Sent out detailed resume and photo to recruiters (eslcafe)

[Yazanasad]

Hey there,

I've been naively sending out a detailed resume (with full name, address, email and phone number) and photo to recruiters (china, korea, japan) on eslcafe. Ive just come across scam warnings on this site and a lightbulb's just gone off in my head in regards to the severity of the issue.

Question: now that ive sent my resume, what do you recommend I do as a safeguard to protect my identity? Notify the bank for example? No banking details have been submitted, no passports provided either.

Furthermore, it seems 90% of adverts are from recruiters. I don't buy that they're all fake. So if I create a less detailed resume and do not send excessive info, I should be fine? Or am I missing something.

Many thanks for your help and with anyone helping to inform/fight against this.

Y

[Volunteer]

Big mistake my friend. You reall should look before you leap because China is a haven for scam artists and identity thieves. Read here: http://chinascamwatch.wordpress.com, and http://chinascamwatch.org and http://www.chinaforeignteachersunion.com

[everettp]

cool,thanks

[John V55]

As long as you haven't given out your bank details you should be OK. You will spammed to death of course. Remember, many of the offers you get will be fantasies to lure you in. Be careful!