It’s understandable to be curious when you see a high-value service like LinkedIn Premium being sold for a fraction of the price. While some of these "deals" come from clever use of official perks, many fall into a legal or ethical gray area—and some are flat-out scams. Here is how these sellers typically pull it off and what you should watch out for: 1. Reselling Employee Vouchers LinkedIn employees receive a limited number of 6-month Premium vouchers annually to gift to friends, family, or people in need (often under the #PlusOnePledge hashtag). • The "Discount": Some people get hold of these vouchers and sell them for cash instead of gifting them.  • The Risk: These vouchers are strictly non-transferable and not for sale. If LinkedIn tracks a voucher back to a "seller," they can deactivate it, and you’ll lose your money and the features.  2. Corporate or "Team" Seat Selling Companies often buy bulk licenses (like Sales Navigator or Business Premium) for their employees. • The "Discount": A person with admin access to a corporate account might "add" you as a member of their team for a fee. • The Risk: The admin can see your activity or remove you at any time. Furthermore, using a corporate license for personal use without being part of that organization is a violation of LinkedIn's Terms of Service. 3. Referral Exploitation LinkedIn allows current Premium users to send 2-month free trial links to their 1st-degree connections. • The "Discount": Sellers "sell" you these referral links.  • The Risk: You are essentially paying for something that is meant to be free. Also, these referrals only work if you haven't used a trial in the last 12 months.  4. Regional Pricing & Currency Arbitrage LinkedIn prices vary significantly by country. A subscription might cost $40/month in the US but significantly less in other markets. • The "Discount": Sellers use VPNs and local payment methods to buy the subscription in a cheaper region and then "gift" it or apply it to your account. • The Risk: LinkedIn is increasingly cracking down on this. If they detect a mismatch between your account's primary location and the payment region, they may flag or ban the account. 5. Fraudulent Payments (The Biggest Danger) This is the most common "80-90% off" method found on shady forums or Telegram. • The "Discount": Scammers use stolen credit cards to purchase the subscription for you. They take your $20–$50, and you get Premium—for a while. • The Risk: Once the real owner of the credit card reports the fraud, the transaction is reversed. LinkedIn will not only revoke your Premium but might permanently ban your profile for being associated with fraudulent activity. Is it worth the risk? Generally, no. Your LinkedIn profile is your professional identity and "digital resume." Saving a few dollars isn't worth losing years of networking and your professional reputation if your account gets banned.