How To Report a Scammer on LinkedIn

People often assume that everything on LinkedIn is clean and professional-worthy. Sadly, scammers and spammers have become a nuisance on LinkedIn. So, how does one recognize and report scammers on LinkedIn?

You’ll need to learn more about scammers and how to report them to browse safely and expand your professional network on LinkedIn.

The article will provide a detailed guide on reporting scammers on LinkedIn.

Scammers on LinkedIn

LinkedIn has more than 600 million self-reported users making it an attractive spot for scammers. Scams on the platforms have increased in number on LinkedIn. The FBI recently reported that it’s becoming a worrying threat to all LinkedIn users. 

Scammers usually target vulnerable job seekers through their attractive offers. Also, it is easy to connect with anybody on the platform. The ease of creating connections makes it an ideal “fishing” ground for scammers.

Reporting Scammy Accounts on LinkedIn

Don’t tolerate any scammer or scammy activities on LinkedIn. Therefore, report any scammer. It’s our responsibility to keep the platform safe. Report them as follows.

LinkedIn App

1. Tap their username to access their profile.
2. Tap the ellipsis (horizontal) on their profile page.
3. Choose “Report or block.”
4. Tap “Report content on profile” on the “Report” page.
5. Pick the content you’re reporting. Either “Profile information” or “Background or profile photo.”
6. Tap “Suspicious, spam, or fake.”
7. Tap a reason why you believe the person is a scammer.
8. Click “Submit.”

Browser

1. Open your browser and access your LinkedIn account.
2. Access their profile.
3. Tap “More.”
4. Select “Report/ block.”
5. Click the arrow beside “Report content on profile.”
6. Pick either “Profile information” or “Background or profile photo.”
7. Select “Suspicious, spam, or fake.”
8. Tap “Fraud or scam.”
9. Click “Submit.”

Reporting a Scammy Message on LinkedIn

If a scammer sends you a message, report the message. Report the conversation as follows.

LinkedIn App

1. Open your app.
2. Tap the Message icon on your homepage.
3. Scroll to the chat you wish to report.
4. Click the ellipsis (vertical) on the conversation screen.
5. Select “Report/ block.”
6. Pick the “I think it’s something else” option on the “Report” page.
7. Select “Suspicious, spam, or fake.”
8. Tap “Fraud or scam.”
9. Click “Submit” to confirm your report.

Browser

1. Access your LinkedIn via your browser.
2. Click the Message icon on your homepage.
3. Select the scammy message on the chat screen.
4. Click the horizontal ellipsis on the profile.
5. Tap “Report/ block.”
6. Select “It’s spam or a scam.”
7. Pick a reason you think the message is a scam.
8. Click “Submit.”

Reporting a Scammy Post on LinkedIn

You may see scammy posts as you scroll through your updates and posts on your homepage. You should not ignore them. You need to report such posts to keep LinkedIn safe for all users. Report the hoax as follows.

Linked App

1. Click the ellipsis (vertical) beside their username.
2. Select “Report post.”
3. Tap “Suspicious, spam, or fake” on the “Report” page.
4. Click “Fraud or scam.”
5. Tap “Submit.”

Browser

1. Tap the ellipsis (horizontal) beside their username.
2. Click “Report post.”
3. Click the arrow next to “Suspicious, spam, or fake.”
4. Select “Fraud or scam.”
5. Click “Submit.”

Reporting Scammy Ads on LinkedIn

Scams can also appear on your screen as ads. So, report the ad if you’re in doubt. Don’t let a scammer camouflage in a LinkedIn ad.

LinkedIn App

1. Tap the ellipsis (vertical)next to the ad.
2. Select “Report this ad.”
3. Click the “I think it’s something else” option.
4. Select “Suspicious, spam, or fake.”
5. Tap “Spam or fraud.”
6. Click “Submit.”

Browser

1. Click the ellipsis (horizontal)beside the ad.
2. Select “Report this ad.”
3. Tap the arrow beside “I think it’s something else.”
4. Click the “Suspicious, spam, or fake” option.
5. Select “Fraud or scam.”
6. Click “Submit.”

Reporting a Scammy Comment

Scammers are a tricky lot. They can also hide in the comment section. Therefore, don’t ignore any comment that looks like a scam. You have the responsibility to report it.

Linked App

1. Tap the ellipsis (vertical) on the comment.
2. Select “Report comment.”
3. Tap “Suspicious, spam, or fake.”
4. Select “Fraud or scam.”
5. Click “Submit.”

Browser

1. Click the ellipsis (horizontal) on the comment.
2. Tap “Report.”
3. Click the arrow beside the “Suspicious, spam, or fake” option.
4. Select “Fraud or scam.”
5. Click “Submit.”

A Wind Up

LinkedIn attracts many scammers because of the presence of many vulnerable and naive job seekers. Since the platform wears a professionalism tag, most job seekers fall into scammers’ traps. Therefore, be on the lookout for scammers. It’s easy to spot them. Always hit the report button when you meet a fake or scammy user on the platform.