But with more than half of all Americans looking for a new job in 2026, scammers are looking to tap into that desire for change. And in addition to emails, they’re also targeting people on LinkedIn, so today, LinkedIn has outlined how it’s looking to combat such, along with some tips on how to avoid job scams. First off, on scam detection, which has now become a broader focus for LinkedIn, as it looks to combat misleading engagement and fake profiles in the app. Rodriquez says that over the last few months, LinkedIn has increased its trust signals, including new requirements around workplace verification, which will provide more assurance on job listings. These are some good tips, which will help you avoid the increasing amount of job scammers looking to lure unsuspecting folk with tempting offers.