Staffigo asking me to deactivate LinkedIn — is this normal?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently on F-1 OPT and have been struggling to land a Business Analyst/ Data Analyst role despite applying the legit way for months. Recently, I got a call from a consultancy called Staffigo saying they can help place me with clients.

However, a few things they said are making me uncomfortable:

• They asked me to deactivate my LinkedIn, GitHub, etc.
• They said they will rebuild my profiles themselves
• They suggested adding extra experience to my resume
• They mentioned they will “take care of” background checks and even things like employment history

They said I would be a full-time employee with them and then work for their clients, which I know is a common consulting model. But the above points feel off to me, especially the background check part.

I understand the market is really tough right now, especially for international students, so I don’t want to dismiss an opportunity too quickly. At the same time, I’m worried about the risks (background checks, visa issues, etc.).

Has anyone here recently gone through a similar process with this company? Is this something people actually do, or is this a red flag I should avoid?

Would really appreciate honest advice.