Report flags / pay stub
NUMBERS“Employer ID number looks invalid”
What this flag on a pay stub means, why it matters, and what to check.
What it means
The employer's EIN doesn't have 9 digits or starts with a prefix the IRS has never issued.
Why it matters
A made-up employer can't have a real EIN.
Ordinary explanations
- A typo on a hand-made stub from a very small employer.
What to check
Confirm the employer exists and employs the applicant. Look the company up yourself and call it. Use the phone number on the employer's official website, not the one printed on the stub.
A flag is a reason to verify with the source, not proof. Apply the same steps to every applicant.
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