The level of dodgy accounts on here now is getting a bit crazy. "Hello, I'm from Gambia, I need help"... is my latest follower. - ThreadSky

garygilligan.bsky.social • 175 days ago

The level of dodgy accounts on here now is getting a bit crazy.

"Hello, I'm from Gambia, I need help"... is my latest follower.

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jennyflower.bsky.social•175 days ago

So many American generals/surgeons of a certain age with great teeth, one child and a pet dog.

pudner.bsky.social•175 days ago

...and widower 🙄

jennyflower.bsky.social•175 days ago

Absolutely.

carldownunder.bsky.social•175 days ago

Annoying but I just ignore them. Worse are the trolls looking for a fight. I block them quick smart.

lesserspottedh.bsky.social•175 days ago

I’m getting the *I’m a god-fearing guy from Texas* lot a lot…

tangocat.bsky.social•175 days ago

Bit tedious. I'm quite ruthless now! I vet every follower too. Not interested in just numbers.

lesserspottedh.bsky.social•175 days ago

Hi Kat! I feel and do the same. It’s hard work sometimes. There are some who at first glance are not really my sort, their bios are not interesting, but then a scroll down their TL reveals good stuff. It should be mandatory that bios match real interests. Would save a lot of hassle.

tangocat.bsky.social•175 days ago

Wouldn't it just!

lanehunter.bsky.social•175 days ago

Agree. Reading the bio and looking at some of the posts takes time and effort. Worried a few have got through though.

dialupdreamzs.bsky.social•175 days ago

im getting a lot of political accounts or religious accounts following me despite me being an art account. i mean, they could 100% be fake bot accounts, or i could totally just be assuming things and they do wanna see my art lol

garygilligan.bsky.social•175 days ago

I have just followed but only because I want to see your art!

dialupdreamzs.bsky.social•175 days ago

oh wow! thank u sm!!

garygilligan.bsky.social•175 days ago

You are welcome. Looking forward to seeing your posts.

ididsaythat.bsky.social•175 days ago

Yeah, had three of those. And people with no bio but a link to their onlyfans account. It's inevitable really, where the people go, the grifters will follow.

morganafare.bsky.social•172 days ago

Yep

patrickhanrahan.bsky.social•175 days ago

I’m from Kent Gary… I need help too 😉😂👍🏼

In seriousness yes I too have had a big uptick in dodgy sheisters

emms.bsky.social•175 days ago

Hello Garileee
I need a 1959 Morgan in red perhaps we could be friends…

wendycp.bsky.social•175 days ago

Mainly American service personal asking me to be their friend along with their love of god. I feel sad for them still block

lesserspottedh.bsky.social•175 days ago

Snap!

jubilado251.bsky.social•172 days ago

Too many crypto, forex and investment types too.

lanehunter.bsky.social•175 days ago

Same here. Keep blocking them.

juiceianturner.bsky.social•175 days ago

I had the Gambia one. Immediate block.

oldnotdead.bsky.social•175 days ago

I seem to have become attractive to several young women again. The fact that I’m old fat married and poor doesn’t seem to bother them

str8grandmother.bsky.social•172 days ago

Are you following any auto troll blocking lists?

bunnystroganoff.bsky.social•175 days ago

Ditto. I just ignore them, along with the scantily clad ladies.

tikemipping.bsky.social•175 days ago

I’ve had a few of those
“Single. Adventurous. Just looking for love”

Yeh right. BLOCK

tangocat.bsky.social•175 days ago

The one that makes me snort is 'God fearing'. Oh please!

tikemipping.bsky.social•175 days ago

😇
🤣

hyena1953.bsky.social•174 days ago

Just last week's follower harvest would let me open a knocking shop...

stephenk900.bsky.social•175 days ago

I've had a lot of them recently and a lot with no posts yet.

prandpw.bsky.social•175 days ago

My favorite is when they send a message wanting to help me. Dealt with one of those today. You don't want to help, you want to take what I don't even have you piece of garbage.

waynemr.bsky.social•175 days ago

Lol! Pretty soon it is going to be "Hi, I'm from the US, I need help" No, seriously... we're going to need help!

lalabiso.bsky.social•175 days ago

Yep I've got a few of those. Blockedy boop

hils56.bsky.social•175 days ago

Yes, sadly we are now getting dodgy accounts. Honeymoon period is unfortunately now over.

tuzzio.net•175 days ago

I've been followed by dozens of accounts claiming to be Gazans, with perfect grammar and GoFundMe links in their bios. I've run into more than a few people on here claiming they're mostly legit but I simply do not believe that.

