India, Feb. 14 -- A Bengaluru-based woman has claimed that she was approached with an unusual offer-to rent out her LinkedIn account in exchange for money. Her post detailing the bizarre experience has since gone viral on internet, sparking concerns over online scams.

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Nikhita Anil, a Senior Brand Marketing Manager, took to LinkedIn to share her shocking experience, calling it "wild" and questioning whether LinkedIn renting had become a common practice.

"Most of you, all urban working corporate slaves like me, must be living in rented apartments. And some of you lucky ones with generational wealth are probably renting out your apartments. Bu...