Is legit...doing employment verification.

Received a call from Vertical Screens to inquire about a candidate for a client company.

A screening service to verify employment. Seemed legit to me

Very persistent in knowing my last initial and information that I had provided. The rep. seemed surprised  when I was reluctant to answer more questions since they were verifying someone resume which didn't work at the company. The information given to this screening company had been fictional and had nothing to do with the company. This seemed a bit odd.

CALLED AND HUNG UP

they called me about a job.

Got  a call from this number requesting verification of Employment.

*********THIS IS A FRIGGIN SCAM TO STEAL YOUR IDENTITY!

Apparently the company is called Vertical Screen, they're a screening company for potential employers to use to screen their potential employees for more information on hiring them.

Called to verify employment of one of my employees who is taking a new job with GEICO. The employee is a licensed adjuster and was employed by me since 2003.  I was merely asked to confirm that he did, infact work for my business. I was also asked my first name and last initial.
That company is apprarently verifying information on the resume as submitted by the employee.  Looks completely legit to me.

ditto. job applicant screening service. vertical screen on called id.

I received a call - it was a company verifying employment of someone who works for me but is looking for other employment.

They handle screening for prospective employers by calling references and doing background checks.

Yes, I received one. It was from Certified Screening, which is a company who does screening and intereviews for companies hiring new employees.