thedetroitdiva.bsky.social•175 days ago

Same. Only a couple for me but they just don't seem legit. They've got that "trolling for suckers" feel

smithers007.bsky.social•175 days ago

Two slightly annoying things about BlueSky are the dodgy accounts (crypto dealers, people wanting donations, overly attractive ladies) that latch onto to my account looking for a follow back. And also my timeline is a bit American politics and sports slanted. But still a breath of fresh air on here

countzerorepeat.bsky.social•175 days ago

Warning signs for me, low or no posts. Reposts of conflicting beliefs. Worldwide cause likely to elicit sympathy. Some are very good, however.

garygilligan.bsky.social•175 days ago

Agreed. There are some very well written bios that get through the net, but many are just obviously dodgy.

lesserspottedh.bsky.social•175 days ago

There are also some terribly written bios, then closer inspection reveals good stuff.🤷🏼‍♀️

countzerorepeat.bsky.social•175 days ago

And vice versa. Impeccable syntax, punctuation, etc, but dire content. It's very confusing.

lesserspottedh.bsky.social•174 days ago

Absolutely. I mean, I’m a sucker for syntax and punctuation, but preferably with matching content.😬

pissed-granny.bsky.social•175 days ago

Been blocking those.

petethehat.bsky.social•175 days ago

Makes a change from tips and tits!; )

podgyfingers.bsky.social•174 days ago

But they are being taken down, unlike the other dark place! Guess this is what happens when you’re successful.

louisev1.bsky.social•175 days ago

I have been blocking the gaza & the gambia. I have zero money & zero tolerance. Also, I don’t generally follow if the acct. has zero posts. I used those block mod lists for nazis & hate groups. I haven’t had toooo many awful freaks.

eltopo71.com•175 days ago

Apparently 98% of Africans on the internet are from Gambia. They should switch it up a bit, for variety.

argentedel.bsky.social•175 days ago

& it's always a desperate looking situation. Makes me feel bad, like I'm turning my back. But when you look at the timeline, it becomes more likely that it's a greedy scammer 🤷🏽

itsme-aedan.bsky.social•175 days ago

They're the new Saudi princes

lovemilan.bsky.social•175 days ago

Block....
I had that last week, After blocking a few it stopped.

This week NY school teachers begging for help with donations.

jdhattin.bsky.social•175 days ago

Instant block.

davidcares.bsky.social•175 days ago

Agree. Insane. Will kell the app if not managed

murmeration.bsky.social•174 days ago

Yep. At least he ain’t a prince!!

cuilleog.bsky.social•175 days ago

I was recently followed by someone claiming to be Jimmy Page! There was even a link to the actual official Jimmy Page website. They DM’ed me a bit, and I couldn’t quite figure out the grift. Maybe they just liked pretending to be a legendary rock star. They deleted (or Bluesky did) after 3 days

so-dm-done.bsky.social•175 days ago

I have had at least ten. Four in the last couple of hours.

joe-kelly86.bsky.social•175 days ago

The influx of bots indicates this is becoming a social network with influence.

fuck-elon-musk.bsky.social•175 days ago

I'm getting a bunch.

nightbook.bsky.social•175 days ago

So many of those.
Quite strange and annoying.

Still worlds better than The Other Place.

icoll.bsky.social•175 days ago

You mean Hello from the Gambia, send cash now, I blocked whoever it was Gary

dpb59.bsky.social•175 days ago

We’ve all had them Gary 🤦‍♂️

billybeans.bsky.social•175 days ago

Blocking is becoming a pastime.

illytechguy.com•175 days ago

I get a lot of Gazans asking for money.

debimuch.bsky.social•175 days ago

I got a couple Gambians following me.

sukey49.bsky.social•175 days ago

Me too. But blocked immediately!

immyg97.bsky.social•175 days ago

I've had a few of those and clocked 'em and blocked 'em immediately. I've also had a few 'ladies' on -- you know -- with 'selfies'! Oh Dear! Blue is turning blue.

larry680.bsky.social•175 days ago

Had 3 of that type today all blocked before they attempt any messages.

janicefbell.bsky.social•175 days ago

Just had the same one.. but I've had a few from Gambia that don't look like they're genuine. A few beautiful women that are also trying to tempt people to connect too.🙄😒

pudner.bsky.social•175 days ago

Just block dms at source, in settings. Job done 🤞🙏🏼

pudner.bsky.social•175 days ago

..the 4star generals and the begging bowls 🫣. I've had enough. Sorry, it's so hard to tell what's sincere or real.

snoutcedar.bsky.social•175 days ago

Allow me to shamelessly spam some self-promotion.

