Event Brief
LinkedIn adds profile verifications to curb job scams
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: LinkedIn announced new ways for members and companies to verify work and education profiles to help combat AI-powered job scams. Members can verify a current workplace or university by having two or more colleagues vouch for them, with requirements including at least one year of connection and two-factor authentication.
WHO: LinkedIn
WHAT: LinkedIn added more profile verification methods for workplace and university claims.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To address AI-powered job scams and impersonation enabled by advances in AI that make pretending to be someone else cheaper and easier.
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