How to spot LinkedIn cheaters

Here's how to spot engagement pod users on LinkedIn. And if you're wondering whether or not you should use one - here's some advice.

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James Hanzimanolis
May 15, 2025

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Engagement pods are groups of LinkedIn users who comment and like each other’s content.

It’s disingenuous.
It’s lazy.

When you see a user who isn’t providing useful content in their posts… but somehow has hundreds of likes, there’s a chance they are cheating.

The post above is blatant.

➜ 827 likes
➜ 12 comments
➜ 1 repost

Posts with very little interaction but loads of engagement are a huge red flags.
Don’t be easily impressed by this.

The other big giveaway: The comment section.

If 90% of the comments have rocketship emojis (🚀) or the smiley face with the stars (🤩)… you know what that means.

As we see more AI and automation on socials, we’ll see even more of this.

(IMO), the folks doing things the old-school way will stand out.

Good luck,
James Hanzimanolis

And if you need help with content, here’s my link for a 30-minute convo

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