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WHat is genetic Identification?

What is my responsibility when I see a "fake" social security or other identification that is fake?

  • Currently at my job I must make copies of identification for application purposes. Where I work we dont "employ" these applicants we act as an employment agency for contractors. I see many obvious "fake" forms of identification, normally social security cards, and alien cards. What is my personal responsiblity when I see fake identification? What is the responsiblity of my employer to this problem? I feel my job would be jeopardized if I stood up and made an issue of this.

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    I personally would NOT refuse employment based on my own assessment of the document's validity. This would open you up to a potential lawsuit in the case that you are wrong. If you do suspect it to be falsified, you should report it to the authorities. Since this would appear to be mostly aliens (probably illegal, since they are allegedly using falsified documents) I would report it to DHS/ICE (Dept. of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement). If your boss, or anyone at your company threatens you in ANY way for doing this, you then can have them prosecuted and also bring a civil lawsuit against them for wrongful termination. I think you know what the right thing is here and the main concern is losing your job. I understand that, but can you live with yourself if you aid these people in what you believe to be fraud? Keep in mind that you can be prosecuted for this if it can be proven you knew about it, and if your company/boss is prosecuted, you may lose your job as a result, as well. The best bet here (and always) is doing what is right. Don't break a law.

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Just leave it, the people just want to work. Its not like they are doing anything wrong.

El Mas Quentona

Just report it. Fraud is fraud, and a criminal act.

tiny Valkyrie

If it is obvious that the document is fake, you should deny employment. That is the legal thing to do. Talk to your supervisor and see what his response is. If they don't agree, I would consider not working there anymore.

victoria g

You're in the same situation I am. We cannot legally do anything about it. You can only request the documents needed to satisfy the I-9 requirements but you cannot question or turn away anyone who you think has a fake SS card. Only the INS can make those calls. As the agency, you only have to request the documents but you can't determine yourself whether or not someone is legally able to work in this country. If you did, the company you work for can be sued for discrimination under federal law.....

Demoncrat

report them!

charllie

If the contractors you supply employees to can get into trouble for having illegals working for them what is the liability to your company. Ask your supervisor for direction. If he/she does not take action you have the numbers to call. You can always call and report where/who they are working for after you leave the job. JUST MAKE SURE NOTHING CAN COME BACK ON YOU!! If you are the final person approving the application I'd be worried about aiding and abetting. Remember... CYA!!

From Yours Trully

As an owner of a commercial and residential building company, if your firm sent my company a worker that was not completely legit I would sue the pants off your firm. You are being paid for a service to save that builder time not to expose them to a lawsuit. I understand that many companies out there are specifically looking for illegal immigrants but some of us are strictly law abiding employers and your company, if it engages in covering up fraud, is liable for those construction companies who get tagged by law enforcement. The middle man takes the fall.... I would report it to my supervisor, AND I would keep notes to clear myself of any future legal action.

Rabid Frog

It is illegal to hire an illegal alien. These people are involved with fraud if they are using fake IDs. Your employer should be turning in these criminals! Maybe you need an different job.

JessicaRabbit

Report it to your boss, if he looks the other way!!! "fake" social security # or other identification = Crime/ Fraud

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