Woman's Own

DAWN NEESOM MIND OF MY OWN

DON’T BE FOOLED

Scams are on the rise, so make sure you know what to look out for

So, this week I have had several very interesting messages from nubile young Russian ladies offering to send me free ‘modelling’ pictures. Endless emails from every delivery service under the sun reminding me that I needed to pay X amount so they can deliver my parcel. And a random African Prince offering to share his fortune with me if only I send him my bank account details…

And, funnily enough, I wasn’t remotely tempted by any of them because, let’s be honest, they scream ‘scam’ from the get-go. They’re basically so bad they’re comedy. Especially as the spelling,

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