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Aveline Thu 24-Oct-24 11:53:04

Has anyone else had a PM from 'Soren' wanting to 'reach out'to them? Very flowery language appreciating my posts. V odd. Have blocked.

Georgesgran Thu 24-Oct-24 14:08:41

😱 Oh Silverlining48. Have we inadvertently blocked George Clooney or my favourite ex-footballer David Ginola!!!

sharon103 Thu 24-Oct-24 14:10:35

Calendargirl

I had one a few days ago, not that name but also began with ‘s’.

He/she admired my ‘thoughtful’ posts, and wanted to know where I was?

I didn’t share that info!

I got the same message Calendargirl. on 16th October.
The name beginning with s. I didn't recognise the name so ignored it.
Liked a thoughtful comment of mine and wanted to know where I came from.

silverlining48 Thu 24-Oct-24 14:10:43

grin

sharon103 Thu 24-Oct-24 14:14:20

I've just noticed yours was from 'Soren' Aveline
I'll name mine now. 'scrader'
Anyone recognise the name?

silverlining48 Thu 24-Oct-24 14:15:43

Think that name was mentioned earlier sharon.

jasper16 Thu 24-Oct-24 14:16:02

Dee1012

I had a number earlier in the year from Rev' Walker - he needed my help to sell gold apparently!hmm

The Rev is 100 percent legit. Help him out with his gold why not?

Cossy Thu 24-Oct-24 14:20:11

Thanks for the heads up!

Had one today, username Scrader, signed off Soren.

Like everyone else she thought my posts were “thoughtful”

Hahaha.

Not sure what to do?

Feel bad if genuine, but given that they have PM’d so many it’s unlikely!

petra Thu 24-Oct-24 14:23:26

I had one from Scrader referring to me as Liz.🤷‍♀️ they wanted to know where I’m from. Yeh, right. Jog on.

silverlining48 Thu 24-Oct-24 14:24:44

Interesting they all begin with an S. I didn’t like to be rude and was hesitant about blocking, but really dont think it’s genuine cossy.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 24-Oct-24 14:29:41

Oh bum, I took it at face value and assumed she was new and searching for friendly contact.

Oh well, I always assume people are genuine until shown otherwise.

I’ll see where this leads if anywhere.

I hope the poor soul isn’t genuine because if she is than this thread will finish the poor person off!

I’ll advise if I hear any different.

Allira Thu 24-Oct-24 14:57:15

silverlining48

Silver fox too, hadn’t seen me posting recently and was concerned. Blocked

It's ok, I saw your recent posts but then I am neither suave nor sophisticated. Nor am I male or even silver-haired 👩

I'm feeling left out now, Billie-no-mates, that's me ☹

Allira Thu 24-Oct-24 14:58:59

Whitewavemark2

Oh bum, I took it at face value and assumed she was new and searching for friendly contact.

Oh well, I always assume people are genuine until shown otherwise.

I’ll see where this leads if anywhere.

I hope the poor soul isn’t genuine because if she is than this thread will finish the poor person off!

I’ll advise if I hear any different.

You haven't given your name, address and bank details, have you Whitewavemark2 😯

silverlining48 Thu 24-Oct-24 15:40:51

I think we are all more sensible than that, but…some of these ‘people’ can be very convincing.

BlueBelle Thu 24-Oct-24 15:45:31

Well I’ve been left of the list this time Reverend ‘whatsit’ was my last admirer

MissInterpreted Thu 24-Oct-24 15:52:55

I've had the messages from 'Scrader' too - also reported and blocked.

Grannynannywanny Thu 24-Oct-24 15:53:32

When I read the thread title I was expecting another Keir Starmer bashing thread 😆

Whiff Thu 24-Oct-24 15:55:00

Silverfox99 contacted me via PM said he was in America and sent me his email address. I put his name in search and nothing came up . So told him no as couldn't see him anywhere on GN he then disappeared .

The estrangement forum has been plagued with imposter posters . They use posters names and have used O instead of 0 zero . Changed the last number on a poster from 2 and put 7 . In another they used LL instead of ll. They changed a n to m. Luckily some eagle eyed posters noticed and alerted GN and the posts were deleted .

So please be on your guard . It's caused people to get hurt by the imposters .

Also be on your guard my best friend has been hacked today . It's in the hands of the police and banks . The hacker sent me an email which I deleted.

Ziggy62 Thu 24-Oct-24 16:01:09

Yes I had one too about 4 hours ago

silverlining48 Thu 24-Oct-24 16:08:20

Who was your from?

NannyJan53 Thu 24-Oct-24 16:11:01

I had a message from Scrader, complimenting me on my thoughtful posts and asking where I lived.

Reported and blocked!

Millie22 Thu 24-Oct-24 16:11:24

I think I might have a strop as I've been missed out again 🤣🤣🤣

The last person I heard from was Ronnie and he was after my money.

Sorry Ronnie I haven't got much and I need it.

Greenfinch Thu 24-Oct-24 16:36:37

Silverfox99 was the one who sent me a pm which I reported and blocked . I assumed it was from a female but perhaps not. Another GN friend had one the same day. She received a longer message than I did but they were both rubbish.

silverlining48 Thu 24-Oct-24 16:40:13

I didn’t report mine, just blocked. 🚫

Whitewavemark2 Thu 24-Oct-24 16:44:10

Allira

Whitewavemark2

Oh bum, I took it at face value and assumed she was new and searching for friendly contact.

Oh well, I always assume people are genuine until shown otherwise.

I’ll see where this leads if anywhere.

I hope the poor soul isn’t genuine because if she is than this thread will finish the poor person off!

I’ll advise if I hear any different.

You haven't given your name, address and bank details, have you Whitewavemark2 😯

😄😄😄 no just welcomed her/him/them to GN and hoped to see their posts etc.

Oh well.

Just had another reply asking me what my favourite topics are😊.

Which I shall ignore. Feel mean but will not reply.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 24-Oct-24 16:46:28

How do I block?