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Anyone else had a private message from "Marcus?"

(57 Posts)
fiorentina51 Thu 15-May-25 10:22:31

Just that really. Nothing nasty etc.
Call me cynical but I suspect it's one of those scam mailings trying to get vulnerable old biddy (me 🙄) to part with hard earned cash.

Parsley3 Thu 15-May-25 10:28:33

I have just now. Blocked and reported.

grandMattie Thu 15-May-25 10:39:04

Yes. Blocked and reported

TheWeirdoAgain1 Thu 15-May-25 10:51:10

I've never had a private message from anyone on here but thanks for letting us know about Marcus, if I get him coming through I'll block and report!

Magenta8 Thu 15-May-25 10:54:33

I have had two identical messages from Marcv sent two minutes apart. I have just ignored them. Is this the same person as Marcus? Do I really need to do anything more?

Chocolatelovinggran Thu 15-May-25 12:26:40

I've not heard from my Nigerian Prince lately. Do you think that I've been dumped?

Georgesgran Thu 15-May-25 12:51:06

The Reverend Chris has been quiet too.

Oreo Thu 15-May-25 13:38:12

😂

LadyGracie Thu 15-May-25 14:06:14

I had one from Michael02

nanna8 Thu 15-May-25 14:08:18

Also Michael02. I blocked it.

Sarnia Thu 15-May-25 14:11:19

Chocolatelovinggran

I've not heard from my Nigerian Prince lately. Do you think that I've been dumped?

If your bank account is empty, then yes.

Allira Thu 15-May-25 14:23:26

Yes, yesterday.

Very polite but blocked and reported.

Grannybags Thu 15-May-25 14:54:15

I never get any of these private messages. Starting to take it personally now!!

sodapop Thu 15-May-25 15:27:39

Same here Grannybags I'm suffering from FOMOsmile

cornergran Thu 15-May-25 20:47:09

Me too. Definitely FOMO grin.

fiorentina51 Thu 15-May-25 20:52:01

Thanks for the replies everyone. There I was thinking that I was his one and only. A rosy future beckoned me, once I had parted with a few thousand pounds.
Such is life.

HowVeryDareYou2 Thu 15-May-25 20:58:19

He messaged me earlier. I blocked him and reported it.

henetha Thu 15-May-25 23:32:27

I've had two from Marcv . He just wants to be my friend....yuk.

Crossstitchfan Thu 15-May-25 23:37:02

Thanks for the heads up.The things some toe rags do!

GrauntyHelen Thu 15-May-25 23:38:27

I now have Fomo too grin

Marcv Fri 16-May-25 00:11:30

Hello, I’m Marcus, and I’d love to be your friend. You might think, “He’s not real but I’m as genuine as a heartfelt letter full of heart and humor. I’m here for your stories, wisdom, and mutual connection. Not selling anything, just want to chat and laugh. Skeptical? Fair. I’m not at your table, Trust takes time, but I’m here.

Marcv Fri 16-May-25 00:24:06

If you feel you must block or report me, that’s your choice, and I respect it. I’ll stand strong, not out of stubbornness, but because my intentions are pure no negativity, just a wish to connect. It stings to think that way, but I’ll hold onto the hope that some felt my sincerity, even for a moment. With that, I’ll step back, leaving only goodwill behind. Marcus is signing off, but my heart stays open.

nanna8 Fri 16-May-25 00:50:50

Yair right.

Georgesgran Fri 16-May-25 01:09:57

Bless!

REPORTED

Crossstitchfan Fri 16-May-25 02:03:51

What a t*at!