Am I That Too Sexy? LOL

@Shavkat (139694)
Philippines
December 17, 2020 2:20am CST
I had my quick nap this afternoon. I took a glimpse and got this request from Facebook. It seems dating sites are using this social media to do phishing. Well, I am flattered that this woman had an interest in knowing me. When I checked it, she used Chinese characters to describe herself. My heart broke into a million pieces. So I deleted her request because she's a poser. Kidding aside, it is a scam. My feeling sexy lasted for a few minutes. I am just sad that this photo was being used by a scammer. Would you be flattered, too? What would be your course of action?
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24 responses
M.-L.
@MALUSE (69373)
• Germany
17 Dec 20
I wonder if the woman even knows that her photo has been used.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
I assumed she doesn't know. I just felt bad the dating sites are using fake accounts.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339464)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Dec 20
I guess I'm too old to be the target of these scams now.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
Don't get me wrong. Some people who are working on dating sites also target a lovely lady like you.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69373)
• Germany
17 Dec 20
You're never too old. You may still get mail from a Nigerian Prince who wants to marry you.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339464)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Dec 20
@Shavkat Thank you kindly. That's a lovely thing to say.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
17 Dec 20
Why do you believe that this specific request comes from a dating site?
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
@LadyDuck I felt bad that some people are starting to be more mutants than before.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
When I read the details, there is a dating site included with it.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471294)
• Switzerland
17 Dec 20
@Shavkat I see, they try to attract people and get their email to send scam emails.
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rakski
@rakski (122097)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
woot woot!!!! You are too sexy!!!!
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
I can feel it. I guess I need to trim down now.
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rakski
@rakski (122097)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
@Shavkat maybe that is to motivate you!
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
@rakski I agree. I need to consider it as a motivator. I might have more scammers to reach me on Facebook.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
17 Dec 20
@Shavkat That is sad. I am sorry that happened to you. I would delete the friend request.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
It is fine. With this pandemic, evil scammers are trying to deceive innocent souls. In fact, I am not looking for a partner, it will come at the right time and place.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
17 Dec 20
@Shavkat I understand you. Not only on facebook but in real life there are those that are not real and play games.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
@Hannihar You said it right. They are so inconsiderate with this matter.
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Kitycat
@KityCat (7736)
• India
17 Dec 20
I do not participate in any social media apps so i do not face these situations
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
I am not also active using Facebook. I just only check the notifications and then, go here.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100225)
• India
17 Dec 20
We need to evolve methods to scam the scammers.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
I agree. We need to learn techniques to combat these scammers.
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Raine38
@Raine38 (12250)
• United States
17 Dec 20
Watch out, ladies, hot stuff coming through, haha! Yes, unfortunately there are lots of scammers on social media. Sadly, there are some who fall prey to this.
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Raine38
@Raine38 (12250)
• United States
18 Dec 20
@Shavkat Yeah, demand and supply. When there's a demand for it, someone will fill in that demand at whatever cost. It goes to show that people are lonely and needs love or company.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
@Raine38 I must admit that some of them are so desperate. Some like to have a chat only. Others are so aggressive and like an obscene conversation.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
It is sad to say that some of our fellowmen indulge themselves to be a chat moderator to these dating sites. I can say this because I tried to work with them for a few months. I am a person who wanted to try new things out of curiosity and I don't like it. Eventually, I stopped working with them because of guilt in fooling innocent souls.
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (87770)
• Bangalore, India
18 Dec 20
Not much on social media and so don't encounter such issues. But yes spammers and scammers are everywhere impersonating themselves and targeting or even bullying people. Sorry, your heart was broken.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
My heart is still bleeding, but I know I can move on fast. They are really bad that needs to be reported. Perhaps next time, I will just report it to the Facebook admin.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
21 Dec 20
@arunima25 I agree, I think it is better to move them to the spam folder.
