How to remove posts and fake profiles from LinkedIn
LinkedIn is built on real identity, so fake profiles and impersonating company pages are easier to remove there than on most platforms.
Common problems
- Fake profiles posing as executives, often for fraud
- Defamatory posts by former staff or competitors
- Pages using your company name and fake job ads
- Photos and content used without permission
Step by step
- Save the profile or post URL.
- On the profile choose More > Report and select fake account or impersonation.
- As a page admin, report pages impersonating your company.
- Use LinkedIn's IP form for copyright and trademark.
- Report defamatory posts as harassment or misinformation and take legal advice if needed.
Prevention
Verify your company page and have staff link their profiles to it, so fakes stand out.
Frequently asked questions
A fake job ad uses our company name. What do we do?
Report it to LinkedIn as a scam and publish your official hiring channels on your page and website.