LinkedIn blackmailers target business professionals, such as oil executives in Dubai and Saudi Arabia and finance and tech directors in the UK, US, and Germany. The scammers know that high-net-worth individuals have funds to pay and will do anything to prevent their intimate content from going public.
This extortion is extremely aggressive, and the perpetrators terrorize their victims with threats of job loss, divorce, and, in some cultures, threats of contacting local law enforcement. In some cases of extortion, I tell victims they can deal with it independently, but when it comes to threats where your career is online, professional help is wise.
If you need an expert who can stop LinkedIn extortion. I will take over as you and ensure the predator does not expose you to your connections, other social media, family, or employer.
Frank M. Ahean explains the dangers and strategy to stop LinkedIn extortion.
LinkedIn scammers are wolves in sheep's clothing. Their profile is that of a young professional female. They connect with their target and ask a question about a paper written or speech given. The predator disappears for a bit, then returns, asking more questions, and soon, there is a digital connection.
The scammer suggests exchanging numbers and taking the chat off LinkedIn. If you do, you are on the road to extortion victimization. The predator's objective is to obtain intimate photos for leverage. However, intimate text messages are equally damaging. I can promise that if you become a victim, it will be one of the most stressful events of your life.
Victims never expect or see scams coming. Most believe they can spot a fake profile a mile away. Unfortunately, that is ego, and assuming a profile is real without taking steps to prove it is not very smart. In business, your reputation is everything; if you connect with the wrong person, your life could change in a way you never imagined. Always safeguard against online fraud and adhere to a boundary that protects you.
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