The "Linkedln Security Unusual Sign-in Attempt" Phishing Scam Home Categories Scamming The "Linkedln Security Unusual Sign-in Attempt" Phishing Scam 5 5 233 0 7y ago 2018-09-25T15:06:12-05:00 7y ago 2018-09-25T15:09:42-05:00 Online Threat Alerts LinkedIn users, be aware of fake "Unusual Sign-in Attempt" emails like the one below. The fake emails are being sent by cybercriminals to trick their potential victims into clicking on the link in them which goes to a fake and phishing LinkedIn website. If the visitors to the phishing website attempts to sign-in, their LinkedIn account usernames and passwords will be sent to the cybercriminals. The cybercriminals will use the stolen credentials to gain access to their victims' accounts, hijack and use them fraudulently.The "LinkedIn Security Unusual Sign-in Attempt" Phishing ScamFrom: Linkedln Security akenneally@sandiego.eduTo: Recipients <akenneally@sandiego.edu>Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 10:36:56 AM EDTSubject: Unusual sign-in attemptLinkedInDear User,Unusual activities have been detected on your LinkedIn Account. For your safety your account will be blocked. Following our terms “section 4 sub 8-11” if not confirmed within 24 hours of receiving this automated mail.You are required to validate your account through the link below.Thanks for being a member!The LinkedIn TeamThis is why LinkedIn users should always go directly to www.linkedin.com and sign into their accounts from there. After signing in, they will be notified of important changes and activities.LinkedIn users who have already been tricked are asked to change their passwords. And, if they are unable to gain access to their accounts, they may use the "Forgot Password" link at the top-right of the homepage to regain access. Check the comment section below for answers or additional information. Share what you know, or ask a question about this article by leaving a comment below. Online Threat Alerts is not affiliated with or endorsed by any trademark owner mentioned in this article. Some of the information in samples in this article may have been impersonated or spoofed. Save + Was this article helpful? (0) (0) More For You customercare-vip.com is Associated with Fake Online Stores Giraffes Goodies Scam Text Linked to giraffesgoodies.com - GiraffesGoodies Is Inpethouse.com a Scam? Review of Inpethouse Online Store Is Sminbuy an Untrustworthy Online Store? 'Laptop Discount Store' at buy.toplaptopsalebuystores.site is a Fraudulent Website 'Laptop Discount Store' is a Fraudulent Website Review of Picaso Web Solutions - is it an Untrustworthy Website? 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Following our terms “section 4 sub 8-11” if not confirmed within 24 hours of receiving this automated mail.You are required to validate your account through the link below.Thanks for being a member!The LinkedIn Team"Here is another scam.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJul 24, 2019 at 11:17 AM by The "Linkedln Security Unusual Sign-in Attempt" Phishing Scaminfo"From: "Linkedln" Date: July 23, 2019 at 12:20:51 PM PDTSubject: Member NoticeReply-To: whitelaneltds-gmail.comDear User,Unusual activities have been detected on your LinkedIn Account. For your safety your account will be blocked. Following our terms “section 4 sub 8-11” if not confirmed within 24 hours of receiving this automated mail.You are required to validate your account through the link below.Thanks for being a member!The LinkedIn Team"Here is another scam.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMay 30, 2019 at 11:27 PM by The "Linkedln Security Unusual Sign-in Attempt" Phishing ScaminfoReceived this scam:"On Thursday, May 30, 2019, 1:17 PM, LinkedIn Team wrote:Dear User,Unusual activities have been detected on your LinkedIn Account. For your safety your account will be blocked. Following our terms “section 4 sub 8-11” if not confirmed within 24 hours of receiving this automated mail.You are required to validate your account through the link below.https://www.linkedin.com/%validation%/?hs=true&tok=1-rURbSwdA8ms1/ Thanks for being a member!The LinkedIn Team"an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 25, 2019 at 9:50 AM by The "Linkedln Security Unusual Sign-in Attempt" Phishing Scaman anonymous user from: Miami, Florida, United Stateshere is the email I received - it looks phishy what do you think? "Dear User,Unusual activities have been detected on your LinkedIn Account. For your safety your account will be blocked. Following our terms “section 4 sub 8-11” if not confirmed within 24 hours of receiving this automated mail.You are required to validate your account through the link below."infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 25, 2019 at 12:15 PM by The "Linkedln Security Unusual Sign-in Attempt" Phishing ScaminfoIt is a phishing scam.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoAug 26, 2019 at 8:11 PM by The "Linkedln Security Unusual Sign-in Attempt" Phishing Scaminfo"From: "Linkedln" Date: August 26, 2019 at 3:44:22 PM EDTSubject: Member NoticeReply-To: whitelaneltds-gmail.comDear User,Unusual activities have been detected on your LinkedIn Account. For your safety your account will be blocked. Following our terms “section 4 sub 8-11” if not confirmed within 24 hours of receiving this automated mail.You are required to validate your account through the link below.Thanks for being a member!The LinkedIn Team"Here is another scam.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJul 24, 2019 at 11:17 AM by The "Linkedln Security Unusual Sign-in Attempt" Phishing Scaminfo"From: "Linkedln" Date: July 23, 2019 at 12:20:51 PM PDTSubject: Member NoticeReply-To: whitelaneltds-gmail.comDear User,Unusual activities have been detected on your LinkedIn Account. For your safety your account will be blocked. Following our terms “section 4 sub 8-11” if not confirmed within 24 hours of receiving this automated mail.You are required to validate your account through the link below.Thanks for being a member!The LinkedIn Team"Here is another scam.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMay 30, 2019 at 11:27 PM by The "Linkedln Security Unusual Sign-in Attempt" Phishing ScaminfoReceived this scam:"On Thursday, May 30, 2019, 1:17 PM, LinkedIn Team wrote:Dear User,Unusual activities have been detected on your LinkedIn Account. For your safety your account will be blocked. Following our terms “section 4 sub 8-11” if not confirmed within 24 hours of receiving this automated mail.You are required to validate your account through the link below.https://www.linkedin.com/%validation%/?hs=true&tok=1-rURbSwdA8ms1/ Thanks for being a member!The LinkedIn Team"
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 25, 2019 at 9:50 AM by The "Linkedln Security Unusual Sign-in Attempt" Phishing Scaman anonymous user from: Miami, Florida, United Stateshere is the email I received - it looks phishy what do you think? "Dear User,Unusual activities have been detected on your LinkedIn Account. For your safety your account will be blocked. Following our terms “section 4 sub 8-11” if not confirmed within 24 hours of receiving this automated mail.You are required to validate your account through the link below."
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 25, 2019 at 12:15 PM by The "Linkedln Security Unusual Sign-in Attempt" Phishing ScaminfoIt is a phishing scam.