FlogMe – Going, Going SOLD

As a member of the Linkme candidate database I receive regular network updates,  including friend requests and messages. These email updates are signed off by the team at Linkme.

I have noticed in my last few of these emails that they are being signed off by third party companies. Here’s one that was prepared earlier:

“George sent you a message.

Follow the link to view the message George sent you about hey guys.

Receiving too many emails?

Click here to log in to manage the amount of emails you receive from us.

Alternatively, if you’re sure you wish to unsubscribe from this type of email completely, click here .

Cheers,

The Finsia Career Network team.
careernetwork@finsia.com

This service is provided by LinkMe

Copyright 2008 Finsia – Financial Services Institute of Australasia. All rights reserved”

What’s strange about this email is that when I log into my account to have a look I am directed through the Financial Services Institute of Australasia career portal. careernetwork.finsia.com
Importantly, by doing so I am now under their terms and conditions policy also. See here

Finsia’s Privacy policy; applies to users of the Portal. We use the personal information you give to us to provide you with services under this Portal.

Further, and even more disgustingly, for the past week I have received similar emails from Live In Australia, an immigration visa company.  Obviously, LinkMe is selling its members off to the highest bidder.

LinkMe has given folks the opportunity to unsubscribe to “this type of email”.  But why should I unsubscribe to something I haven’t subscribed to?

This is madness.