Overpriced, Deceptive, and Unreliable - LinkedIn Premium Job Posting is a Scam!

Be Careful When Post Premium Job Post

Posted On : 2025-03-22 11:30:17 AM

Overview

Overpriced, Deceptive, and Unreliable - LinkedIn Premium Job Posting is a Scam!

I recently tried LinkedIn Premium Job Posting, and it turned out to be one of the most disappointing experiences I’ve had with a professional platform. Here’s why I would strongly advise against using this service:

LinkedIn is Overcharging
The pricing for LinkedIn Premium Job Posting is ridiculously high. For the limited features they offer, the cost is completely unjustified. There are far more affordable and effective platforms out there that deliver better results without draining your wallet.
I had set the daily budget Rs 117/- But they started deducting Rs 327/- daily, that is wrong.
Tricky Tactics to Fetch Money
LinkedIn seems to have mastered the art of squeezing money out of its users. They use sneaky tactics to make you spend more than you intended. For example, they encourage you to “boost” your job postings with vague promises of better visibility, only to charge you exorbitantly for it.
No Respect for Daily Budget
I set a daily budget Rs 117/- for my job postings, assuming LinkedIn would respect it. But no, they completely ignored it! The platform consistently overspent, leaving me with a much higher bill than I had planned for. It’s frustrating and unprofessional.
Charging 3x the Daily Budget
To make matters worse, LinkedIn charged me three times the daily budget I had set. How is this even allowed? It feels like a blatant cash grab, and there’s no transparency or accountability for these overcharges.
Suspicious Activity in Premium Job Posting
I noticed some very suspicious activity with my job postings. The number of applications and views didn’t align with the amount I was being charged. It almost feels like LinkedIn is inflating numbers or engaging in shady practices to justify their excessive fees.
Charging Their Recommended Budget Without Consent
The most shocking part? LinkedIn started charging me based on their recommended budget without even informing me! I never agreed to this, yet they went ahead and billed me for it. This is not just unethical—it’s outright deceptive. How can a platform just decide to charge you more without your explicit approval?

Overall, LinkedIn Premium Job Posting is a complete waste of money. The platform prioritizes profits over user satisfaction, and their lack of transparency is alarming. From overcharging to ignoring budgets and engaging in suspicious practices, LinkedIn has proven to be untrustworthy. I would not recommend this service to anyone. Save your money and explore other job posting platforms that actually respect your budget and deliver real value. LinkedIn needs to seriously rethink its practices before it loses even more credibility.

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10:34 AM
Ranbir Singh

hi

10:34 AM
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10:34 AM
Ranbir Singh

why my job charging more than my daily budget?

10:35 AM
10:35 AM
Ranbir Singh

i want to talk executive

10:36 AM
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10:36 AM
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10:36 AM
Ranbir Singh

my ads over charging

10:37 AM
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Dharmishtha

Hello Ranbir, Thank you for contacting LinkedIn. My name is Dharmishtha and it would be my pleasure to assist you with your query today.

10:37 AM
Ranbir Singh

why my job over charging

10:37 AM
Dharmishtha

I hope you are doing well. As i understand from the above conversation you need help with job posting charges. I request you to please confirm your issue.

10:38 AM
Ranbir Singh

yes

10:38 AM
Dharmishtha

Thank you for confirming, I apologize for any difficulties you might have experienced. I am now looking into your issue. Please wait for 4 to 5 minutes while i look into your query.

10:38 AM
Ranbir Singh

ok

10:39 AM
Dharmishtha

Please help me with the job post title and date to help you further.

10:39 AM
Ranbir Singh
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10:40 AM
Dharmishtha

Thank you for sharing information via screenshot with me, Let me check using my tools, Please allow me 3 to 5 minutes to check further.

10:41 AM
Ranbir Singh

ok

10:41 AM
Dharmishtha

Thank you for waiting Ranbir. Here are the details for the job posting charges. LinkedIn Job ID: 4183919389 Title and Company: Tour & Travel Executive, Domestic Packages at Japji Travel Pvt Ltd Spent To Date: ?758.16

10:42 AM
Dharmishtha

Posted Date: March 18, 2025

10:42 AM
Ranbir Singh

yes

10:42 AM
Dharmishtha

Upon checking I can see that you have made changes in the budget as well. Date Amount 3/20/25, 12:04 AM ?117.00 3/19/25, 12:00 AM ?196.56 3/18/25, 12:26 PM ?210.60 3/18/25, 12:26 PM ?117.00

10:43 AM
Ranbir Singh

no changes

10:44 AM
Ranbir Singh

only first time i set this budget and then no changes made

10:44 AM
Dharmishtha

I can understand, Upon checking your job posting high budget was 210 on the job posting date hence you charged on the highest amount you set for the day.

