Texas investigating LinkedIn over 'ghost jobs'
( July 14, 2026, 17:27 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into LinkedIn over allegations the company has advertised and profited from fake or misleading job opportunities on its platform. “I will use every resource available to my office to help job-seeking Texans find and secure real employment opportunities,” Paxton said. “LinkedIn has a duty to provide the services it advertises and ensure that consumers paying for Premium subscriptions are receiving access to legitimate job postings. I am investigating whether LinkedIn has misled Texans by promoting and profiting from ‘ghost jobs’ while marketing itself as a trusted platform for finding employment.”Statement follows in full. ...
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