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If this banner always appears when messaging a certain member here, is that random or does that message mean they have been reported several times and are potentially a scammer? It always pops up when messaging one particular person here. Should I be wary? Thanks xx

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HikingMan · 56-60, M
It means the latter.
Yes, you should.

Unless it was me, then it's bullshit !

You got 20 bucks?
Hahahahaha
😜
candycane · 36-40, F
@HikingMan sure what i get for $20😝
HikingMan · 56-60, M
@candycane I could think of a few thinks my raven haired friend….
😏
masterofyou · 80-89, M
Yes i hope it isn't me because im certified....😘 l would never never scam you....
I’d tend to steer clear. That message isn’t random and it’s not a good sign.
PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
@OlderSometimesWiser I just read through his messages again and actually I think he was attempting to scam me. I missed a message where he actually asked for my email address. I blocked him.
@PatientlyWaiting25 I don't want ANY of my personal info to get out!
NOBODY in my real life knows about the secrets I post here! And .... if they ever found them out, they would probably disown me!!!
Everything I post here is true except for my name. But I did upload a picture of one of my guitars.......
Sutten · 41-45, F
I have never seen this.
I've never seen it appear randomly - that's all I'm saying...
PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
@HootyTheNightOwl ok thanks. 🤔
Celt50 · 51-55, M
@HootyTheNightOwl either have i.
AbstractWave · 61-69, M
Not random it’s based on reports….
GoFish · 41-45, F
probably they have scamming history
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
I see it when messages come from the 20 to 35 year old females that message me first. Ever since I changed my status on social media from married to widowed the scams started.
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
@PatientlyWaiting25 She (or he) is no longer here and the scam was trying to help sell art at an event. Needed the money to rent a space but would never tell me where or when. I went back through my old messages to see if I could refresh my memory but no luck.
PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
@SageWanderer at least you didn't fall for it.
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
@PatientlyWaiting25 I was lucky in the fact warnings were given to me long before as the dating sites were a lot worse. But they sure sound good when you’re lonely and depressed.
Popobandar4 · 26-30, M
I guess it appears for reported members
Otherwise it doesn’t appear
PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
@SoftIceCream he seems maybe a bit too nice. I mean he could be a good guy but I am always more suspicious if someone stresses they "want meaningful connections" I am a widow also, I think a romance scammer might think that makes me more of a target.
@PatientlyWaiting25 Yes, perhaps your heart is lonely and you are longing to jump into a relationship, even if just to heal. A target for sure.
PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
@SoftIceCream The opposite for me actually. I know I'm not ready but that doesn't stop scammers thinking I'm a target.
Houdini · 56-60, M
I believe something like this comes up with me. But I can assure everyone that I am vnot a scammer or anything else I believe it comes up because of the tieing up things I ask.
MasterLee · 56-60, M
I find some words trigger the warning. I have had conversations where the word money triggered it in the chat.
PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
@MasterLee that's worth knowing. I do on reflection think that this guy was dodgy though. It was mostly a sense but he also did ask for my email after only a few messages. I think that's very suspicious.
MasterLee · 56-60, M
@PatientlyWaiting25 personal interactions are outside my purview. I believe you.
class · F
It was a warning of someone who would continually ask for more in the future but idk maybe or maybe not
They offered for me to see their birth certificate
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ShenaniganFoodie · 41-45, M
@HikingMan That comes from the Boss, I can ask but know it to do with SPAM
HikingMan · 56-60, M
@ShenaniganFoodie I know a dozen or more people that would appreciate the mentioning of it.

Thanks for the replies.
ShenaniganFoodie · 41-45, M
@HikingMan SPAM is a big problem. If the Title was shorten we would have trolls posting & filling the feed with crap.
AngelaR80 · 46-50, F
I'd be hypervigilant if not just block or put ignore messages on them.
ShenaniganFoodie · 41-45, M
Would you like the SW Team to explain why you receive this banner !
PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
@ShenaniganFoodie I blocked him but I will look out for the message.
ShenaniganFoodie · 41-45, M
@PatientlyWaiting25 By blocking him you have done what the SW Team have requested. It was for your safety
PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
@ShenaniganFoodie ok thanks xx
caPnAhab · 26-30, M
I think those appear with trouble makers
it never popped up when i messaged you the first time and hopefully it didn't for you when you messaged me back....
PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
@beermeplease no, I have maybe seen it twice since I've been here.
mindless · M
Always be wary....

I have always assumed the platform looks at the initial messages in a conversation and picks up on certain words and sentences

And if those words or phrases are recognized it presents these warnings to oversharing
justmeonline · 51-55, M
I haven't been back here for long and I've not seen it. I'm guessing they might have been reported multiple times.
candycane · 36-40, F
when you get hated and trolls gang up on you,and you fight back,s w puts you in jail not the trolls

 
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