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Not really, the title is usually something like a tech consultant with completely BS educational and career experience. But I do agree it could be red team but they are annoying as hell. Actually lemme show you one:

https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/ellie-fang-411900257



That headshot is of a Taiwanese actress. You'd think they'd at least use a more believable headshot.

https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/breakingnews/2357875


One common explanation to such things is that it is a filter: if a person doesn't notice something like that, there's a good chance they won't become suspicious later either.


Low effort pig butchering scams for lonely workaholics..




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