Removal of dodgy links

[bjalc2011]

Examining the backlink profile of a new client I can see a large number of links developed by an offshore agency they used for link-building. The client is a reputable, professional company but some of the links are on very low-quality sites in-between viagra, online pharmacies, cosmetic surgery etc. It is unclear whether some of the links are paid or not.

There is no indication that they have been penalised for these links but they are obviously unhelpful. Can I use GWT to request Google ignore them or should I just leave them and move on with more appropriate link building techniques?

[RyanKent]

Can I use GWT to request Google ignore them or should I just leave them and move on with more appropriate link building techniques?

As long as none of the links are paid or otherwise violate Google's terms, you can disregard the dodgy links. The more quality links you build, the more diluted the "bad" links will become and your link profile will appear cleaner.

[bjalc2011]

Ryan - thanks for your advice.