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 A cautionary tale about data privacy during a job search on LinkedIn, explaining how personal details are exposed to third-party sellers and how to recognize phishing attempts 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 . 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 ...