Red flag?

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I'm chatting to a guy who has worked in financial businesses, credit reference agencies abroad, stocks and shares, playing poker professionally, cryptocurrency dealings and had a bet on a friend who was playing in LV as we were speaking. Now does some sort of online selling of items that he explained about in some detail. Other than that sounded really nice. Interesting and similar hobbies. Should I run away immediately? I don't know anything about this type of world. I have a decent job, not wealthy but happy with my lot and just spend it when I've got it. Never really gambled or had the inclination. WWYD? TIA 🙏🏻

I have no experience of gambling addiction, is that what you are concerned about?

The guy is a professional in the finance world, so presumably is aware of the pitfalls of gambling. He is being very open with you about his gambling and his job.

Personally I’d carry on chatting, meet up and gain a feel from there.

He's probably a massive fantasist.

His world (if real) would be a turn off for me. Stay or go, your choice. But run the minute he asks you for money!

Seems quite kosher @Sookafatwan but who knows

That's a mishmash of financial stuff, much of it on the dodgier end of the spectrum. Definitely don't lend him any money!

Its a lot to talk about in early conversation. Ask him about his Forex portfolio

I agree.

It sounds dodgy OP. Cryptocurrency has almost no value now so if he had been involved in this, he almost certainly would have lost all the money he had invested there. The stocks and shares might be okay but again can be risky. My question is what's his actual day job? That's really not clear.

What are you looking for? A life partner, possibly marriage, father to future children, or just someone to have a bit of fun with?

Haha @Sookafatwan that looks so boring. Maybe he is just trying to be open as @Shallysally says. It was all within a long conversation about lots of other things too.

@CharlieDickens yes he said he made some and lost some with crypto then changed jobs.
Don't want to out him but occupation is selling items online.

Not just fun and we are both older, so not wanting kids.