Too legit to quit: What are the "normal" steps for remote employment?

Post date: 2020-10-28 08:19:23

How do you know a job offer is legitimate and not just a phishing scam for sensitive information? (Scenario below)

Partner is looking for a job and currently unemployed due to Covid in the US. It is fairly obvious weeding out the recruitment scammers who do not speak English, but I think partner was just scammed with an elaborate attempt to get his information that involved a recruitment company and third party. Partner had a call with a recruiter for a position in partner's field - hourly position paid through recruiting firm, seemed legit. Had an interview with one out of three people would be working with/for at company hiring recruiter after strange scheduling confusion on Tuesday of last week. On Friday, got email "congratulations! they want to hire you - fill out this application with your date of birth so we can get your paperwork started". No other details like start date, benefits, etc. Partner emails back "can I get details please." Response, "sure. this part is all new for me but i think you will start next week. Also I need you social security number so you can get paid." Huge red flag. Partner emailed company directly and they said "yes this is legit. we want to hire you and have the recruiter handle this so as not to step on toes." Still seems phishy. What are the chances that this is a legit job? How do you protect yourself moving forward? Shouldn't there be an i9? Seems elaborate to get SSN and DOB.

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