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Anyone else had a private message from "Marcus?"

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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.

Marcv Fri 16-May-25 08:01:06

@Nannyjan53 you're wrong. You’re judging me through the lens of your own past, and that’s not fair. Your experiences don’t define me.

NannyJan53 Fri 16-May-25 07:56:22

Anyone who pm's on here without being a regular chatter first are bound to be scammers.

You are probably right fiorentina51

Toetoe Fri 16-May-25 07:38:41

I can't remember his name , he thought I sounded really nice and wanted to be friends with me. Such a shame he was only 30 years old . I thought he may make more friends on mumsnet !

M0nica Fri 16-May-25 07:25:44

I've had nice messages from David1k (not David49) and Walter recently. I just blocked them.

fiorentina51 Fri 16-May-25 07:14:52

Just out of interest, I wonder how many of us who were contacted are widows.
There are several threads on here on the topic of bereavement to which I have contributed.
Maybe that's how the catfishers choose their potential "friends." 🤔

nanna8 Fri 16-May-25 05:11:58

Do they think we came down in the last shower or what ?

windmill1 Fri 16-May-25 03:56:38

Nope. Also haven't heard from any stranded oil rig workers, American military personnel 'on a dangerous top secret mission', a member of the CIA or MI5 also, co-incidentally, 'on a dangerous top secret mission'.
And no Nigerian princes either.

My luck is out, innit?

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

What a t*at!

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

Bless!

REPORTED

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

Yair right.

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.

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.

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

I now have Fomo too grin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Me too. Definitely FOMO grin.

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

Same here Grannybags I'm suffering from FOMOsmile

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

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

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

Yes, yesterday.

Very polite but blocked and reported.

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.

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

Also Michael02. I blocked it.

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

I had one from Michael02

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

😂