# LinkedIn: A Hub for Scammers and Identity Theft Microsoft's indifference turns LinkedIn into a nightmare for users. - **Source:** [Hacker News: Front Page](https://brifing.si/source/b07aa772-b1a0-4a76-aa18-719c6f9e2dde) - **Published:** 2026-07-15 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/3e3d90e8-e68e-49a1-80a0-21971e9fce35 ## The Dark Side of LinkedIn Although LinkedIn started as a professional networking platform, it has recently faced serious issues like scams and identity theft. Users are frustrated with the platform's security flaws and Microsoft's indifference to these problems. ## Email Spam Problem LinkedIn users are constantly bombarded with unwanted emails. The platform uses dark patterns to prevent users from unsubscribing by adding new email categories. This drives users away from the platform. ## Automatic Account Creation LinkedIn automatically creates new accounts and profiles using users' Google accounts without their consent. Solving this issue requires changing complex settings on both LinkedIn and Google, leading to significant time loss for users. ## Microsoft's Indifference Since LinkedIn was acquired by Microsoft, no improvements have been made to address the platform's issues. Microsoft continues to remain indifferent to LinkedIn's privacy violations and email spam problems. ## Search for Alternatives Due to LinkedIn's problems, users are seeking alternative platforms for professional networking and job hunting. However, platforms like Indeed face similar issues, making it difficult for users to find a solution. ## Future Scenario If LinkedIn's current problems persist, the platform could collapse and be replaced by a more user-friendly alternative. However, this change requires both technological and cultural transformation. ## Sources covering this story - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48916375 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._