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The user received a spoofed phone call from a contact they hadn't spoken to in 24 years. The caller used both their full names and mentioned an unspecified 'incident at a recreation center,' potentially implying wrongdoing. The call was identified as a scam after verifying the contact's LinkedIn profile showed no connection to the claims.

A free virtual workshop titled 'The World of Side Hustles' will be hosted by Gesher Human Services on Sunday, July 12, at 10 a.m. The event will cover freelance work platforms, LinkedIn/social media skill promotion, and portfolio building. Experts note 57% of Gen Z Americans have a side hustle, compared to 21% of Boomer Americans.

A user received a job offer via ZipRecruiter after a virtual screening interview conducted through Microsoft Teams. The interview was text-only, followed by requests for personal information, an ID photo, and signed documents. The user is unsure if the offer is legitimate due to potential scam indicators.

John Ternus, Apple’s incoming CEO, has a minimal LinkedIn presence, contrasting with the trend of CEOs using social media. He succeeds Tim Cook, who will remain executive chairman and maintain his X account.

A user suspects a scam after being recruited via WhatsApp by a 'co-founder' exhibiting red flags, including a fake company deck, lack of LinkedIn profile, and AI-like communication. The user questions the scammer's intent and notes a parallel phone-based job scam attempt.

A user applied for a remote healthcare IT position at Optimum Health IT, which offered $55/hour. The interview was conducted via Microsoft Teams text, with the recruiter's account occasionally 'deactivated.' The job offer letter, containing minor grammatical errors, requested personal information including the last four digits of the applicant's SSN, raising suspicion.

A scam site, Etooz.com, is impersonating eToro.US to lure investors. Simone Lim attempted to persuade an individual to invest via LinkedIn, offering initial profits and later demanding larger sums before the site stopped paying out.

An author tested AI-generated LinkedIn headshots against real photos and found users struggled to distinguish them, with more preferring the AI version. The AI-edited image, created using Gemini and ChatGPT, altered subtle facial features and added a polished, airbrushed effect.

LinkedIn's user base is expanding to include creators and professional athletes, with 90% growth in 'creator' profile additions. The platform launched a marketplace to connect creators with brands and cited an example of a Cape Verde FIFA World Cup player recruited via LinkedIn.

A job seeker applied to a position via LinkedIn and had an interview with the poster, who offered equipment for remote work. The employer requires an NDA, pays via Zelle without tax withholding, and asks for the SSN to be provided to an accountant later. The seeker is concerned about potential red flags despite the job offering higher pay.

A 2026 LinkedIn survey found 72% of job seekers sometimes question job postings' legitimacy before applying, citing rising job scams. The FTC reported $220M+ in losses from job scams in early 2024, prompting warnings to verify company details and avoid suspicious offers like 'free resume reviews' or 'too easy, high-pay' jobs.

LinkedIn reports real estate is the second-fastest-growing industry for new graduates, with roles like new home sales specialists expanding rapidly. A Gen Z real estate agent earned $75K in their first year without prior experience, highlighting the sector's accessibility and earning potential.

The author applied for a job for the first time in over 20 years and secured a position as a test proctor. She faced challenges updating her resume, including verifying old work dates and references, but used LinkedIn and physical copies of past resumes to reconstruct her career history.

A LinkedIn user in the US received a connection request from someone in their industry based in Eastern Europe. The individual later offered to create a free website, prompting suspicion and disconnection, though their profile appeared legitimate with 500+ connections and detailed employment history. The user questions if this constitutes a scam despite the profile's authenticity.

Cloudflare reduced its workforce by 20% but increased engineering hires by 45%, reflecting CEO Matthew Prince's view that AI is reshaping job value in tech companies. Prince categorizes roles into builders (engineers), sellers, and measurers (managers, finance, operations), noting AI is displacing measurers while boosting demand for builders and sellers.

A Brazilian individual's father was scammed after someone impersonated them on WhatsApp using their LinkedIn profile photo, convincing the father to send money to fraudulent bank accounts in Ceará and São Paulo, Brazil.

A LinkedIn user encountered a scam involving a fake job interview for a 'TradeUpToWallStreet' strategy analyst position. The scammer, posing as recruiter 'Maya Ellison,' directed the user to download a malicious desktop application from 'werkbit.io,' which was flagged by Microsoft Defender as containing malware. The scam was promoted on LinkedIn, had over 100 applications, and included job postings for roles in Canada and the U.S.

James Reed, CEO of Reed Recruitment, argues that traditional networking methods outperform AI-generated applications in a hiring market overwhelmed by identical submissions. LinkedIn data shows U.S. job applicants per role doubled since 2022 as AI reshapes hiring processes, with 93% of recruiters planning to increase AI use in 2026.

Christina Smyth, the only landlord representative on the Rent Guidelines Board not appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, resigned hours before the group's final vote. The nine-member board is set to issue its final vote around 7 p.m.

A user received a LinkedIn message from someone claiming to seek immigration advice for their parents to the US. The sender used a local phone number despite the user's number not being listed on LinkedIn, leading the user to identify the interaction as a scam.

A user applied for a remote job on LinkedIn and received an interview invite with a Microsoft Teams link and a hiring manager's email. The link directed to a chat instead of scheduling, the hiring manager's profile couldn't be found online, and the job wasn't listed on the company's website. The user suspects a scam and seeks advice.

