LinkedIn is a cesspool of scammers and identity theft
A user on Hacker News criticizes LinkedIn for its aggressive account creation practices, security vulnerabilities, and prevalence of scams. The author expresses frustration with the platform's persistence and suggests it has become a negative space for professional networking.
Why it matters
Highlights growing user fatigue with major social platforms and the security risks associated with integrated account sign-in features.
LinkedIn is a cesspool of scammers and identity theft | Hacker News
The content is a personal opinion piece from a forum, reflecting individual user frustration rather than institutional bias.
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