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. >> >> >> >
