Why / how would FH have this woman in WhatsApp?

[FluffyBunni]

Was checking a family member message on husbands WhatsApp whilst he did our DC bathtime- he doesn't normally mind me using his phone though I didn't specifically ask on this occasion. I opened WhatsApp to look for the message I'm looking for and see he's received a message earlier today from a young woman saying "hey Liam, can you grab some food for me". Husbands name is NOT Liam. Woman's number is +63 which is Philippines. Photo is a young Filipino looking woman.

What is this alll about?

The end game is always to get money from you. Always. As much as possible.

I can't believe people aren't aware of this!

Ffs OP it is so obviously a scam.

Ffs They don't know who your husband is, clearly as his name is not Liam.

Scammers scattergun and hope to make a hit

I would reply. “Hi sweetie, yes I’ll pick some food for you. How’s your day so far?”

after 5 mins chat you will have figured out what this is all about and if it’s spam or not.

If they start asking for money a few minutes into the conversation you know it’s spam or a scam 🤣

And when they start saying things like "Our hearts beat as one" twenty minutes into the conversation 😂

Don't reply to them. Just block.

They highlight you as someone who will engage even if their particular attempt doesn't succeed. Your number will be sold on for someone else to try. You're adding potential value to your information.

Stupid advice to reply. People believe that they're funny or clever "playing games" with the scammer when in actual fact they're selecting themselves as a target. Next time it could be more sophisticated. The Santander one is pretty convincing for example.

i take the OP as an intelligent person capable of engaging without giving her bank details…

" i take the OP as an intelligent person capable of engaging without giving her bank details…"

You're completely missing the point. It's cyber security 101. Even "intelligent" people can become victims of fraud.

However, there are measures you can take to try and prevent it and not highlighting yourself as responsive to strangers is one of them.

You live in fear.

Mate 🤣 I don't live in fear.

You're a fucking scammers dream though. You should brush up on at least the basics of cyber security.

Particularly if you're going to encourage strangers on the internet to engage with them

I get them all the Time from men who pretend they used to know me, always buff and foreign numbers.

I got one from an attractive woman with an international code asking if I would be up for 'golfing in London'.
I'm not keen on that commute with my clubs in tow, so I deleted it.

I assume it's a fishing text, enticing sad men get to strike up a convo with a beyootiful lady and get scammed for ££££.

I've also had one from a 'man' 'Hi there' type bollocks.

DH has had a few too, but more blatant 'Are you lonely big boy' type things.

It's so obviously spam I can't believe you've spent time worrying about this.

Stop snooping on your husband’s phone when he’s occupied doing something else.

I got one from a ‘hot young Nigerian guy’ the other day. It’s spam. I’ve been married a zillion years. Didn’t even live in the same country/have the same number, back when I was online dating at the turn of the century.

I agree, by replying you confirm it is a live number, so whilst there might be no follow up on this one, the next might not be as obvious.

"I agree, by replying you confirm it is a live number, so whilst there might be no follow up on this one, the next might not be as obvious."

Exactly. You're simply adding value to your number and highlighting yourself as a potential target. You should report the number/message, block the number, never reply.

They don't give a shit that Sandra is chuckling away typing "sure sweetie, what can I get you" thinking she's fucking hilarious 😆. They're just happy she's confirmed it is a live number and now they can add it to the list they're going to sell to someone with a more sophisticated operation.

Out of curiosity Please describe me a “more sophisticated operation”, just curious and because most people here would like to know I’m sure.

I’ve had a close friend of mine texting asking for money as she was “stranded on the highway without petrol”. I called her right away and turned out she was at home knitting and someone had hacked into her phone. That’s pretty savvy so I guess answers my own question 🤣

Out of curiosity Please describe me a “more sophisticated operation”, just curious and because most people here would like to know I’m sure

Fake call centres, for a start. This isn't just a couple of blokes in an internet cafe (if they even still exist).

www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement/news/georgia-busts-fake-call-centres-in-probe-into-scammers/

Spam probably.
DH read out some of his recent gems, such as, Natalya texting to say come and squeeze my breasts and be naughty behind your wife's back.
I have ones sent saying my penis isn't enough for my relationship.
It's mad.

I’ve had a couple of these, saying random names and about how are we still ok for the plans, defo spam

Liam has a number that is one different from your husbands perhaps, or most likely it is someone sending a spam message to 1000 different mobile numbers hoping that a few bit and reply and get suckered in by the hot picture.

But you know, this is mumsnet, trust your gut and kick him out and get divorce proceedings going.

😂 that's brilliant