Looking for a job is hard work, it's kind of a full-time job in itself. It takes concentration and patience to jump from one job offer to another and fill out endless forms, perhaps to the point of causing emotional distress, even with no real job offer in sight.
Platforms like LinkedIn seek to alleviate this more onerous task, making it easier for job seekers to keep up with new offerings and get closer to getting their foot in the door of their dream company. For their part, recruiters find it easier to find the best candidates, among other benefits.
But partly because this is such an immersive process, especially for the unemployed, many people can also fall victim to scams. Without a doubt, all social media platforms are breeding grounds for fraud. However, one thing that makes LinkedIn special is its public perception as a safe place, a professional environment where we can let our guard down.
Unfortunately, the reality is not so favorable, much less in these times in which phenomena such as what was called the Great Renunciation are observed. LinkedIn phishing scams continue to thrive and have actually skyrocketed in recent months. While some scammers can be very successful with very simple, old-fashioned tricks, such as asking for your bank details or advance payment in exchange for a seemingly legitimate job interview, others can be very sophisticated.
Let's look at some examples of some of the most common scams that take advantage of LinkedIn.
