FabSwingers.com forum: GG party tonight in Cardiff, suspicious?

By *elshman12345 OP Man
2 weeks ago

Bryncethin

Hi all

Hope someone can help me.

There was a profile on here a few days ago advertising private events/parties including one in central Cardiff this evening.

The profile was on the face of it, well verified and listed many events that they organise throughout the country.

I made contact, conversation continued on whatsapp, i was given details and booked and paid for my ticket.

They were chatty and helpful initially but I have made contact twice since just to say "hey, just checking still going ahead what with the weather warnings etc" as I'm a nervous newbie and this would be my first time at a party/event. I've had no reply and they've since seemingly deleted their account here.

Is anyone else here able to put their hands up and say "yes I'm going tonight it's all fine!" (And if so be willing to have a drink and a chat with a first timer to put my mind at ease!) Or someone who can say "no no K it WAS too good to be true" etc etc

Thanks in advance!

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By *elNRoobsCouple
2 weeks ago

Swansea

Sorry to hear this has happened. Hopefully it’s genuine. But there’s always the Carmarthen social event tonight if you find yourself without plans x

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By *evilWoman16Woman
2 weeks ago

Neath,united kingdom

I'm confused sorry, why did you have to pay?

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By *elshman12345 OP Man
2 weeks ago

Bryncethin

"I'm confused sorry, why did you have to pay?"

It was the price of the ticket - which didn't raise alarm bells as most events I've seen similar, single Ms have had to pay an entry fee.

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By *elshman12345 OP Man
2 weeks ago

Bryncethin

"Sorry to hear this has happened. Hopefully it’s genuine. But there’s always the Carmarthen social event tonight if you find yourself without plans x"

Thanks, I'll consider it! But more than likely if it turns out to be fake then I'm going to have to spend this evening working out how I try and explain this to my bank!

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By *evilWoman16Woman
2 weeks ago

Neath,united kingdom

"I'm confused sorry, why did you have to pay?

It was the price of the ticket - which didn't raise alarm bells as most events I've seen similar, single Ms have had to pay an entry fee."

I'll be honest it's very likely a scam. Id be very wary of paying for anything or anyone over fab.

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By *elshman12345 OP Man
2 weeks ago

Bryncethin

"I'm confused sorry, why did you have to pay?

It was the price of the ticket - which didn't raise alarm bells as most events I've seen similar, single Ms have had to pay an entry fee.

I'll be honest it's very likely a scam. Id be very wary of paying for anything or anyone over fab."

Unfortunately that's what I fear. If it was genuine, my thought was at least one other person would have stuck their hand up

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By *coutDWoman
2 weeks ago

Pontypridd

The only one ive seen is for tomorrow night and it’s a thread still on here

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By *aarv80Man
2 weeks ago

Crumlin

What was the profile name? I have interacted with the one for tomorrow... But no money has hanged hands yet

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By *aarv80Man
2 weeks ago

Crumlin

DM me rather than post publicly, that's not allowed

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By *elshman12345 OP Man
2 weeks ago

Bryncethin

"DM me rather than post publicly, that's not allowed"

I can't DM you mate!

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By *elshman12345 OP Man
2 weeks ago

Bryncethin

Well, went to venue and no contact and so I guess it was indeed a scam. I have reported it to my bank and I'll let them deal with it.

Profile was something like Ashleighxxxx

The bank account name (which she claimed was her partner) is Dylan Cooney. So beware of anyone going by that name

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By *aarv80Man
2 weeks ago

Crumlin

Yea the one for tomorrow has hidden profile.. Could mean nothing but getting red flags

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By *elshman12345 OP Man
2 weeks ago

Bryncethin

"Yea the one for tomorrow has hidden profile.. Could mean nothing but getting red flags"

My own fault to a degree. If it's too good to be true...

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By *isWifeAndHerHusband24Couple
2 weeks ago

cardiff

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By *isWifeAndHerHusband24Couple
2 weeks ago

cardiff

Heyy, so we were invited also, but though a previous meet, not by the person in question.

Looks like they got a few people. The profile though was a member for over a year and had numerous verifications, so the account did look trust worthy.

I would report the bank transfer as soon as you can to your bank. These days you can report via the banking app.

But sorry babes xx

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By *om TorretoMan
2 weeks ago

Cardiff

Definite scam pal.

Worth messaging admin and reporting the profile name

Was ashleighleighxxx

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By *elshman12345 OP Man
2 weeks ago

Bryncethin

"Heyy, so we were invited also, but though a previous meet, not by the person in question.

Looks like they got a few people. The profile though was a member for over a year and had numerous verifications, so the account did look trust worthy.

I would report the bank transfer as soon as you can to your bank. These days you can report via the banking app.

But sorry babes xx"

Thanks, I've reported it to the bank this evening. Will see what happens.

I turned up and there were a few couples driving round looking as lost as I was, so I guess it's either coincidence or they got had as well.

Yeah it was the "strength" of the profile and veris that made it seem legit.

Absolute c***s

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By *elshman12345 OP Man
2 weeks ago

Bryncethin

"Definite scam pal.

Worth messaging admin and reporting the profile name

Was ashleighleighxxx

Yeah that's the one.

Annoyed at myself for getting scammed so easily. If a mate came to me and told me this is what had happened to him, I'd call him thick. So I have to call myself that too.

Oh well...

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By *ynonvalleyboyMan
2 weeks ago

merthyr

Were they new members,

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By *elshman12345 OP Man
2 weeks ago

Bryncethin

"Were they new members,"

Nope, profile was a year or so old and well verified

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By *ary2024.Man
2 weeks ago

swansea

Could be a genuine profile that was hacked maybe ?

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By *isWifeAndHerHusband24Couple
2 weeks ago

cardiff

"Could be a genuine profile that was hacked maybe ? "

That’s what I think. Because they are numerous verifications

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By *amb88Man
2 weeks ago

Merthyr Tydfil

Seen it too and it did look absolutely genuine. Hope your bank sort it for you. Can never be to careful in this day and age.

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By *aigressMan
1 week ago

Cardiff

I had the account contact me.

Initially as I'd put some public updates about being in that area.

The profile seemed genuine enough, but I thought something was off.

As I said I couldn't come (had plans)

Never mentioned tickets or money.

But I would agree the profile looked legit.

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By *lonkyMan
1 week ago

penarth

Sounds bad how much was the ticket ?

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