Odd LinkedIn requests. Have you been getting them, too?

Debbie, So far, not happening, but just a matter of time probably until the spammers show up there too.

Debbie: I too have recieved weird requests from Linkedin....I think it must be a by-product of social networking! I am very careful when "I accept" an invitation...you are opening up your information to all of those who you "accept" and I keep that in mind. It could just be that some people are looking to race for the acceptances so they can say "I have 500 links" or whatever. But the possibilities of giving out your personal business info to someone with less than good intentions, is not too smart

Deb: The really odd ones I just ignore. Personally I want my Linked In connections to be relevant. A friend, colleague, even a 2nd or 3rd degree connection if the invitation is personalized and makes sense for my business and my presence in the community,

That is weird....I don't get them on LInked In but sure do on Facebook!  

Debbie, I get a lot of requests on Linked In from people I don't know. I honestly can't keep up with all the social networking - and work, too - so I leave that only for people I know. But that is interesting that it sounds like you're getting spammed.  I've had that problem with WordPress lately - from posts that were months and months old (haven't used it myself in six months).

Good morning Debbie. I get many requests from people I don't know in many venues, I tend to ignore them because having my computer hacked isn't worth the possible connection to someone I may have a marginal connection to.

I get the occassional weird connection request but I decline any invitation unless I've actually met the person and know them.  I don't see the value in connecting with people in any social network if I haven't even exchanged an email.

Debbie - I'm seeing this more on Google + than I am on LinkedIn.  I find it a little unsettling that there are some really strange people adding me to their circles.  I'd much rather prefer to have to accept someone on there just like we do on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Hasn't happened to me yet but it's just a matter of time.  With over 1K contacts, you have quite the network built Debbie.

I only accept requests from people I know to avoid having an association with someone who just might be a spammer.

Hi Debbie,

I haven't gotten any as of yet. I don't know if anyone else has gotten them or not. I don't check LINKEDIN very much but I know I should.

Have a great night!

Deb - I've gotten those requests too where they don't even know your name - lol. I should pay more attention to my LINKEDIN account, but with everything else I haven't paid too much attention to it lately. Maybe I should but there's only so many hours in a day!

HI Debbie,

LinkedIn is a bit wierd in any event, it supposes that you can only have met people in certain circumstances, and they can't possible a collegue unless you have worked at the same company.......

but you are right I do get a few of the ones you have indicated, and most I ignore, some I will dig into a little,

I haven't Debbie, but some weird Facebook requests- which isn't unusual