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Weird letter received

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Thegirlthatwanted2begod · 06/07/2021 20:47

DH received this letter in the post today in a used NHS envelope that was stuck down with sellotape. Both of us are stumped to why it's been sent as I've googled and Mankind doesn't look to be part of NHS and the number is correct but the message on the letter has freaked us out,

has anyone ever had anything similar to this?

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HyggeTygge · 07/07/2021 10:54

It's a wind-up or someone with mental health issues.

If you wanted to shit someone up/cause confusion you'd write something just like this - a bit nonsensical, hinting at drama.

As PP have said - could've been intended for you to see as they didn't include his first name so might not know it.

NoGenderPleaseImBritish · 07/07/2021 11:04

"Leave ur abuser and come back 2 me"

I'm amazed by all the detectives on the thread who have deduced that it isn't a real campaign! Grin It obviously sounds so legit. Hmm

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Thegirlthatwanted2begod · 07/07/2021 11:07

Hi all, sorry went to bed and been busy at work this morning.

To a PP question further up - no we don't have children

It is a total mystery tbh I honestly can't see it's anyone from his work, he's not been seeing any clients face to face as it's a phone service currently due to Covid but his clients would known his name I guess but then he wouldn't discuss personal life with them?

It's deffo not the neighbours, we all keep ourselves to ourselves and as I said before compared to the other neighbours we are dead quiet

We have decided not to report just yet, He's not even on social media and I'm leaning towards this just being a stupid joke as we literally can't think of anyone who's sent it.

For what it's worth, I didn't change my name when we got married so all correspondence is in my maiden surname

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ShrinkingViolet9 · 07/07/2021 11:11

The "leave ur" and "come back 2 me" Sounds like it could be written by someone young possibly immature.

Yes it does. Or possibly a patient he had seen at his clinic who has since developed a crush/obsession.

GrettaGreen · 07/07/2021 11:13

@ShrinkingViolet9

The "leave ur" and "come back 2 me" Sounds like it could be written by someone young possibly immature.

Yes it does. Or possibly a patient he had seen at his clinic who has since developed a crush/obsession.

To me ur is old person text speak so I'd assume it's someone mid 30s plus.
bookworm20 · 07/07/2021 11:14

Whoever wrote that letter does not think your DH is actually being abused at home. Because if they were concerned for his safety, they wouldn't have sent a letter like that and put them at risk.

To me it sounds like an inside joke. I know you said he couldn't have had an affair, but maybe, he did. A short one? Then he came to his senses? And during that time he may have talked about you in a negative way to the OW. Not that you were abusive, but perhaps something like you'd kill him if you found out. Or he told her you weren't as gentle as she was or some such twaddle and she joked about you being abusive.
And then the OW has sent this because he's come to his senses and left her, and this 'abusive' bit is just an inside joke between them. Something she used to say and joke with him about. And the letter is her way of letting him know she isn't going away quite so quietly.

The NHS envelope. I can only image was used because she thought you wouldn't open a medical type letter, but you might ask him what was in a plain envelope one as that would stand out.

I don't think this letter was meant for you to see.

ElephantOfRisk · 07/07/2021 11:15

Those blue envelopes are what we got with our covid vaccination appointments in Scotland. Were the used in England too? I would have access to 4 in my house and most homes in Scotland would be similar.

TatianaBis · 07/07/2021 11:17

OP is the paper it’s written on white or light beige recycled paper?

WinterIsGone · 07/07/2021 11:18

The fact it's not signed and is typewritten to me suggests it's someone who doesn't want to be identified. If it was someone the OP's husband had actually been seeing or might know, they wouldn't need to be anonymous. Even the kisses were typed.

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Thegirlthatwanted2begod · 07/07/2021 11:20

Ok I've just tried to call the number on the letter for mankind and it's engaged, hope you lot aren't trying to call at the same time Shock

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Thegirlthatwanted2begod · 07/07/2021 11:21

@TatianaBis white

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Nicolastuffedone · 07/07/2021 11:22

It looks like the paper the NHS use for their letters, it’s a yellowy, recycled paper as a PP has just mentioned, and those envelopes are definitely the ones used for your vaccine appt.

whynotwhatknot · 07/07/2021 11:23

My dh got his vaccination invite in this envelop we're in the SE-anyone could have sent it

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Thegirlthatwanted2begod · 07/07/2021 11:24

Letter and envelope in better light

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LifeIsAMotorway · 07/07/2021 11:25

The only thing I would suggest is it's someone from a workplace - likely public services. Nobody would buy that awful off-white paper to use with a home printer.

WinterIsGone · 07/07/2021 11:28

Is it printed on a laser printer?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_Identification_Code

Perhaps you could compare it with those printed on DH's work printer?

TatianaBis · 07/07/2021 11:28

The sellotape on the envelope indicates it’s a re-used one.

Beigey recycled paper is used a lot by NHS.

I don’t think this from a work colleague.

LonginesPrime · 07/07/2021 11:28

Ok I've just tried to call the number on the letter for mankind and it's engaged

Why would you call though?

Hopefully you'll never need to find out who sent it and it was just a one-off weird prank.

ZeroFuchsGiven · 07/07/2021 11:29

That is a vaccination invite envelope, Whoever sent it has very cleverly on purpose used this envelope as it would just go through the RM system without a stamp meaning no postmark on the envelope.

TatianaBis · 07/07/2021 11:29

I think it’s someone trying to mess with your heads. Someone who doesn’t know DH’s first name or flat number.

The message doesn’t read like an OW trying to get back with someone.

whynotwhatknot · 07/07/2021 11:32

no point calling the number its genuinel mankind they wont tell you anything

singlehun · 07/07/2021 11:32

Young people don't use capitals and they wouldnt use UR or 2.... that's an older person who's typed that...

FishintheStream · 07/07/2021 11:34

I think as others have said, they've got the wrong Mr Surname. It does sound a bit stalker-y, so if you had an ex like that, presumably you would not want them to know where you lived!

Personally, I think I would want to see if the police are interested. They are indirectly accusing you of abusing your husband, which could (at a stretch) be seen as a threat. Of course the police might not be at all interested, but I certainly think I would be asking.

TellingBone · 07/07/2021 11:34

You can't just reuse a prepaid envelope by sticking it back down and shoving it in the pillar box. Royal Mail would need to collect postage.

You can reuse such envelopes but they need a postage stamp.

readytosell · 07/07/2021 11:38

@TellingBone

You can't just reuse a prepaid envelope by sticking it back down and shoving it in the pillar box. Royal Mail would need to collect postage.

You can reuse such envelopes but they need a postage stamp.

In theory, yes. But they get so much mail it often just 'goes through'. I had a friend who used to do it quite a lot....
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