A user applied for a job via LinkedIn and received a message from a number claiming to represent the company, which later sent a scam link to a fake Whatnot app with an affiliate code. The scammer asked personal questions and sent fake screenshots promoting the opportunity before being reported.

An individual reported a scam where a text message impersonating their company's CEO requested gift cards for a business meeting. The scammer allegedly used LinkedIn information to impersonate the CEO and manipulate the victim. The victim briefly engaged before realizing the scam and rejecting the request.

Top CMOs from Duolingo, Gap, and American Express emphasized risk-taking and authenticity over AI in marketing strategies during a panel at Business Insider's CMO Insider Breakfast in Cannes. Examples included Duolingo's controversial Super Bowl ad and Gap's viral 'Better in Denim' campaign featuring Katseye, highlighting platform-specific content creation and creative risks as key to breaking through digital fragmentation.

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready emphasizes the platform's role as a visual search engine for shopping, leveraging AI to enhance product recommendations and advertising. The company reports over 80 billion monthly searches, with more than half being commercial, and has launched AI-driven tools like 'Pinterest Performance+' to improve ad targeting.

Marketers should grant creators more creative freedom in ad campaigns to enhance performance. Adam Waheed (Adam W) and Google's Sean Downey emphasized open-ended briefs and collaboration, noting that top-performing creator ads arise when brands reduce strict messaging control. Creator ad spend is projected to reach $44 billion this year, growing faster than the broader ad industry.

A user discovered a potential LinkedIn scam involving a fake US-based company profile with AI-generated content. The profile listed employees from the same non-US country but no CEO, and the company's website and Instagram page appeared inauthentic. The user warns against trusting such profiles and advises caution in hiring or interactions.

Emily Durham, a former recruiter turned content creator, advises job seekers to avoid customizing their résumés for every job and instead focus on building one solid résumé. She emphasizes relational networking, asking valuable questions, and leveraging insights from job descriptions to identify keywords. Durham also highlights the importance of salary negotiation and shares 12 tips based on her decade-long recruitment experience.

Basant Shenouda, an Egyptian-born Gen Z graduate from the University of Bonn, landed a job at LinkedIn by volunteering to waitress at a conference in Hamburg and handing out her résumé to 40 recruiters. After a six-month hiring process, she transitioned to a role at Google.

John Edwards resigned as Britain's information commissioner after admitting to 'poor judgment' and inappropriate humor that caused offense, following an investigation by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The ICO's probe concluded there was 'a case to answer,' leading to Edwards stepping down immediately.

The UK's information commissioner resigns over allegations of inappropriate humor. Edwards stated he disagrees with the investigation's conduct but acknowledges his position is untenable.

Rathesh Prabakar quit his software engineering job in October 2025 without another position and used ChatGPT to optimize his job search and interview preparation. Within a month, he secured a new role at a product-based company by leveraging AI for résumé updates, job applications, and interview planning.

Bonnie Chiurazzi started her own market research firm, Vibe Insights Lab, after being laid off in 2024, leveraging her expertise and savings. The article highlights a growing trend of job seekers turning to entrepreneurship amid a challenging job market, with LinkedIn data showing a 75% surge in US business founders since 2022. Challenges persist in sectors like tech and finance, but self-employment is seen as a viable alternative.

A scam job posting claiming to be from the IRS was sent via Indeed, with the associated company's LinkedIn profile not listing the job. The scammer has a history of scams spanning over five years, and the email sent by the scammer was later blocked as spam.

LinkedIn's research reveals that 50% of C-suite leaders lack visibility into AI-related workforce needs, while 78% admit they are implementing AI faster than they can measure its impact. LinkedIn's CBO Mark Lobosco highlights that top-down mandates for AI transformation may exacerbate challenges, emphasizing the need for change management that engages employees and leaders with practical AI fluency.

A 21-year-old man admitted to setting a cross on fire in Chicago's Grant Park and was charged with a hate crime, arson, and other offenses. He claimed the act was a protest against President Donald Trump and Christian nationalists, not a racially motivated attack. A heart with the word 'resilient' was placed where the burning cross stood.

A 21-year-old man, Merlin Lu, was charged with a hate crime and arson after setting a cross on fire in Chicago's Grant Park. He claimed the act was a protest against President Donald Trump and Christian nationalists, denying it was racially motivated.

LGBTQ+ startup founders in San Francisco face fewer challenges compared to other regions, but individuals like Sam Altmans remain rare. A rooftop event at LinkedIn's headquarters highlighted the local startup ecosystem.

Kevin O’Leary criticized the concept of work-life balance for founders, arguing they should work '25 hours a day, 8 days a week' to compete globally. He emphasized that sacrifice in the first 36 months of a startup is essential for success, citing his own experiences building SoftKey and selling it to Mattel for $4.2 billion, which he acknowledged came at the cost of personal relationships and family time.

Adobe and LinkedIn are launching a free AI training program for marketers to address a growing skills gap as AI-driven changes reshape the industry. Job postings requiring AI literacy have increased 113% on LinkedIn, but only 4% of marketing professionals globally have added AI skills to their profiles. The initiative includes four role-specific learning paths on LinkedIn Learning.