The Journal. · Thursday, October 1, 2026
Jay, 'The Profiler,' advises job seekers to be wary of profiles with unusual naming conventions, such as a first name used as a last name, as these can indicate fake accounts. He also cautions that verification badges on platforms like LinkedIn do not guarantee a profile's legitimacy, citing an example of a verified profile of Ted Bundy.
“Number one, look twice at profiles with last names that could also be first names.”
“Verification doesn't necessarily mean a profile is safe.”
“There literally was a verified profile of Ted Bundy, the serial killer. And I found that over a year ago.”