You’ve likely encountered online impersonation scams before, but the recent case of Jasper Aiken’s alleged misrepresentation on LinkedIn deserves your attention. As someone claiming to own Webjuice.ie, while operating Webjuice.io.
The distinction between these similarly named entities isn’t just about a single letter—it’s about credibility, trust, and the potential impact on businesses that might fall victim to this deception.
Let’s explore why this case highlights the growing sophistication of digital identity theft and what it means for your online security.
Jasper Aiken is a digital marketing professional and educator specializing in the GoHighLevel platform, an all-in-one sales and marketing software. He documents his agency journey and provides tutorials on his YouTube channel, where he has over 17,500 subscribers and 324 videos.
But he is also a SCAMMER!!!
He pretends to be an agency owner of Webjuice.ie, a Webjuice SEO Dublin company. If you check his LinkedIn profile, he claims to be the “Agency Owner” of my company from January 2024.
I have never seen this guy and have never talked to him. He is selling some cheap website service offers on the website webjuice.io with a deal from $1997 to $197, which is crazily ridiculously low.
Understanding Webjuice.io Versus Webjuice.ie
When investigating online identity scams, it’s important to distinguish between legitimate businesses and their potential imposters. In this case, there are clear differences between Webjuice.ie and Webjuice.io.
Webjuice.ie stands as a reputable Dublin-based agency with verifiable credentials.
We offer extensive SEO and digital marketing services, backed by documented case studies showing impressive results – including growing a client’s monthly visitors from 200,000 to 1.6 million.
Our transparent pricing structure ranges from €1,000 to €10,000+ monthly, with clear contract terms and a performance guarantee.
In contrast, Webjuice.io lacks basic business credentials.
You won’t find any information about their services, pricing, or contract terms. He haven’t published any case studies or client testimonials, and there’s no evidence of successful campaigns or satisfied customers.
While Webjuice.ie partners with top brands and maintains a strong industry reputation, Webjuice.io operates without transparency or legitimacy.
These stark differences help identify potential impersonation attempts and protect businesses from fraudulent operators.
Digital Footprint Analysis
Digital footprint analysis is essential in identifying potential LinkedIn scammers like Jasper Aiken. By examining public information across social media platforms, websites, and online databases, you’ll find patterns that reveal inconsistencies in claimed identities and suspicious behaviour patterns.
When investigating potential scammers, you should focus on behavioural analytics and machine learning algorithms that detect anomalies in online activities. Open-source intelligence research can reveal valuable insights about an individual’s authentic digital presence.
In Aiken’s case, cross-checking digital identities between LinkedIn and other platforms can expose mismatches between claimed and actual information.
Social Media Platform Investigation
Three critical components drive effective social media platform investigations: thorough data collection, cross-platform analysis, and real-time monitoring.
When investigating suspicious LinkedIn profiles like Jasper Aiken’s, you must employ specialized tools such as WebPreserver and Pipl Search to gather and preserve evidence in a legally defensible format.
Don’t limit your search to LinkedIn alone. Use Google site searches to find associated profiles on other platforms, and track usernames across various social networks.
Remember to maintain compliance with privacy laws and regulations throughout your investigation to guarantee any evidence you collect remains admissible in court.
Verification Methods for Business Ownership
Protecting yourself against LinkedIn scammers starts with thorough business ownership verification.
You’ll need to verify the claimed business’s registration documents against official government registries and confirm basic details like the company’s legal name, registration number, and physical address.
Don’t forget to review the company’s incorporation documents and industry-specific licenses.
We have just opened a case on LinkedIn to remove this individual from ownership of the Webjuice company on LinkedIn.
Community Impact and Responses
Community outrage erupted across multiple platforms after Jasper Aiken’s fraudulent business ownership claims on LinkedIn came to light.
The impact on Webjuice.ie has been significant, with the legitimate business facing reputation damage and potential revenue loss.
Public feedback indicates that the scam alerts have been effective, though many are demanding stronger safeguards.
I have studied at the Dublin Institute of Technology for six years, and have been enjoying Dublin for the last 17+ years. By 2014, I had found my own thriving company, Webjuice. We generated over $10M+ in leads for our clients with organic traffic. We are the complete package, with our inspiration drawing from the latest web and marketing trends for your eCommerce brand or local business.
You can follow me on X and LinkedIn, where I am mostly active.