[sclug] Is it a scam?

[James Packham]

Or it could be a test to see how well I look after my own personal data....

I tried to ring the consultant I'd dealt with the other week, but she 
wasn't available and never returned my call (Does that sound familiar to 
anyone?). Based on what you told me I think what I'll do is just ignore 
it and speak to the agencies as vacancies come up. Thanks for everyone?s 
advice.

Cheers,

James



Jordan Leigh wrote:

> Hi James,
>
> Saw your message on SLUG, i'm currentley job hunting as well and have 
> been dealing with computer people and none of their consultants have 
> asked me for ID and i'm 99.9% sure they have put my CV forward to 
> their clients. Could very well be a scam, i'll ask one of the CP 
> consultants if and when they ring me back if you like?
>
> Cheers
>
> Jordan
>
> James Packham wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm currently job hunting and got this email last night. The fact it 
>> asked for ID when none of the other agencies I've tried have set off 
>> mental alarm bells..
>>
>> Has anyone heard of this DTI legislation?
>> I checked the Computer People website and I couldn't find a Cheshire 
>> office on the contact page.
>> Ripe.net says their mail server IP belongs to Office Angels Ltd
>>
>> Am I just being paranoid?
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> James
>>
>> p.s. sorry this isn't really a Linux question, but it is an IT agency...
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Subject:
>> Proof of ID
>> From:
>> "Reyner, Sally" <SallyReyner at ComputerPeople.co.uk>
>> Date:
>> Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:57:55 -0000
>> To:
>> <james at jamespackham.com>
>>
>> To:
>> <james at jamespackham.com>
>>
>>
>> Dear James
>>
>> Under new DTI regulations, we are now required to provide proof of 
>> identification when we propose a candidate to a client for 
>> consideration against a job vacancy.
>>
>> We would appreciate it therefore if you could, by return, send us 
>> either a scanned copy by email, or a photocopy of one of the 
>> following documents:
>>
>> Your passport or European ID Card, along with confirmation of your 
>> National Insurance Number
>>
>> In addition, where applicable, please include a copy of your work visa.
>>
>> Please send these details to:
>>
>> Fax: 0161 428 4495
>>
>> Email: jennymullen at computerpeople.co.uk
>>
>> Post: Computer People
>>
>> Sovereign House
>>
>> Stockport Road
>>
>> Cheadle
>>
>> Cheshire SK8 2EA
>>
>> Thanks for your assistance. We look forward to hearing from you.
>>
>> Yours sincerely
>>
>> *Sally Reyner*
>>
>> *Sales Support*
>>
>> *Computer People*
>>
>> Tel: +44 (0) 161 491 1666
>>
>> Fax: +44 (0) 161 428 4495
>>
>> www.computerpeople.com
>>
>> Sovereign House, Stockport Road, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 2EA
>>
>> The* Ajilon Group* brings together the strengths of Office Angels, 
>> Computer People, OAexec, Ajilon Finance, Ajilon Consulting, Jonathan 
>> Wren, Roevin, Ajilon Learning and Ajilon Executive.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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