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The most provable thing is that if you ever make the mistake of granting them access to your email account, everyone on your contact list can expect multiple spam messages FROM YOU begging them to join LinkedIn. It's the kind of thing only the shadiest of shady Facebook apps employ.

Harvesting of contact information even without permitted access is less clear cut but there's widespread concern due to the large number of questionable coincidences.




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