Comment by Kuyawa
5 months ago
I've been hacked a couple of times, all job offers coming from linkedin. Now I calmly refuse to run code as a way to evaluate me and they stop asking.
Be polite, say no, move on.
* I wish linkedin and github were more proactive on detecting scammers
Github now is overwhelming the top source of spam in my entire online life existence. Its nonstop spam/scams to the disposable email I list on there.
I've gotten less spam from literally spam testing services than github.
I once reported this kind of interview scam repository with the full backstory and explanation why I was reporting it and Github's support asked for a proof that it was a scam. As if I was supposed to do the detective's work. I just wrote back to them that they can do whatever they want with it as I've done my part.