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Beware of unsolicited private messages

I don't even know what unsolicited means but it sounds intelligent. :)

Just a warning to new and old DFW's not to respond to any PM's offering 'financial help' or 'debt services' or 'earn extra money' type schemes. For some odd reason someone seems to think they saw me getting off a banana boat and thought they would try their luck! :rolleyes:

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  • Xbigman
    Xbigman Posts: 3,926 Forumite
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    I've not had anything through this site, but I had two letters from debt advisers offering to do thinly disguised IVA's at the end of January. I'd love to know where they got my details especially as my debt problems are over 6 years old now and my credit record is clear :A .

    Much more annoyingly I get 2 or 3 emails a day from !!!!!! websites in eastern europe telling me my password has changed. What password???
    I've now put 76 email addresses from these people on my blocked list but it is clear they are using randomly generated email accounts, and they just keep coming. Poop.
    Regards



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  • southernscouser
    southernscouser Posts: 33,745 Forumite
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    Xbigman wrote: »
    Much more annoyingly I get 2 or 3 emails a day from !!!!!! websites in eastern europe telling me my password has changed. What password???
    I've now put 76 email addresses from these people on my blocked list but it is clear they are using randomly generated email accounts, and they just keep coming. Poop.
    Regards

    If you forward me these emails I'll look in to [STRIKE]them[/STRIKE] it! :think:
  • ms_london
    ms_london Posts: 2,852 Forumite
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    I don't even know what unsolicited means but it sounds intelligent. :)

    Just a warning to new and old DFW's not to respond to any PM's offering 'financial help' or 'debt services' or 'earn extra money' type schemes. For some odd reason someone seems to think they saw me getting off a banana boat and thought they would try their luck! :rolleyes:

    :beer:

    Hey. That's exactly what you PM'ed me when I was in debt ;) . You were offering your services, but not debt services as such. :p
  • elantan
    elantan Posts: 21,022 Forumite
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    i think he was soliciting you ms london lol...how is sunny oz?
  • ms_london
    ms_london Posts: 2,852 Forumite
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    elantan wrote: »
    i think he was soliciting you ms london lol...how is sunny oz?

    He wishes ;) . Oz is good - we even had a bit of fog today, not so sunny, but still ok. Will get a sun fix when I go to Hong Kong in 3 weeks, and then off to "4 seasons in 1 day" Melbourne for the rest of my visa..... How is the world of elantan? About to head home but will check in tomorrow. Have a good day xx
  • catewithers
    catewithers Posts: 502 Forumite
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    Ooooh - I love Melbourne. Had such a great time there. Enjoy!

    *trying not to look green with envy*
  • Crown
    Crown Posts: 1,377 Forumite
    Ooooh - I love Melbourne. Had such a great time there. Enjoy!

    *trying not to look green with envy*


    Just think of the trips you can make when your debt free ;)
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 297 - Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts :D
  • catewithers
    catewithers Posts: 502 Forumite
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    Hmmmm - when I'm 93 :(
  • angelfairy
    angelfairy Posts: 3,594 Forumite
    Sorry to jump in here guys, but can i say ms_london, melbourne is the best city in Oz. Perhaps I am bias as I was born there, but I do love good ole melbourne.

    Going back to Oz in six weeks myself for six weeks.

    Enjoy the rest of your time on the visa.

    If you want any ideas on things to do in Melbourne, feel free to shout.

    All the best
  • southernscouser
    southernscouser Posts: 33,745 Forumite
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    ms_london wrote: »
    Hey. That's exactly what you PM'ed me when I was in debt ;) . You were offering your services, but not debt services as such. :p

    :rotfl:

    Still flirting with me I see! :rolleyes: ;)
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