Reminder: Employers That Want You To Use 'Their' Credit Score Services Are Probably Scamming You

Jobsearch bloggers J.T. and Dale posted a question today from a jobseeker who is flummoxed that a potential employer wants his credit score.

Not only is this silly (and lawmakers keep saying they’re going to do something about it), the particular way in which this employer asked should raise flags for anyone.

The jobseeker wrote:

I applied for a job in my field and received a response that included a lengthy questionnaire and a requirement to obtain my own credit report using a service they prefer.