LinkedIn joins Industry Accord Against Online Scams and Fraud

“This Accord affirms the commitments made by LinkedIn and other industry partners to ensure a safer digital environment. We’re proud to be a signatory as we continue to help connect real people to real opportunities.” Blake Lawit, Chief Global Affairs & Legal Officer, LinkedIn. Industry Accord Against Online Scams & Fraud 2026 This Accord addresses the growing problem of online scams and fraud, specifically deceptive schemes targeting individuals or organizations with the intent of taking money and/or personal information, which impacts billions of users across the globe. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, it has become a primary target for scammers seeking to exploit legitimate service providers to steal consumers’ personal information and money. The most damaging of these actors, often operating on behalf of or as part of transnational criminal syndicates, leverage sophisticated techniques to defraud individuals and organizations. In the past year, consumers lost an estimated $442 billion to scammers, underscoring the devastating financial and societal impact of these crimes. While the signatories commit to implementing robust measures to protect consumers and combat scams, this Accord recognizes that a safer online consumer experience is a shared responsibility requiring a collective response across the entire ecosystem, including
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