I was told by a recruiter that linkedin charges huge fees ($10k+) to recruiters.

Fake? Sure, but enormously profitable ... to microsoft.

So first they get you to supply all of your data, your friend's and colleague's dat, then they want to charge you a monthly fee to be "in"

But wait, there's more! Then comes the fees to actual recruiters.

L/I would be members, do an AI or wiki search for "fool's paradise" and don't forget to check reddit's "linkedin lunatics" for a good laugh.

I got recruited there once. Biggest career mistake of my life.