Social media is rife with social engineering and phishing attempts.
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LinkedIn Inmail Scams:
Be Skeptical of Unsolicited Messages: If you receive an unexpected message from someone on LinkedIn, especially if it involves money or personal information, exercise caution. Scammers often impersonate legitimate users to steal money or identities.
Report Suspicious Messages: LinkedIn provides a warning when a conversation seems to be moving off the platform. If you encounter such a message, report it immediately. Click "View message anyway" and then select "Report" to help protect yourself and other users.
Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Enable MFA for the email address associated with your LinkedIn account. This adds an extra layer of security and helps prevent unauthorized access.
LinkedIn Inmail Scams:
Be Skeptical of Unsolicited Messages: If you receive an unexpected message from someone on LinkedIn, especially if it involves money or personal information, exercise caution. Scammers often impersonate legitimate users to steal money or identities.
Report Suspicious Messages: LinkedIn provides a warning when a conversation seems to be moving off the platform. If you encounter such a message, report it immediately. Click "View message anyway" and then select "Report" to help protect yourself and other users.
Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Enable MFA for the email address associated with your LinkedIn account. This adds an extra layer of security and helps prevent unauthorized access.
Always double-check and confirm messages are confirming from legitimate, established accounts when job hunting or conducting any business requiring private, privileged information.