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (87770)
• Bangalore, India
19 Dec 20
@Shavkat I am not sure how much reporting helps. There are lot out there. Better safeguard your heart from any further scam
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Jojo
@Sojourn (13837)
• India
17 Dec 20
If someone really know this woman online or in real, they might be able bring it to her attention that how her online identity is being compromised.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
I hope she can see it and try to report this Facebook account that the scammer is using at present.
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Simone
@Janet357 (75646)
•
17 Dec 20
no idea. But she looks like a gay to me.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
I did not check it closely. Let me check it again.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
@Janet357 I agree. It seems that they are so striking at their posts in front of a camera.
Simone
@Janet357 (75646)
•
17 Dec 20
@Shavkat check it well. they look more feminine than real women.
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Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
I'm sorry you were heartbroken . These scammers are taking advantage of our weaknesses
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
I was just kidding up with the heartbroken part. But then, I am flattered that this scammer finds me attractive and naïve.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
@yoalldudes It seems that I am so innocent looking guy on Facebook.
Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
@Shavkat Yes you appear innocent to the scammer
Explorer
@ExplorewtMe (6332)
• Nairobi, Kenya
17 Dec 20
Yes, they try to scam everywhere. In fb don't accept a friend request from anonymous people.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
They are becoming so evil nowadays. I hope no one will be victimized by them.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
@ExplorewtMe I try my best to be vigilant when being online here and there.
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Explorer
@ExplorewtMe (6332)
• Nairobi, Kenya
17 Dec 20
@Shavkat We need to be careful when online.
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Teti ariani
@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
17 Dec 20
You are sexy and you know it I have fb account, but I don't accept friend request just from anybody. Normally my friends from junior, high school, friends from friend or family. Aside of that is a big no. Sometimes still find them sending message tho, you know a guy send me 'that' message.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
I always feel sexy since I love myself. I do not want to sound narcissistic with this statement. But we do need to love ourselves before loving others. I also don't accept anyone who wants to be my friend on Facebook, since privacy is my personal rule in life.
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Teti ariani
@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
18 Dec 20
@Shavkat true. Love yourself is the most important thing.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
@Cheyee We can never be wrong if we do this.
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May2k8
@May2k8 (18351)
• Indonesia
18 Dec 20
The photo does not guarantee that it is a woman, you can get it from the xxx site. Several times I ignored the request.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
I haven't checked any dating sites or xxx sites. I also think that she's not a real person behind this profile photo.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (89831)
• Arvada, Colorado
17 Dec 20
I never get these requests My grown up son however does and he just now deletes them
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
I am glad that you haven't experienced it. I cannot remember how many times I received these requested messages. It is a good thing that your son did not fall into this matter.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (89831)
• Arvada, Colorado
22 Dec 20
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Dec 20
I wouldn't bother with it but delete the request without a thought.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
19 Dec 20
@just4him I agree. I felt bad for those who were victimized by them.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Dec 20
@Shavkat They can't take over your account, but they would be able to see what you do with your life.
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Shubhu
@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
18 Dec 20
Scams are a lot these days. Be aware.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
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Shubhu
@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
18 Dec 20
@Shavkat I agree.
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
17 Dec 20
Lol! Yes, the scammers are out in full force. I delete multiple of (men) a day.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
@FayeHazel I hope it will not happen to them.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
It is very alarming that these scammers have all the means to fool innocent people. What if they were being fooled, then that's the sad part of being victimized by them.
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
18 Dec 20
@Shavkat Yes, you're right. Unfortunate that some people do really send the money
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@ZedSmart (19787)
• Philippines
17 Dec 20
Similar request last year for me. I'm curious why I had a request from a foreigner and at the same time suspicious so I deleted the request immediately.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139694)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
If you entertain it, it will be a disaster. There are more scammers than before. It seems that they had mutated to be eviler. I am glad that you were able to delete it.
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@ZedSmart (19787)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
@Shavkat It's suspicious because it was a beautiful and tempting photo too. It's like random selection and if the we take the bait, that would be a different story.