AIBU or does this look like a scam text message?

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CosmicDaisyChain · 04/08/2024 16:27

So I got this unexpected text from someone claiming they had been asked by some professor to pick me up at the airport. Instantly I thought scam so I decided to play along for shits and giggles but now I am having second thoughts it might be a genuine mistake as it doesn’t look like a prerequisite to asking for money or anything. Unsurprisingly they went silent on me 😂

was I too quick off the mark?

AIBU or does this look like a scam text message?

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mirrorlife · 04/08/2024 16:49

Looks like a wrong number. I would send a text to explain. Luckily they don’t know who you are as it’s a bit embarrassing.

SauviGone · 04/08/2024 16:48

It doesn't look like a scam at all, it's a simple wrong number by someone who as a PP said, possibly doesn't have English as a first language.

What a bizzare response by you

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CosmicDaisyChain · 04/08/2024 16:47

Wakeywake · 04/08/2024 16:45

It could be a scam, or not. Either way, why engage with them? If they are a scammer now they know they hit on a real number. Do you fancy more nuisance calls and texts?

Definitely not. I blocked it straight after.

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CosmicDaisyChain · 04/08/2024 16:47

My bad 😬

I really thought it was a scammer opening up dialogue so that if I gave the right response they would then need money for car hire or fuel etc. . Oh well I hope they get to the airport on time

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Wakeywake · 04/08/2024 16:45

It could be a scam, or not. Either way, why engage with them? If they are a scammer now they know they hit on a real number. Do you fancy more nuisance calls and texts?

sunsetsandboardwalks · 04/08/2024 16:42

It didn't read like a scam to me, just a message by someone who doesn't have English as their first language

loudbatperson · 04/08/2024 16:34

It sounds like they are winding you up and you're winding them up

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