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Bizarre pms from strangers!

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Claremont Wed 22-Jan-25 09:30:44

Has this ever happened to you? Just got one today, and in a foreign language. Nothing threatening, just weird.

I suppose best way is to block sender, as I have done.

aggie Wed 22-Jan-25 09:32:56

And report it to HQ

Claremont Wed 22-Jan-25 09:33:25

OK, good idea. I will if it happens again, thanks.

Marydoll Thu 23-Jan-25 07:04:15

Are you a new poster, Claremont? Just be aware of PMs from men, wanting to get to know you. Will is well known to us.
Always report and report to GNHQ. who will remove their account. That way they cannot try to scam anyone else.

Judy54 Thu 23-Jan-25 17:01:38

Yes I have experienced this and now permanently block personal messages. Happy to read/contribute to threads but not looking to have one to ones with people. Many have said they have made friends this way but it is not something I am seeking.

Claremont Thu 23-Jan-25 17:07:26

Not from a man, I believe, and nothing flirty. Just weird. Not happened again, thank goodness, but will definitely report if it happens again. Thanks.

HousePlantQueen Thu 23-Jan-25 18:20:42

Marydoll

Are you a new poster, Claremont? Just be aware of PMs from men, wanting to get to know you. Will is well known to us.
Always report and report to GNHQ. who will remove their account. That way they cannot try to scam anyone else.

I don't get PMs from 'Will'....don't know whether to be relieved or envious!

Marydoll Thu 23-Jan-25 18:22:19

I don't get anything from Will. He wouldn't dare.😂
However, I know of others who have.

Desdemona Thu 23-Jan-25 18:24:23

Just checked my inbox......nothing!

escaped Thu 23-Jan-25 18:29:00

Are you a new poster,Claremont?
Vielleicht weil ihren Stil erkennbar ist?
Other languages available.
It wasn't me by the way!
Maybe they wanted to get reunited?

Marydoll Thu 23-Jan-25 18:39:42

💡

escaped Thu 23-Jan-25 19:45:06

Und ich habe einen Fehler gemacht.
Weil Ihr Stil ......

Allira Thu 23-Jan-25 20:07:12

Claremont

Has this ever happened to you? Just got one today, and in a foreign language. Nothing threatening, just weird.

I suppose best way is to block sender, as I have done.

I had one as well, from Marcus, but he thought I was amazing.
Sorry, Claremont, I'm his favourite.

Reported and blocked him.

Claremont Thu 23-Jan-25 20:12:19

Sorry, don't speak Afrikaans.

Allira Thu 23-Jan-25 22:52:57

Claremont

Sorry, don't speak Afrikaans.

My message from the admirer was in English.