In the second half of 2023, over 46 million fake accounts that were removed from LinkedIn were detected during registration, whilst 17 million were restricted proactively before members reported the fake accounts. Additionally, 232 thousand fake LinkedIn profiles were restricted after members reported them.
Number of fake LinkedIn accounts detected and removed worldwide from 1st half of 2019 to 2nd half 2023
(in millions)
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LinkedIn. (April 1, 2024). Number of fake LinkedIn accounts detected and removed worldwide from 1st half of 2019 to 2nd half 2023 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1328849/linkedin-number-of-fake-accounts-detected-and-removed/
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LinkedIn. (2024). Number of fake LinkedIn accounts detected and removed worldwide from 1st half of 2019 to 2nd half 2023 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1328849/linkedin-number-of-fake-accounts-detected-and-removed/
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