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  • daisy_1571
    daisy_1571 Posts: 2,563 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Get the lego and horse advertised as soon as possible, they would be things people might buy for xmas
    22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈2⭐ Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you will be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If you aren't already using something you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'
  • ladybird1106
    ladybird1106 Posts: 1,073 Forumite
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    I’m a bit annoyed my friend sent me a Cadbury scam post and because she sent it me I passed it on via WhatsApp. When I realised it was a scam I deleted off the various chats I have🤬https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/scammers-are-peddling-a-fake-cadbury-christmas-giveaway-on-whatsapp-a6PTO7I1S7tl

    love 🐞

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  • Watty1
    Watty1 Posts: 7,657 Forumite
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    I saw that scam last year I think it was and it was a clued up friend who sent it so I assumed it was ok and like  you passed it on.  Easily done!
    Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became

    In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!
  • Thanks for mentioning it 🐞 - I hadn't heard of this scam, but it's the sort of thing that, with a brand name associated (falsely), DH might be tempted if he received a message - so forewarned is forearmed.  

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  • Cherryfudge
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    It's good they want to rule out 'something else' even if they are fairly sure they know what's going on. Does the MRI mean you will be able to shop for more g/f liquorice if you accidentally eat this lot?
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