LinkedInReviews 502

I've been a loyal LinkedIn user for years. My account (Ref #*******‑*******) that with the URL: linkedin.com/omar-embarak was permanently restricted after uploading my government-issued ID and clarifying name mismatch. LinkedIn support closed my case without explanation. Despite providing all requested documents, I still have no access. Hoping LinkedIn will review this decision.

I had my LinkedIn account restricted unexpectedly, despite always using the platform professionally and following all rules. Suddenly I lost access without a clear explanation. I submitted my government-issued ID for verification as requested, but the process has been frustratingly slow and unclear. The support team keeps directing me to an online form that constantly throws errors and won't let me submit my appeal. I'm also shocked that my second account got blocked as well, which feels unfair since I never tried to violate any policies. Overall, the lack of clear communication and difficulties with support have been very disappointing and unprofessional

LinkedIn's AI identity verification system is a complete failure. I submitted my valid Saudi e-passport (issued in 2025 with NFC and clear photo), followed all steps perfectly, and still got rejected multiple times. Their system doesn't recognize official government IDs from Gulf countries, and they treat users from our region as if we don't exist. No human support, no email replies, and no solution at all. Absolutely discriminatory and frustrating. This is not a global platform—it's an exclusive one for specific regions only. Shameful and unprofessional.

Finally deactivated my account as it served no purpose other than recommending me scam job postings and AI generated "user" posts of sub-part motivational trash.

LinkedIn's recent verification process has raised significant concerns about user data security and privacy. The platform now requires users to verify their identity by submitting a 3D image of their face and a government-issued ID, which is then shared with third-party vendors.

This not only compromises users' sensitive biometric data but also enables these vendors to sell and exploit this information for their own gain.

This egregious disregard for user privacy is a compelling reason to reconsider using the platform altogether.

This is straight off of LinkedIn company website from their "Culture and Values" page. "We believe talent is equally distributed but opportunity is not, and we realize our responsibility both on our platform and in our company to create a more equitable and inclusive world of work."

However, there are many job posting that do not have pay range information - including jobs in BC. This is illegal. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/gender-equity/pay-transparency-in-bc "The Pay Transparency Act became law on May 11,2023, and B.C. "

You can do better LinkedIn. Either take those statements out of your values, or hold yourself to them.

I truly have never dealt with such an incompetent set of fools in my life and I'm 64, and travelled all over the world and lived in 9 countries...
The idiots at LinkedIn bring a whole new meaning to the word incompetent...
I live in Thailand and the Government has banned the use of NFC in mobiles...
So I cannot do my personal verification through persona (App is hopeless). I have been communicating with "customer support" for 5 days now and we are still no closer...
I have been a member for 8 years...

I had a LinkedIn account that I relied on during my job search after leaving my previous position. I had built a professional network of over 100 contacts, including HR professionals and recruiters. Unfortunately, my account was hacked, and I lost access to all my contacts because the hacker used my email.

I attempted to resolve the situation by contacting LinkedIn several times to retrieve my account. I provided the requested documentation, including a picture of my state ID, but did not receive a response. I highlighted that the email they sent for password recovery was linked to a different account, but this didn't lead to any assistance.

This experience has been frustrating, as I viewed LinkedIn as an essential tool for career development. However, I found their customer service lacking, with no direct line for support. Based on this experience, I believe there may be significant flaws in how they assist users, and I've since turned to Indeed for my job search needs.

Your account has been temporarily restricted as a precaution
Why did this happen?
We take proactive steps to secure your account when we detect potential unauthorized access. Signs that your account may have been compromised include account access from unfamiliar locations or devices, or unusual activities such as multiple attempts to change passwords or critical settings.

What can you do next?
To help you keep your account safe and regain access, we'll first need to confirm you're the valid account owner. Please submit a government-issued ID to start the process.

When I clicked on "Verify Your Identity" I got

Use a mobile device to verify your identity
Follow the directions below to begin the government ID verification process on a mobile device.

Directions:
Open the camera app on a mobile device
Scan the QR code to the left
Follow the steps on your mobile device

I DON'T HAVE A MOBILE DEVICE. Nor is there any way to contact customer support without logging in.

Update; I was able to get my account back after sending an affidavit of identity. As I had the affidavit, I thought I might as well get my profile verified. When I clicked on the link to do so, I was again told to scan a QR code with a smartphone. It is difficult for me to imagine a more useless and unprofessional web site that does not use URLs like normal web sites do, but I suppose that is how LinkedIn chooses to do things.

Also, LinkedIn somehow manages to use upward of 1 gigabyte of RAM on my computer (I have only 4) in Chrome. (Maybe another browser would work better but I haven't tried). Also, please see the Better Business Bureau's opinion of LinkedIn. It is not good.

Harassment, plain and simple. They will never honor your requests to unsubscribe from their endless spam or even delete your own account. Not worth it, to deal with mostly fake job offerings.

If one wants the verified status on one's profile, one has to verify oneself via the identity card... It would be logical if, after verification, there was no talk about a passport, which is seemingly something completely different! But even during the verification process there is still talk of an identity card! The verification process is handled by the third-party service provider "Persona"!

I should probably also mention that the CHEAPEST premium plan costs 29.49! EUR per month! The highest 122,92! EUR if one is a recruiter and wants to find job candidates

I am a uk legal cannabis patient with a current prescription. I posted about uk legal cannabis and how it helps me, I was then told that my comment was illegal basically and made to felt lol a criminal. My prescription is prescribed by an NHS pain doctor privately he works both for the nhs and privately and it's 100% legal
This is discrimination on grounds of disability

I've been a LinkedIn user for quite some time and have spent years building my connections. Recently, my account was hacked, and when I reached out to LinkedIn for help, they responded by sending a password reset link. Unfortunately, this reset link was sent directly to the hacker. I then received several emails, one notifying me that my password had been reset, followed by another saying that my two-step verification had been changed, and finally, one stating that my name had been altered. LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, essentially handed my account over to the hacker.

If you are a business or someone seeking work, I would caution against using LinkedIn, as their support is extremely poor, and it seems easier for hackers to gain access to accounts than for legitimate users to recover them.

All I want is to shut down my LinkedIn account, but they make it too complicated to do so! I contact support, but they want my email address?! How about I call my attorney Frederico Antonucci?! Huh?! I call up the best damn attorneys from Brooklyn!

AVOID THESE SPAMMERS! I was looking for info and gave my email. It is NON-STOP SPAM, and they have MILLIONS of check-boxes you need to check to stop ALL THE SPAM. No ONE BOX to stop it all. And you can't even CLOSE the account until you verify it. The WORST SPammers EVER! Your best bet is to add them to a spam filter rather than play their game!

If they need your credit card number then it's not a 1-month free trial. I wanted to view something on the site, but they don't let you view anything unless you're a paying member. You can sign up for a 1-month free trial, but when you click that option, they want your credit card number. Scam.

This is an excellent app for getting jobs online and also an excellent platform for getting online work and jobs the best feature is that this is an excellent platform to promote your business online

Thanks to Linkdin, I was able to network with industry leaders.
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