Linkedin Discriminating Against Asians And Disabled People

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor.

I hope you will publish my letter. LinkedIn.com refuses to communicate.

My name is Pham Hoang. I created an account on their platform and even published a well-written article about space exploration.

Despite following all their many rules for account creation, they restricted my account. I cannot use it, which feels as if it has been restricted for no valid reason.

LinkedIn requested my ID, and I submitted my Vietnamese government passport. Twice. However, after I sent it to them, LinkedIn immediately restricted my account, which suggests that the platform discriminates against Vietnamese citizens. I can think of no other explanation. I am a poor Vietnamese woman who loves people and would like to find groups on LinkedIn for work.

LinkedIn.com also asked for my LinkedIn URL ID, but since I just created the account, I cannot log in to retrieve it. This is quite idiotic.

Furthermore, their "Send ID" page requests the backside of my passport. Passports do not have a back page!

They also asked for my driver's license, but I don't possess one because I am fully disabled. I cannot walk or use my hands except for two fingers. This situation feels like further discrimination.

I do, however, have a valid Vietnam ID, which they did not request. Their ID verification interface is confusing and requires significant improvement. But it's clear to me that LinkedIn discriminates against the poor Vietnamese people and perhaps all Asians.

I tried three different advertised LinkedIn email addresses with all the info they need. However, they locked me out of using those email addresses and perhaps everyone out of using this way to communicate. Also, if I try to login, I am only told I am restricted. That's the only page I can use. And now, when I try to log in, I am further refused. I guess they don't like poor people.

The way they run their website reminds me of what I read about the Nazi Gestapo or North Korea. The public needs to know. As it is now, Google Search is filled with people claiming that the platform discriminates. I am considering organizing a class action lawsuit.

There was a link for an updated ID verification on LinkedIn's verification page, but it did not work when I clicked on it. This process seems designed to exclude certain individuals based on ethnicity. And that is illegal.

I joined LinkedIn upon my doctor's recommendation. I am incredibly disappointed by the lack of professionalism and the apparent bias I have encountered. Is this due to incompetence? The form is confusing, which is surprising for a large company like LinkedIn.

I expected better from their platform.

I am willing to undergo their 3D video ID verification and provide my phone number. However, I will only do so if they apologize for what feels like unjust treatment.

> To IinkedIn.com. Look into your records as of yesterday (April 4 2026), and I am sure you can find me. Then contact me and start with an apology.

Sincerely,

Pham Hoang