Someone using my address on job applications ...

b0redj0rd · 31 Jan 2019 at 06:39

I have had a job offer come to my address in the name of someone I don't recognise for a local company - I have lived at this property for 14 years and as such this couldn't be misconstrued as some sort of mistake on their part (sending out an old CV etc). I'm wondering if I should be worried they'll be able to get credit based on documentation that the company may issue down the road to them - ie payslips and the like.

Am I worrying about nothing? Is the company involved duty-bound to follow up with me in any way should I email them and ask what explanation is given by the person involved as to why they are using my address? The letter states the person is due to meet with management at the company to sign forms / contracts today.

Thanks!

Tobywon · 31 Jan 2019 at 06:44

Could just be a typo of a house Number badly transcribed...

b0redj0rd · 31 Jan 2019 at 06:49

Tobywon said:
Could just be a typo of a house Number badly transcribed...

That is true I suppose. I would have thought most CV's were typed up on a computer these days, but then again this job is in an ice-cream factory so perhaps not.

Hades · 31 Jan 2019 at 06:52

Of course they are not duty bound. But if there is a return address on the envelope you should return as "Return to sender - does not live at this address". The problem is it sounds like you have opened it which you are not actually supposed to do (but most people will).

b0redj0rd · 31 Jan 2019 at 06:55

Hades said:
Of course they are not duty bound. But if there is a return address on the envelope you should return as "Return to sender - does not live at this address". The problem is it sounds like you have opened it which you are not actually supposed to do (but most people will).

I've emailed the company in question stating that no-one lives at the address with that name. There is no problem with opening mail that arrives at your address, It's only illegal to open someone else's mail if you do not have a reasonable excuse for doing so or if you "intend to act to another's detriment".

Em3bbs · 31 Jan 2019 at 07:14

Do you have a job? If not then now you can have one at an ice cream factory!

b0redj0rd · 31 Jan 2019 at 07:18

I have a job but ... I could do with a regular supply of ice cream.

theone8181 · 31 Jan 2019 at 07:43

Maybe its a subtle hint from one of your work colleagues

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SexyGreyFox · 31 Jan 2019 at 13:03

Somebody signed my email address up to POF saying I was into men over the age of 80

Hades · 2 Feb 2019 at 10:41

SexyGreyFox said:
Somebody signed my email address up to POF saying I was into men over the age of 80

Did it work?

Monkeynut · 2 Feb 2019 at 10:50

SexyGreyFox said:
Somebody signed my email address up to POF saying I was into men over the age of 80

You were into yourself?

SexyGreyFox · 2 Feb 2019 at 12:23

Hades said:
Did it work?

There were some fit GILFs all American

It lasted about 2 years and then died off.

touch · 2 Feb 2019 at 18:03

SexyGreyFox said:
It lasted about 2 years and then died off.

That's what happens when you date OAPs

[FnG]magnolia · 2 Feb 2019 at 20:55

b0redj0rd said:
I have had a job offer come to my address in the name of someone I don't recognise for a local company - I have lived at this property for 14 years and as such this couldn't be misconstrued as some sort of mistake on their part (sending out an old CV etc). I'm wondering if I should be worried they'll be able to get credit based on documentation that the company may issue down the road to them - ie payslips and the like.

Am I worrying about nothing? Is the company involved duty-bound to follow up with me in any way should I email them and ask what explanation is given by the person involved as to why they are using my address? The letter states the person is due to meet with management at the company to sign forms / contracts today.

Thanks!

You have to resign from your current job and then start on Monday at the new job. The details will be in the letter but remember to turn up early and look presentable.

Let us know how it goes

Teknobry · 3 Feb 2019 at 21:57

touch said:
That's what happens when you date OAPs

wooooosh...straight over your head

Haze · 4 Feb 2019 at 14:35

Quick to the Internet......