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LinkedIn: scammers use verified profiles and AI to target job seekers

Sep 24, 2026 · Issue 8 · 1 source, 1 article

According to Startlap, scammers on LinkedIn use verified profiles, convincing job ads and AI to try to obtain personal data from job seekers. The article was published on 24 September.

Who is affected and how

job seeker
Share personal data only with a verified employer; a verified profile is no guarantee.
HR professional
Protect your company's own recruiter profiles and job ads against impersonation.

Sources

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