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Scam

Could you add that to the swear filter 😀

Let's Be Careful Out There

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  • Pollycat
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    There are threads/posts that really describe scams, rip-offs and cons.

    Although I do agree that most that shout 'scam' are nothing of the kind.

  • elsien
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    edited 24 May at 6:48PM

    In addition to “scam” in 99 out of 190 posts I would also add the word “vulnerable” to a filter for words which are misused most often.

    Followed a little way behind by “gaslighting”.

    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have not could of.
  • Pollycat
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    And 'my elderly…'

    which infuriates me when the person being discussed is younger than me.

  • HillStreetBlues
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    edited 27 May at 1:14PM

    Could also add "hack" for those who think they are being hip for not using "tip".

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