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LinkedIn has emerged as the platform of choice for phishing scams, with many North Korean hackers posing as recruiters.

"LinkedIn has become a target for AI-based scams, with scammers creating fake profiles and promising high-paying jobs. These scams gained traction during the pandemic when many professionals were looking for employment and funding. The scammers impersonate influential individuals and use fake email addresses to deceive victims. While LinkedIn takes action to delete fake accounts, the scale of these scams makes it challenging to prevent them completely. "

In a series of viral TikTok videos, a creator shares her experience of being scammed by a convincing job posting on LinkedIn.

"What the Hack" podcast co-host Adam Levin says it's during these times of uncertainty when scammers try to take advantage of people.