Someone created a profile using my name and LinkedIn won’t remove it — how can I fix this?

If someone created a LinkedIn profile using your name or identity without authorization, you can request its removal by following these steps to protect your personal and professional image:

• Go to LinkedIn’s impersonation report form:
https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/ask/TS-NLI

Select “Someone has created a profile on LinkedIn using my name or personal information without my consent.”

• Fill out the form with your real information, a clear description of the issue, the link to the fake profile, and, if possible, screenshots that support your claim.

• Attach a copy of your official ID (e.g., national ID card, passport), as LinkedIn requires this to verify the report.

• If you don’t receive a response within 3–5 business days, resubmit the form or write to the support center:
https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/solve > “Account Privacy.”

• You can also ask your contacts to report the fake profile as “Fake or impersonation” to increase visibility.

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