Over the last few months, we've seen a rise in fraudulent activity happening across the Internet. Today we published a blog post where I expand on how we work to detect and prevent fake profiles and fraudulent activity, so that you can safely and securely connect to opportunity. Our work here is ongoing and we look forward to sharing more about our progress. https://lnkd.in/gqx5hsN8
Oscar Rodriguez - thanks for publishing this. But can you guys also work on the way you respond when users flag fake accounts? I've been flagging fake companies, but I keep getting responses from LinkedIn that the user doesn't violate your terms. Individual users are flagging fakes for you all the time, and I wish you'd program your AI to pay attention to these flags to determine other indicators of fake accounts. For example: in this screen shot there are multiple fake profiles named Haley Henderson. Both the profiles AND the companies are fake.
adriana ipanema
9mo
please it is possible to take of the page of my daughter from the fake profile someone created and also wrote bad things at the page, please i need to block this page please urgent
Thank you Oscar Rodriguez - we noticed that your team has started taking action on some of these fake accounts that we pointed out. We appreciate the attention you’re paying and pray you’re able to staunch the flow of fake accounts.
Rakesh Chandra
9mo
How do I report fake profiles to you / LinkedIn ?
Anthony K.
1y
Thank you - this is very helpful.
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David DuRoss
1y
Oscar R. does LinkedIn have a security email to forward screenshots of fake account scam attempts? I got what appeared to be a legit contact via IM today, but it quickly converted to private email, and I was dumb enough to give my phone number too. I since deleted and blocked the person, but wanted to forward the email for your review. They also CC'd someone else on the email who may be involved in the money movement. Provide the tools, and the LinkedIn community can help report these things.
Steve Bruce
1y
I've created a document that outlines how to report a #fakeprofile. You can look at it here. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hongkongmarketingconsultant_how-to-spot-report-block-fake-profiles-activity-6944585205953232896-crT6?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web
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3moAlso, could you please create more ways to verify people and their employment? For sure that would make Linkedin safer and more creditable. We should have work email verification not just once in a lifetime but for every single new employment. Of course, that should be an optional feature, not everyone has a work-email through work but that would help many of us look more creditable. Another thing is... Could you please talk to the IT team and ask them to organize the people section under pages / companies creating like an organizational chart or model for those working on that company like a three and putting the CEO, Founder, Partner or Owner at the top of the list so we can know who should we reach out in case we are looking for someone do to an informational interview or touch bases regarding a job offer. Simple changes can help a lot, a lot and it can make an enormous difference for users paying for it and seeking for job.