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I deleted my LinkedIn account a few months ago and since have had a massive reduction in recruiter spam. Previously they would ring me at work, telling receptio
by kaolinite 13y ago
I deleted my LinkedIn account a few months ago and since have had a massive reduction in recruiter spam. Previously they would ring me at work, telling reception they were Fedex or "Steve Smith from <client>", now I get none of that.
- harrytuttle 13y agoI use local extension addresses when giving out stuff these days i.e. harry.tuttle+ab97fd5@domain.com. My extensionless email address is not used publicly anywhere. This allows me to find out which nefarious bastard is spamming me. One kind recruiter agreed to settle a handling fee for £220 for 220 emails sent to me over a year. (I don't use recruiters these days but they have a habit of trying to use me still)
- reinhardt 13y agoThere's always such a comment when a LinkedIn story bubbles up and I'm always baffled. Here's a crazy idea: don't publicize your email, let alone phone number.
- kaolinite 13y agoMy phone number was hidden - that's why they would ring me at work, having looked up the company phone number. They would also spam (more often) via LinkedIn messages. Of course, no privacy settings make any difference when the recruiters offer prizes to your friends if their recommendation leads to a placement. iPads are often given away around here in exchange for contact details if they lead to a hiring.
- reinhardt 13y agoFair enough, other than a few email spam per month I've never experienced the other issues. Calling the company number and asking for you sounds pretty ballsy and obnoxious move on their part.