The 22-year-old had only been a police officer for four months when he was severely injured attempting to take down the alleged Bondi gunmen, with his family releasing an emotional statement.

After a recent layoff, he says a message popped up when he tried to log in, telling him his account was restricted.

LinkedIn job scams have become a borderless epidemic, preying on the hopes of desperate job seekers and costing victims across the globe anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $25,000.