Does this sound dodgy to you?

[TheMeadsCraftHouse (Jennie Mead)]

Hi everyone!

I received a message today that to me seems really off- but I wanted to get a second opinion from the other crafters out there as to what you think- I’ve blanked out the email just in case it is someone genuine. This is what the message said:

Good day.
I’m interested in your ad please contact me via my private email. [EMAIL ADDRESS]
i have alot to discuss with you…
[EMAIL ADDRESS]
Regard
Vasyl.

What do you think about this?

Thanks in advance

Jennie

[PocketfulCreations (Helen Healey)]

Hi Jennie, I saw this thread on here earlier and it sounds like it may be related to your query.

Spam or genuine?

I have received 4 emails this morning, all sent via the “contact seller” option on various item listings. All emails are from the same person (registered with Folksy but not a seller as not UK based) and all have exactly the same text showing interest in the specific item. I am inclined to think these are spam and have not answered them (yet!) Just thought I’d ask on here to see if anyone else may have got similar before I make a decision.

[SamsGemstoneJewellery]

Yes, it definitely sounds dodgy. If it was genuine I think there would be some reference as to what exactly he wants to discuss with you and where or how he found you .

[MoreTeaVicarKnitwear (Natalie Franca)]

Hi Jennie

It’s the same email quite a few of us got last night/this morning. He’s been reported and account suspended, so just ignore and delete the email.

Natalie x

[TheMeadsCraftHouse (Jennie Mead)]

Thanks for your responses everyone, I thought it was a spam but it’s always good to get a second opinion with these things

It does seem like we get quite a lot of these emails as sellers, I wonder if there is anything Folksy can do to help filter out these kinds of emails, though I know this would be a challenge to do.

Thanks again!