Sometime in 2021/2022, I fell victim to job scams on LinkedIn. The job poster, claiming to be an HR professional, posted a rather elusive job opening and directed interested individuals to comment “Hi” or “Interested,” promising to review the profiles of all who responded.
Fast forward to 2025, the same job scam is still prevalent, but this time, there’s a slight twist in the message they use to waste time and possibly send unsolicited messages to their targets.
Here’s the new message they use:
“I’m hiring for multiple positions. Like this post, and I will review your profile.” Sometimes, they will ask for your phone number and personal email.
This is wrong, and it’s one of the tricks questionable HR professionals use to gather your personal details and boost engagement on their posts.
No serious HR professional or talent recruiter will ever hire so unprofessionally. Stop responding to such posts—these publicized jobs don’t exist. The disappointing thing about engaging with such nonexistent job postings is that LinkedIn’s algorithm will show you more similar posts.
In most cases, once these scammers obtain job seekers’ details, they start sending unsolicited messages. Some even escalate to requesting the victim to buy Amazon gift cards, which is a well-documented scam tactic.
My experience with these job scams underscores the unfortunate reality that fake job scams are on the rise, even on professional platforms like LinkedIn, where job seekers and recruiters frequently interact.
Below are the top job scams to watch out for in 2025:
Fake Job Postings
With the rise of generative AI, scammers now use artificial intelligence to create realistic job listings and fake companies. Their goal is to steal job seekers’ personal information.
Misuse of Legitimate Company Names
Scammers often pose as representatives of well-known companies. Always verify job postings through official company channels.
Personal Information Requests
No legitimate company will ask you to publicly share your phone number or email address in a LinkedIn post. Never provide personal data without first verifying the job’s legitimacy.
Before applying for any job, take time to research the company. And remember: if a job sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Protect your personal information and assets, and always approach job offers with caution.
Be vigilant and share this knowledge to protect your loved ones and fellow job seekers on LinkedIn and other platforms.