Here is the text of the LinkedIn messaging I had with this SPAM/FAKE LinkedIn account.
After the last message I reported the profile as inappropriate.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-ashbell-99899aa4/
On 09/26/14 8:34 AM, anita ashbell wrote:
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I’d like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.
– anita ashbell
On 09/26/14 10:05 AM, Teddy Burriss wrote:
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Hello Anita. I love connecting with good people around the globe.
Not having met, I like to know what I can do to assist you before we connect.
Thanks
Teddy Burriss
On 09/26/14 11:37 AM, anita ashbell wrote:
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Hi Sir teddy nice to hear from u i hope u are doing great as me here
On 09/26/14 11:38 AM, Teddy Burriss wrote:
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Thanks for the reply Anita.
Please respond to this question, “What can i do to assist you?”
Thanks
On 09/26/14 11:40 AM, anita ashbell wrote:
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we can Skype
On 09/26/14 11:43 AM, Teddy Burriss wrote:
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Great idea anita – what about?
On 09/26/14 11:44 AM, anita ashbell wrote:
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i ma looking for honest friendship
On 09/26/14 11:46 AM, Teddy Burriss wrote:
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That’s fabulous Anita.
I’m looking for a dim witted & foolish person to scrape mud off the bottom of my shoes. Apparently I found him/her.
When can you get started?
On 09/26/14 11:44 AM, anita ashbell wrote:
I am online now give me a request
skype id online now anitaxxx.ashbellxxx
On 09/26/14 2:50 PM, Teddy Burriss wrote:
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As soon as you can, get over here. I need you to sweep the driveway, wash the car & feed my alligators. Bring your gloves, there may be briars in the back woods that need to be cut back.
Looking forward to it – Fool
The engagement ended here. I reported the LinkedIn member as SPAMMER
Update – as of 9/22/18 this profile still exists on LinkedIn.
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2 replies on “Foolish LinkedIn member”
WOW! well played Teddy. I also encourage my team to use the “how may i assist you before we connect” approach, as we get numerous requests a week from people we don’t know. Thanks for writing this! – Matt
I have an older story that is similar Matt. A different “character”, same ridiculous goals. Relevance – it’s all about real relevance. Thanks.