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Think That Job Offer on LinkedIn Is Real? Not Without This Badge

 




LinkedIn has taken a major step toward improving online safety by extending its identity verification feature beyond its own platform. This update is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to help users avoid fake profiles and internet scams, especially in professional spaces.

Verification Now Available Outside LinkedIn

Last year, LinkedIn introduced a system that allowed users to confirm their identity, work history, or education. This could be done by uploading a government ID, using a work email, or verifying through trusted services like Microsoft Entra or CLEAR. Once verified, a small badge appeared on the user’s profile to show they were a real person.

Now, that same badge can be used on other websites too. Platforms like Adobe’s Content Authenticity tool and Behance now support LinkedIn verification. This means that designers, freelancers, and other professionals can show proof of their LinkedIn verification outside the site, helping build trust wherever they share their work.

Fake Profiles: A Growing Pro

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