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Data Brix Inc H1B Transfer Job Offer Asking for Documents

You receive an email from "Data Brix Inc" claiming to offer help with an H1B visa transfer or a job opportunity. The message asks for a long list of personal details, including your full name, work history, visa information, the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number, and even a copy of your passport and driver’s license. They also request professional references and an updated resume. The email is written to look official, mentioning a California business address, a link to their website, and real-sounding phone numbers. However, background checks raise red flags: their website is newly registered, their LinkedIn presence is minimal, and there is no proven company history online.

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What’s different in this version

These traits set this message apart from the usual pattern.

  1. Requests large amounts of personal and sensitive documents right away, including SSN and passport

  2. Claims no fees and offers to cover costs, making the offer sound attractive

  3. Uses a new company domain and limited online trace (few LinkedIn members, no real company history)

  4. Mimics a real business by including an address, website, and professional-looking signature

  5. Urges quick sharing of private information for an urgent "project" or "transfer"

How this scam works

  1. 1

    Step 1: You receive an email, phone call, or LinkedIn message from someone claiming to represent a staffing agency or HR department.

  2. 2

    Step 2: They offer a high-paying job or visa help, often with no required fees and urgent timing.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Quickly, they request documents like your SSN, passport, visa details, references, address, and sometimes even scanned ID or driver’s license.

  4. 4

    Step 4: The scammer pressures you to reply fast, making the job sound as if it will disappear if you delay.

  5. 5

    Step 5: After collecting your documents, the scammer may disappear, use your information for identity theft, or attempt to extract more money from you.

✓ Do this

  • Research the company online: check that their website, history, and staff are legitimate.
  • Contact the company directly using contact details from public sources — not only those provided in the email.
  • Be careful before sharing passport, visa, or Social Security details with anyone you have not met in person.
  • Ask for a video or phone interview and insist on real conversations before sending any sensitive information.

✗ Avoid this

  • Don't send sensitive documents (like passport scans or SSN) to strangers or unknown companies.
  • Don't trust urgent job offers that require personal info before any interview or contract.
  • Don't rely solely on email addresses, signatures, or company websites to verify someone’s identity.
  • Don't pay fees, buy gift cards, or wire money to recruiters promising jobs.

Verbatim excerpts from the scam

Exact lines from emails or messages—searchable text so you can compare wording.

  1. 1 Excerpt 1
    "Please share below listed documents and details to proceed further. Full Name, Key Skills, Total IT Experience, Current Employer, Current Salary, Visa Validity (H4EAD/Other), Last 4 Digits of SSN, Passport Number, LinkedIn Profile URL... Also, please attach the following documents: Updated Resume, H4EAD Visa copy, Driver’s License / State ID, Passport Copy."
  2. 2 Excerpt 2
    "You can connect with me at (279) 225‑1280. If I am not available, please reach out to Sam - Manager at (209) 449-1980 (Ext. 104)"