LinkedIn Under Investigation Over Alleged Fake, Misleading Job Postings
The probe seeks records on advertising and Premium subscriptions as officials say ghost jobs may make up one-fifth to one-third of online postings.
- On Tuesday, The Texas Attorney General opened an investigation into LinkedIn, probing whether the platform misleads consumers with "ghost jobs"—listings that are either unavailable or lack immediate hiring intent.
- Officials issued a Civil Investigative Demand seeking data on LinkedIn's advertising and job verification practices, examining if the company violates state consumer protection laws by promoting paid Premium subscriptions without disclosing potential listing inaccuracies.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office noted that Premium Career and Premium Business subscriptions cost $39.99 and $69.99 monthly, while the Office claims LinkedIn does not independently verify the hiring status of most listings.
- "I will use every resource available to my office to help job-seeking Texans find and secure real employment opportunities," Paxton said, adding that LinkedIn has a duty to ensure paying consumers receive access to legitimate job postings.
- Owned by Microsoft, LinkedIn remains the world's largest professional networking platform with more than 1 billion registered users worldwide, though the investigation involves no formal allegations of wrongdoing and no lawsuit has been filed.
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Ghost jobs on LinkedIn sparked a Texas attorney general investigation into whether the platform profited from fake listings sold to Premium subscribers.
Paxton investigates LinkedIn over allegations of 'ghost job' postings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he opened an investigation into LinkedIn over allegations the company advertised and profited from fake or misleading job opportunities. LinkedIn, a professional networking platform that has a job search tool. The company generates revenue through its Premium subscription services, recruiter licenses and advertising, according The post Paxton investigates LinkedIn over allegations o…
Texas AG investigates LinkedIn over alleged 'ghost job' listings
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into LinkedIn over allegations that the professional networking platform advertised and profited from fake or misleading job listings, commonly referred to as "ghost jobs."
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