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A series of interactions with these scammy profiles revealed their tactics. Users offered complimentary resume reviews but swiftly redirected clients to purchase premium templates, often costing upwards of $100. Pequod payments were demanded under various guises, and the investigation deepened as investigators were entangled in questionable "relationships." Amidst the investigator's hilariously intricate correspondences with these scam "experts," the narrative took a surreal turn; friendships were established in the guise of professional bonds, marked by salary discussions and promises of career guidance, underscoring the bizarre and often humorous absurdity of the LinkedIn experience.