10:44 AM
Ranbir Singh

Date Amount 3/20/25, 12:04 AM ?117.00 3/19/25, 12:00 AM ?196.56 3/18/25, 12:26 PM ?210.60 3/18/25, 12:26 PM ?117.00

10:45 AM
Ranbir Singh

its only Rs 640 and also on 18 march 2 times deduct 210 + 117

10:45 AM
Ranbir Singh

327 in one date

10:46 AM
Ranbir Singh

its not good

10:46 AM
Dharmishtha

I completely understand how frustrating this situation must be. However, as per our policy, your job post was promoted on the platform using the recommended budget, and the job posting budget amount was subsequently applied to your account.

10:47 AM
Ranbir Singh

then what is meaning of daily budget Rs 117/-? where this applied?

10:48 AM
Dharmishtha

I understand your concern. The daily budget of Rs 117/- refers to the amount allocated each day for promoting your job post. This budget is applied as part of the recommended promotion strategy to maximize the visibility of your job posting on the platform.

10:51 AM
Dharmishtha

As per policy, the platform uses this daily budget to display your job post to the relevant audience. The charges are based on the activity during the promotion period, ensuring it reaches more potential candidates within the set budget.

10:51 AM
Dharmishtha

If you need a detailed breakdown or have further questions, please feel free to let me know! I'm here to help.

10:51 AM
Ranbir Singh

this is not within the budget

10:52 AM
Ranbir Singh

on 18 march you charge 327 rs

10:52 AM
Dharmishtha

It appears that the recommended promotion budget for your job post might have resulted in varying amounts being deducted on different dates. Specifically, on 18 March, there are two transactions: ?210.60 and ?117.00, adding up to ?327.60.

10:55 AM
Ranbir Singh

its wrong why you deduct?

10:55 AM
Dharmishtha

This seems to align with the platform's policy of maximizing job post visibility through the recommended budget strategy.

10:55 AM
Ranbir Singh

please refund my overcharging amount

10:56 AM
Dharmishtha

I completely understand your concern and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please be assured that the charges are non refundable as per the policy as you posted the pay per click promoted job posting.

11:00 AM
Dharmishtha

Pay-per-action products charge per click, impression, applicant, etc. These products include, for example, LinkedIn Ads, Sponsored Jobs, and any other product where you're charged per action. Any actions delivered and charged are non-refundable.

11:00 AM
Dharmishtha

LinkedIn refund policy: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a1337140?hcppcid=search

11:00 AM
Dharmishtha

Please refer our refund policy to get to know how it works with pay per click job post.

11:01 AM
Dharmishtha

Also there is a link in the article to submit a refund, Submit a refund request if you believe you are eligible for a refund.

11:01 AM
Ranbir Singh

where you considered my daily budget Rs 117/- my pocket allow only 117 daily, so who are the linkedin overcharging me?

11:02 AM
Dharmishtha

I completely understand your frustration and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Based on the details you’ve shared, it seems the charges exceeded your daily budget of Rs 117/-, which is understandably concerning as this was the limit you had set. This situation might have occurred due to the recommended budget strategy used to maximize the visibility of your job post. However, I fully acknowledge that staying within your defined budget is crucial.

11:04 AM
Ranbir Singh

why using a recommended budget?

11:07 AM
Dharmishtha

The recommended budget is suggested by the platform to maximize the visibility and reach of your job post, ensuring it reaches the most relevant audience. It’s designed to optimize engagement and increase the chances of finding suitable candidates.

11:10 AM
Ranbir Singh

why linkedin apply recommended budget without my permission?

11:13 AM
Dharmishtha

LinkedIn applies a recommended budget to optimize the reach and visibility of your job post. However, I understand your concern if this was done without your explicit permission.

11:18 AM
Dharmishtha

Thanks for reaching out. After this chat, you may receive a brief survey/questionnaire. We kindly request that you provide your valuable feedback to help us enhance our services. Have a wonderful day.

11:20 AM
Dharmishtha

Please let me know if I can help you with something else?

11:20 AM
Ranbir Singh

its very bad, i will post this chat on the web to aware the people

11:22 AM