I’ve gotten a few generic emails with the subject “Hello from Linkedin!”. When the source email address looks like a throwaway one and there’s no more specific information about either me or the sender, it can’t really be anything but a scam. I will not pursue an interaction with this source. I imagine if I did I would be invited to part with money or take part in some exchange of value.
Here’s the entirety of the very plain email, minus a name at the end.
Hi there,
Your LinkedIn profile caught my attention – your charming photo and impressive experience make for a compelling combination.
I’d love to explore common interests and get to know you better. Would you be open to connecting and seeing where our conversation takes us?
Hope to read back from you.
Best regards,
[REMOVED FIRST NAME]
