It’s spam obviously
this post was submitted on 18 Oct 2026
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It's either the hook for some scam (if they own that telegram handle) or some bait for distributed harassment (if that telegram handle is their victim's).
Whether they're trying to select gullible people or trying to have third parties harass someone on their behalf... the solution is the same: Report, block, move on.
Similarly, anything like "Call Veronica for a good time 555-555-5555" in sharpie in a bathroom stall is likely neither written by said person nor consensual.
PS: This one's already banned.
I'm probably showing my age, but that bathroom stall metaphor really clarified it for me.
Not sure why you're being downvoted. It's good to ask questions, especially about this. It's how you learn.
That guy was a scammer for sure. Not a single "millionaire" out there is actually giving $35k to a bunch of strangers online.
If it sounds too good to be true, it's because it is.
Thanks for the support. I'm grateful for the feedback I'm getting from Lemmy/The Fediverse.
Who are you?
A really easy mark, if the comments to this post are to be believed. I didn't message the telegram account, but the fact that I couldn't identify it for what it was immediately is concerning.
Oh, I genuinely thought you were a bot. Apologies. But yes, you may what to adjust your sensitivity to online scams.
No offense taken, and thanks for the advice!
