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Babs03 Thu 31-Jul-25 13:44:13

Just got this PM from someone calling themselves Support1Grans -

‘We are writing to inform you that your account has been temporarily suspended due to content you uploaded that appears to potentially violate UK law. We take all legal matters very seriously to ensure a safe and compliant environment for all our users.

To address this issue and help prevent potential civil or criminal liabilities (which, in the UK, could include fines, imprisonment, and other penalties depending on the nature of the violation), we require you to immediately verify your identity. This is a crucial step to ensure your account's security and to comply with all legal requirements.’

I know for sure that I haven’t uploaded anything illegal and neither has my account been suspended so can only assume this is a nasty scammer trying to get members personal details.
Have blocked whoever it is but beware if you get a PM like this.

Esmay Thu 31-Jul-25 18:58:58

I received two identical notices from this scammer .
I thought that it was genuine .
I spent some time wondering what I could have written .

BlueBelle Thu 31-Jul-25 19:58:18

KellyGransnet can you remove the bell image from my messages box You’ve remove the message but I ve still got the little bell there and I keep thinking I ve got a new message
Thanks

Scribbles Thu 31-Jul-25 20:14:38

BlueBelle

KellyGransnet can you remove the bell image from my messages box You’ve remove the message but I ve still got the little bell there and I keep thinking I ve got a new message
Thanks

Yes, me too. It's confusing. Thanks.

Elegran Thu 31-Jul-25 21:46:33

Maybe getting a message from someone else and opening it would make the bell go away?