Employee lied on a reference check and got the job - now everyone’s arguing about whether it’s ok
Published on: Feb. 3, 2026, 12:39 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A Reddit user shared how they overcame a six-month employment gap after their startup failed by using a cousin as a fake reference during a background check. They prepped their cousin for twenty minutes on projects and shortcomings, and the HR team never caught the deception. Reddit users discussed similar experiences.
