I give my NI number to recruiter?

You should not give anyone, including prospective employers, your personal identifiable information unless there’s a legitimate reason for them to need it. An employer does not require your National Insurance number in an initial job application screening phase.

Is it safe to share your National Insurance number?

Do not share your National Insurance number with anyone who does not need it as this might help someone to steal your identity. Remember to keep the letter telling you what your National Insurance number is safe as it is a useful reminder of your number.

Is it normal for recruiters to ask for social security number?

Yes, recruiters will request your SSN to verify your security clearance. But whether or not you give it to them should depend on how interested you are in the company and position.

Why do recruitment agencies require a passport to hire you?

The recruitment agency is “marketing” you to the end client. It’d be really stupid for them to go through all the work of getting you interviewed, generating paperwork, and so forth to find out in the end that you’re actually not qualified to work in your locale. A passport proves your work status very, very easily.

Can someone steal your identity with your passport number?

A passport number by itself is not very useful. But you have probably already given them your name, address, phone number, the last 4 digits of your social security number and who knows what else. NOW they have the beginnings of something they could use to steal your identity… if they were so inclined.

Is it safe to travel with a passport?

It is certainly true that you present your passport to various people during the course of your travels and are not immediately victimized. The average hotel clerk is unlikely to be an identity thief (and if they are, they’re probably after your credit card number).

Do I need a passport to apply for a job?

There will be other things they can use. It is true that if you need to prove your identity and citizenship, such as one does for a US Government job, with or without international travel, a passport is by far the easiest way to do this. But the recruiter will probably not be the agency taking you through that process.