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Marydoll Wed 26-Feb-25 09:14:23

Be aware.

Today I have received a PM from Davies, wishing to get to know me better. He seems to be a good catch😉, but I have neither the energy, nor inclination.

Of course I have reported him and blocked.

Churchview Wed 26-Feb-25 09:20:25

Thank you Marydoll.

Your post reminded me of the old TV series Dangerous Davies.

Marydoll Wed 26-Feb-25 09:23:00

Churchview

Thank you Marydoll.

Your post reminded me of the old TV series Dangerous Davies.

Oh a blast from the past!!! I think my friend may be slightly more sophisticated, or so he thinks. 😂

GrannyGravy13 Wed 26-Feb-25 09:38:50

Blocked and reported.

Mind you in my present state of incapacity…

Chocolatelovinggran Wed 26-Feb-25 11:20:30

Is it the Return of The Nigerian Prince, Marydoll?!

Marydoll Wed 26-Feb-25 12:13:30

Chocolatelovinggran

Is it the Return of The Nigerian Prince, Marydoll?!

Apparently, he is a widowed, retired petrol chemical engineer! A good catch, if you can be bothered!
Hs message was very articulate and grammatically correct! He even wrote in paragraphs
He also gave his phone number, so that we could chat.🤣

eddiecat78 Wed 26-Feb-25 12:18:11

Sorry to disappoint youMarydoll but he wants to get to know me too!

Marydoll Wed 26-Feb-25 12:31:33

He must have lots of stamina!

keepingquiet Wed 26-Feb-25 13:17:50

Maybe he is completly fake and using AI? Think spotty teenager who has no social life...

Marydoll Wed 26-Feb-25 13:27:37

It reads like a statement from a dating site. Not that I would know!

MountainAsh Wed 26-Feb-25 13:32:51

I receive on average two a week, mainly from Facebook. I seldom use that platform and now don’t get as many.
The last one I replied to I quite explicitly told him/her to go forth and multiply. grin

Marydoll Wed 26-Feb-25 14:42:19

The only reason I started the thread is that in the past on GN. the odd poster has naively responded to such PMs. I of course am not that gullible!

MayBee70 Wed 26-Feb-25 15:01:47

Not sure how to block it as don't want to open the message.

Marydoll Wed 26-Feb-25 15:04:41

Maybe, open it, report it in the box at the bottom and use the dialogue box at the top to block him.

Allira Wed 26-Feb-25 15:05:38

Davies - Welsh?
Wales is on half-term this week.
😁