LinkedIn Job Search Warning: How to Avoid Email Phishing Scams
LinkedIn Scams: Unexpected Consequences of Looking for a Job Protect your data from third-party sellers and phishing letters while navigating professional networks Recently, I have been actively looking for a job. One of the popular ways to look for a job is the LinkedIn website. I happen to have a profile on this website. This platform is often seen as a gold standard for networking, but it can also be a magnet for data privacy risks and online security threats . Photo by LinkedIn Sales Solutions on Unsplash By the way, I have never found a job using this platform. So, I started looking through available positions on this platform. When I come across positions that are interesting to me or that match my skills, I send my CV. I’ve noticed that while the LinkedIn job market is vast, the sheer volume of CV submissions can sometimes leave your personal details exposed. Recently, I used one of my emails, which I usually don’t use, to quickly send my resume. Quick sendi...