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LinkedIn user pulls a ‘Suits’-style Harvard MBA hoax; US attorney’s ‘legal advice’ goes viral: ‘You’re allowed to lie’

In a viral post, the user admitted he “gave himself” a Harvard MBA on his profile, claiming there’s no real verification process.

Man fakes Harvard MBA degree on Linkedin

The act quickly prompted a sharp warning from a US attorney on X

We’ve all joked about how a single line on LinkedIn can change the way people perceive you, but one man actually put that theory to the test, and the internet isn’t amused.

In a viral post, the user confessed that he “gave himself” a Harvard MBA on his LinkedIn profile, claiming there’s no real verification system. “Master’s degrees are useless. I literally gave myself one on LinkedIn just for fun … Since adding this to my profile, the DMs have been flowing in,” he wrote, adding that recruiters and new connections were suddenly impressed by his “academic background”.

What started as a tongue-in-cheek stunt quickly crossed a line for many. A lawyer who goes by SMB Attorney on X stepped in with a sharp warning: “Guys, do not do this. And, yes, this is legal advice.”

Check out the post:

Guys, do not do this. And, yes, this is legal advice. pic.twitter.com/HWb3vE6c8k

— SMB Attorney (@SMB_Attorney) August 18, 2025

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The back-and-forth has since blown up with millions of views. While some found it darkly funny, a majority called the fake-it-till-you-make-it approach reckless, unethical, and a career move that could easily backfire.

A user compared this to the plot of American series Suits and wrote, “I know this guy that pretended to go to Harvard and got into a big law firm and had to hack his way into the database to add himself and was always up to fun shenanigans because his college stories didn’t make sense and in the end he goes to jail and marries princess Meghan.”

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Another user pointed out, “The funniest part is that the MBA should be filed under Harvard Business School not Harvard.”

A third person commented, “Why did bro snitch on himself. That’s like Mike Ross walking into the Prosecutor’s office, turning on a loudspeaker and saying he successfully frauded his way to the top.”

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A fourth user provided a different context, wrote, “This is the first time I’ve ever seen anyone say “yes this is legal advice”, ironically this attorney is incorrect if he is implying its illegal. You’re allowed to lie on LinkedIn, you’re allowed to lie on your application, and your resume. The only thing that would be illegal would be creating fake credentials, such as a degree.”

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