Scam?

[Coughingalltheway]

I've just had a private message via this group from someone called catz2024. She thanked me for taking the time to respond to our appeal for storytellers but I cannot remember ever doing this.

She also said: "If it's ok with you then, I will add your details to our list of potential storytellers and get in touch if we'd like to talk to you in more detail about your experiences."

I've looked at her profile and she's never posted on this site but I'm not sure whether or not to report this message?

Any thoughts?

[Ilovedogs12]

Maybe message admin to make them aware.

[Coughingalltheway in reply to Ilovedogs12]

Thanks for the advice.

[Trishe in reply to Ilovedogs12]

Thats a good idea.Ilovedigs, maybe they could then look into it fir coughingalktheway.Trish

[sassy59]

Do report it as Admin can then look into things for you. Xx

[Coughingalltheway in reply to sassy59]

I just didn't want to get anyone into trouble but I suppose it's best, just in case. The problem with lung conditions is that it raises your anxiety levels so much that half the time, you doubt yourself...

Thanks for the advice xx

[peege in reply to Coughingalltheway]

Do use the report button, there's the opportunity to write 'other' reasons for reporting. Just copy and post in that box and HealthUnlocked will investigate, I'm sure nothing will happen if legit coughingalltgd way.

How I wish people would lock there posts!!

[Coughingalltheway in reply to peege]

Thanks peege, I did report it in the end. What do you mean by locking posts? that's a new one to me 😏

[peege in reply to Coughingalltheway]

When we write a post we have the choice to click on 'Community only' or 'anyone' meaning the whole wide world - which gives a bit of protection on t'internet. I think you then have to join this Community to make replies or send private messages. When a post is locked a little locked padlock is visible.

[Coughingalltheway in reply to peege]

Thanks Peege, I hadn't noticed that before. x

[Trishe in reply to Coughingalltheway]

I hadn't either.thanks peeveTrish

[Loopylorre in reply to peege]

Thanks for the tip, I have just made mine community only, didn’t know about it, thanks ☺️🌺💐🌷 xx

[kukani in reply to Loopylorre]

Sorry, where's the 'community only' option please, I just get the box to reply in, and a 'reply' button.

[Loopylorre in reply to kukani]

If you go to post, then lung conditions community forum,tap on that then you see options for anyone or community only, pick community only, hope this helps you 😊🌺💐🌷 xx

[Phoenix1992]

I would report it. I just reported a spam in the asthma community. forum. They removed it immediately. My first time reporting.

Not the same one.

[Coughingalltheway in reply to Phoenix1992]

Thanks, yes I've just reported it.

[Coughingalltheway]

Thanks for the advice guys, I've just reported it.

[janedivney]

I’m always suspicious of people who’ve never posted before. You’ve done the right thing 😊

[leo60]

I'm glad you reported this, there is never any harm in doing so 😘 xx

[Coughingalltheway]

Thanks Leo xx

[Thinkhealthy]

wasn’t there someone asking if people would be interested in participating in a survey/review of some sort ?

[Coughingalltheway in reply to Thinkhealthy]

Yes but that was someone from Asthma + Lung UK, not this person. I think that's what they might have been playing on. Thanks for responding though.

[Izb1]

I get these type of contacts and you will find that the next day they have gone. I NEVER reply to them, just delete it. It's better to report it and admin can take them of x

[Digger0]

I'd message admin. If I ever private message anyone, I always put a post on the main page on their comments, and say DM sent or some such.

[peege]

This is why I never ever share photos of my beautiful grandchildren, photos and identity are so easily stolen and whilst there are millions of wonderful people in the world there are also predators

[Coughingalltheway in reply to peege]

Same here peege. We must protect our youngsters from all the weirdos out there!