For whatever it’s worth, in my experience the absolute non-disclosure of current salary, inflation of current salary to an acceptable number, or simply fabricat

For whatever it’s worth, in my experience the absolute non-disclosure of current salary, inflation of current salary to an acceptable number, or simply fabricating the number from the beginning are non-starters, due to a “service” payroll processors offer to employers. Look up TheWorkNumber some time, and pull a report for yourself if possible. It is absolutely horrifying such detail about salary history and job role/title is just warehoused somewhere. The last two jobs I’ve had included HR pulling a report as a routine part of making an offer.