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Orianna Rosa Royle

Women's LinkedIn success and promotions are being marred by sexual advances

Frustrated Mixed Race woman texting on cell phone (Credit: JGI/Jamie Grill—Getty Images)

On the app where anyone can expand their professional network, offer job opportunities, or seek advice, it's common for strangers to initiate conversations via LinkedIn messages to introduce themselves. In fact, the platform was originally designed for precisely this purpose.

However, a concerning trend has emerged, especially for women, as their inboxes are increasingly inundated with unsolicited advances from men who are using the platform as a means to engage with female professionals romantically.

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