A few months ago, I was approached via text about a job offer that was remote, paid well, and had good hours. I went through this whole verification process through a program with the IRS, and then didn’t hear back from the employer for several months. I also couldn’t access the account they set up for me on IRS.gov, so I froze my credit accounts to prevent any theft.
Today, I got another text from the same person saying they were interested in hiring me for the position. However, they want me to set up a new direct deposit account with their company, rather than directly depositing into my personal account. Something about it being safer.
This person was kind enough to send me a photo of their ID and business license, which looked legit, and they’re willing to speak over the phone, but I don’t know. This has been so different from the usual process, and I’ve been burned by “too good to be true” before.
Any advice?