Jan 19 / Admin

New Scam Alert: Fraudsters Are Posting Fake "Account Restricted" Comments on LinkedIn

Image Credit:  Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes reported:   

Recently, fake LinkedIn profiles have started posting comment replies claiming that a user has “engaged in activities that are not in compliance” with LinkedIn’s policies and that their account has been “temporarily restricted” until they submit an appeal through a specified link in the comment.

If users follow these links, they are taken to a phishing page designed to steal their LinkedIn login details:

Click to read the original article and see additional examples of the fraud images here.
 
Key Takeaway:  Never enter login credentials from a provided link.  Use a bookmark or a link from a password manager. 

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