WATCH & SHARE this totally legit & trustworthy video...

https://youtu.be/JwVCF4S3erE?si=b364fXmyjjEei-GT

kaylan.bsky.social•172 days ago

The amount of Gaza fundraising scammers messaging me daily is insane!

Also ones saying they “would like to use one of your images for a painting if you give permission and will pay you $500” to do so. I’m like, “ya right, you & the other 7 people in my inbox with the exact same idea & message”🙄

luzah.bsky.social•172 days ago

Not to brag, but I'm pretty big in Gambia, too, apparently lol

occamshavecream.bsky.social•172 days ago

Is that the new “big in Japan”?

luzah.bsky.social•172 days ago

Definitely.
Now that song is stuck in my head lol

occamshavecream.bsky.social•172 days ago

Are you saying you’re “turning Japanese”?

kaylan.bsky.social•172 days ago

Nice! Lol!😂

I’ve had more woman accounts DMing me asking if I wasn’t to be their sugar baby or asking if they can pay my bills than men too. By a ratio of like 4 to 1. That’s new for me😂

luzah.bsky.social•172 days ago

Oh man, that's lucky! Hahahaha

blackcat1111.bsky.social•171 days ago

Same! Very odd.

happysunshine8.bsky.social•172 days ago

I block them

cardstockdoodle.bsky.social•160 days ago

I just got this one, then came back and it's been suspended 😂

garygilligan.bsky.social•160 days ago

I got a similar one recently asking to use my photo in a piece of artwork.

Some really weird ones about...

kizzy-m.bsky.social•172 days ago

Getting the same from Ukraine scammers. I’m sure they’re not from Ukraine at all and it is upsetting that scammers use human grief and conflict to deceive others. A special spot in hell required for these ones

kaylan.bsky.social•172 days ago

Absolutely

peas.bsky.social•172 days ago

Love an Ari GTFO! #BackUpMF

zombiekat.bsky.social•171 days ago

The sad part is, somewhere in there is pry a person who really needs the money, but the scammers ruined it for them. That said any DM asking me for money is instantly blocked.

bluesmobile.bsky.social•172 days ago

OK, so this is an awkward time to ask you this but I hide in your garage for a couple hours?

kaylan.bsky.social•172 days ago

You know you don’t ever have to ask!

wearetheworld1.bsky.social•172 days ago

Anyone who messages as soon as you follow them.
They're always after something. Usually money.
It's infuriating.

hippiepappa.bsky.social•172 days ago

Anyone asking me for treasure has come to the wrong place. 🥺

Can’t be scammed if you a broke arse bitch. 😂

kimmasters.bsky.social•171 days ago

I got that one. Someone is a big fan of my photo. Wildly exciting.

herman7.bsky.social•172 days ago

its really bad and the women that are looking for a good time

waynetheseine.bsky.social•172 days ago

My newest ploy with phone scammers is to tell them, "Hang on sonny, let me grab my hearing aid....I can't hear well ya know. Blew my hearing out back in 66' as a Marine ---- then set the phone down and make a little noise, then go take a piss and duece.

karlkadaver.bsky.social•175 days ago

I just had one of these. @rildor.bsky.social suggested I reply “Sorry, I don’t RP”

terry-lingwood.bsky.social•175 days ago

I get that there are people in need in war torn countries but this isn't the place. Even if they're genuine there's too many scammers to take a chance

terry-lingwood.bsky.social•175 days ago

I have blocked followers here because they had something like that in their bio. It's not that I don't care I'm just too wary

venessamau.bsky.social•175 days ago

I just block them. automatically. also Gaza beggars

charadeur.bsky.social•175 days ago

Ya I had a couple of pig butchering attempts in the last two weeks. Sure you think I'm a cutie. I'm so ugly it is good I have critical thinking skills so I can ignore them. One thing I will say is less bots here than shitter. there about 90% of the interaction is bots.

garysenior1.bsky.social•175 days ago

Same here. I've had quite a few but I just ignore them and they disappear after a few days.

karenomahony.bsky.social•175 days ago

I’ve had a fair few of those - I either ignore or block. Do you think blocking is the better tactic?

garygilligan.bsky.social•175 days ago

I ignore. They can't DM if I don't follow back.

karenomahony.bsky.social•175 days ago

Ah, right. Thanks

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