So many options, so confused haha On Fri, 21 Aug 2020 at 09:00, mike smith <meski...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Not like a passport can actually be used for anything other than id at the > moment, sadly. :( You could use one of the third party authentication > companies like Certsy, but then that means trusting them. > > On Fri, Aug 21, 2020, 08:12 DotNet Dude <adotnetd...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Worse case scenario you ask them if it’s ok you black out the sensitive >> info on the passport before sending like the DOB and passport number. I >> assume they just want to see your name and photo on an Aussie passport. >> >> On Fri, 21 Aug 2020 at 08:28, <g...@greglow.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> The better ones have started to use voice prints. If they call you, they >>> can then have additional verification that it’s you. >>> >>> >>> >>> Otherwise, if they call me, and then want to verify details, that’s >>> always “no”. Large percentage of the time, they just want to sell you >>> something associated with your account, etc. anyway. Their loss. >>> >>> >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> >>> >>> Greg >>> >>> >>> >>> Dr Greg Low >>> >>> >>> >>> 1300SQLSQL (1300 775 775) office | +61 419201410 mobile│ +61 3 8676 4913 >>> fax >>> >>> SQL Down Under | Web: www.sqldownunder.com >>> <https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sqldownunder.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Csspahelp%40microsoft.com%7C1f0ea4d6b97e4d897f3708d666d1e890%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C636809449091516274&sdata=SLHeEGAMmWUY5YIwcC4oAPYr%2F9RIZdi4MNASsdzwX2I%3D&reserved=0> >>> |http://greglow.me >>> <https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgreglow.me%2F&data=02%7C01%7Csspahelp%40microsoft.com%7C1f0ea4d6b97e4d897f3708d666d1e890%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C636809449091526278&sdata=IU8tnAITCjBxWafi3A9XpO9lF3PIwZJ8ad3t36lnxvs%3D&reserved=0> >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com <ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com> *On >>> Behalf Of *David Apelt >>> *Sent:* Friday, 21 August 2020 7:56 AM >>> *To:* ozDotNet <ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com> >>> *Subject:* Re: [OT] Employer wants photo of passport >>> >>> >>> >>> Is it for a cyber security role? If yes, then it's a test. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, 21 Aug. 2020, 7:44 am Tony Wright, <tonyw...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> It's a tough one. I had an argument with a loan company who called me >>> and asked me to verify with them so they could access my account details. I >>> said no way, because they called me. They argued with me, patronised me, >>> and wore me down. I said the previous time they called me they let me call >>> them back through switch, but he said that's up to the discretion of the >>> rep. I was so pissed off. I still am. That reminds me to write a complaint. >>> Sorry, off topic on the OT. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, 20 Aug 2020, 9:10 pm Tom P, <tompbi...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi folks >>> >>> >>> >>> I’ve been verbally offered a contracting role by a recruiter and the >>> employer has requested a photo of my passport via email. I do not feel >>> comfortable sending this for a few reasons, email is not secure, who knows >>> what they will do with the photo like forwarding it, etc. >>> >>> >>> >>> How do you all handle this as I’m sure you’ve been in similar situations? >>> >>> >>> >>> Cheers >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Tom >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Level 5, 143 Coronation Drive, Milton QLD 4064 >>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Level+5,+143+Coronation+Drive,+Milton+QLD+4064?entry=gmail&source=g> >>> | PO Box 1464, Milton QLD 4064 >>> >>> www.transmax.com.au >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> This e-mail and attachments may contain confidential or privileged >>> information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the >>> sender immediately by e-mail and then delete this message and attachments. >>> In this instance, any distribution, copying, publication, or use of this >>> information for any purpose is prohibited. >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > -- Thanks Tom
