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i dabble on Instagram. are hookers following me?

i'm not that interesting. older, boring. my food and fishing pics are not in the correct demographic.

why in the heck are young ladies sending me questions and friending me?
maybe they are dudes in some third world country pretending to be ladies?

my Spidey senses scream. hahaha...

thirst trap?

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Old 08-14-2025, 11:50 AM
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They are dudes from third world countries, many are slaves who were tricked into the job, flown to another country and must work these scams to pay off debt their new owners bestowed upon them. I researched them a little after a NYTimes expose. It's brutal.

I played with one once on WhatsApp (not smart) who slowly introduced a crypto scheme they wanted me to buy into. I felt sorry for them given their last response (not going to post it) in the 2 week long interplay.

Humans can be absolutely evil.
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Old 08-14-2025, 11:58 AM
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What he said. ^^^

They are either dudes or hookers, (want to direct you to their OF page or just send them $$ I assume). I spend way too much time on IG watching cat videos and car stuff but my account is set to private, which yours should be too, unless you are trying to amass millions of followers in order to monetize your fishing videos.

I get friend requests from what look like beautiful young women in bikinis everyday and just instantly delete them. If I don't know you, no follow. Sometimes even if I do know you, (haha), but I'd follow you in a heartbeat, Cliff! Hit me up!
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Don't sell yourself short Vash... You're a chick magnet!
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His food pics are epic. Nearly every one is a Food & Wine magazine cover. Being able to cook is very sexy to women. So maybe they are real.
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thanks.

i set my stuff to Private. SassySasha1234 was might irresistible though.
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Since you're a fisherman, maybe they thought you were a "hooker"?
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Be careful where you dabble... of course they are !
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I used to get invites to "link" on Linkedin from women that I'm sure were "professional" but not in the same business as me. I always thought that was odd, but I'm sure there are guys that might be susceptible there that aren't on IG, FB, etc... Any time I get any sort of social media contact from someone young and hot, I ignore it. No good came come from engaging.
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^^^^ They were prolly in the IT "services" department dabbling in Network geeks online
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LOL! I always laugh when I read their current role (notice I didn't say "position") and it doesn't really mean anything.
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Dear Penthouse: I was dabbling on Instagram when...

I get the



IM's a few times a day.

Hard to resist
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I'm not buying it. Hot, professionally dressed Chinese chick named "Linda Hassan" that makes jewelry wants to connect and chat...
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I acquired a new follower on Strava just today who fits the pattern. Shows up out of nowhere, compliments an activity using my own words from the activity, then asks a couple of innocent questions.

It feels a lot like those "wrong number" texts.

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I suspect A LOT of folks fall for that sheiße.
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As long as you're not dabbling on Only Fans. Or maybe you should dabble while fishing.. on your kayak... on Only Fans... you could be RICH.
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As long as you're not dabbling on Only Fans. Or maybe you should dabble while fishing.. on your kayak... on Only Fans... you could be RICH.
At least you know what you’re getting on Onlyfans!
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Wait a sec. These women aren't interested in me???

I do get sucked down the rabbit hole on Insta of police BWC arrest videos. Those are great. Some real geniuses out there calling mom, or asking for a supervisor. Just give up your ID and you won't get arrested.
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Is that a trout in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

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