LinkedIn and Random Hooking Up

LinkedIn and Random Hooking Up I received a LinkedIn invitation today that read: John Doe (not his real name) has indicated you are a colleague from Pfizer Corporation (not his real company). Heres the problem. I dont know John Doe and I never worked for Pfizer. John Doe is gaming the system to send an invite.But how is this an attractive offer? I dont know this person and his strategy for getting to me is sneaky and a little bit creepy. How is this a sound strategy for gaining an introduction? Its like  Arnold Schwarzenegger hitting on Mary Murphys makeup artist in the elevator or  Anthony Weiner sending his @ messages on Twitter where they dont belong.Its not like Im that hard to find. Google me. Youll find me and all my contact information. And then you can send me a note that explains why you think we should connect. I dont bite. Im happy to connect if you explain your intentions. But once you select a method for connecting with me that is underhanded you lose credibility in my eyes and Im not so sure I want to know you.