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A fake LinkedIn profile discrediting you professionally: what should you do?
The situation
You discover that someone has created a fake LinkedIn profile using your name to spread false professional information that discredits you. What should you do?
The right reflex
Take screenshots of the fake profile, report the incident to LinkedIn and ask for the account to be removed
Explanation and advice
Use LinkedIn’s reporting option to flag the fake profile. You can also ask your friends and loved ones to help you report the user to the platform.
If you face online harassment, remember these 5 steps
- Take screenshots: they are your evidence.
- Report the content or the account to the platform.
- Talk to someone you trust so you don't face it alone.
- Contact the relevant authorities with your evidence.
- File a complaint if needed, with support.
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