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4w ago

LinkedIn ‘Harvard MBA’ Hoax Prompts Legal Warning as Hiring Pros Flag Background-Check Risks

No legal action or platform response has been reported, with recruiters stressing that background checks would expose false degrees.

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A LinkedIn user sparked controversy by faking a Harvard MBA for fun, claiming it boosted his credibility.
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Overview

  • A LinkedIn user said he added a fictitious Harvard MBA to his profile and immediately saw more recruiter interest and praise for his academics.
  • The poster cited the absence of a public degree-verification process on LinkedIn to justify the stunt.
  • The exchange went viral, with coverage noting millions of views within a day.
  • A lawyer known as SMB Attorney cautioned, “Guys, do not do this. And, yes, this is legal advice.”
  • Hiring professionals said third-party screeners such as Sterling verify degrees and would likely catch fabrications, while online debate distinguished résumé lies from forging documents.