# Spam or genuine? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shop Talk\ **Created:** [27 October 2015 07:19 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704 "2015-10-27T07:19:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![OrchardFelts](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/orchardfelts/32/117858_2.png) [@OrchardFelts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/OrchardFelts)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 07:19 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/1 "2015-10-27T07:19:01Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![karenscraftybitz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/karenscraftybitz/32/12271_2.png) [@karenscraftybitz](https://talk.folksy.com/u/karenscraftybitz)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 07:26 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/2 "2015-10-27T07:26:00Z")
Hi Roz I’ve had three messages this morning through folksy which I’m a little uncertain about. The text all reads the same on each one from the same person. They aren’t expensive items, but I still feel wary about replying. Karen ---
**Author:** ![karenscraftybitz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/karenscraftybitz/32/12271_2.png) [@karenscraftybitz](https://talk.folksy.com/u/karenscraftybitz)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 07:29 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/4 "2015-10-27T07:29:55Z")
I’ve just had another look and something just doesn’t feel right about the emails. I feel we may have been targeted by the same person ☹ ---
**Author:** ![OrchardFelts](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/orchardfelts/32/117858_2.png) [@OrchardFelts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/OrchardFelts)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 07:30 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/5 "2015-10-27T07:30:46Z")
Likewise, not expensive items. I think what has made me wary is the fact that rather than actually ask a question they simply say get in touch as I want to discuss this with you. Think I will probably ignore and report. ---
**Author:** ![OrchardFelts](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/orchardfelts/32/117858_2.png) [@OrchardFelts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/OrchardFelts)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 07:32 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/6 "2015-10-27T07:32:31Z")
Yes @poojajeshang, although I would delete the name and email from your post - not sure you are allowed to publish personal details on a public forum even if it is a spammer! Roz ---
**Author:** ![poojajeshang](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/poojajeshang/32/9732_2.png) [@poojajeshang](https://talk.folksy.com/u/poojajeshang)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 07:33 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/7 "2015-10-27T07:33:07Z")
Im just going to report this i think and maybe ignore? Who is best to contact? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![OrchardFelts](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/orchardfelts/32/117858_2.png) [@OrchardFelts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/OrchardFelts)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 07:40 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/8 "2015-10-27T07:40:59Z")
I have reported, the more I look at it the fishier it seems! @poojajeshang, if you want to report you can contact Folksy on the help & support page, link at the bottom of the homepage. ---
**Author:** ![poojajeshang](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/poojajeshang/32/9732_2.png) [@poojajeshang](https://talk.folksy.com/u/poojajeshang)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 07:51 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/9 "2015-10-27T07:51:49Z")
I definitly will soon! Best to also just not think about it. Hope you have a fab day creating lots of stuff! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![jenniesgems](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/jenniesgems/32/8589_2.png) [@jenniesgems](https://talk.folksy.com/u/jenniesgems)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 08:20 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/10 "2015-10-27T08:20:10Z")
Hi Roz I have had a email as well which looks the same ---
**Author:** ![sandranesbitt](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/sandranesbitt/32/8898_2.png) [@sandranesbitt](https://talk.folksy.com/u/sandranesbitt)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 08:23 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/11 "2015-10-27T08:23:17Z")
I have passed my emails on to support ---
**Author:** ![MoreTeaVicarKnitwear](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/moreteavicarknitwear/32/337_2.png) [@MoreTeaVicarKnitwear](https://talk.folksy.com/u/MoreTeaVicarKnitwear)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 08:24 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/12 "2015-10-27T08:24:54Z")
Morning everyone, I had the same email from him too. My very first spam one from here! I was starting to feel left out on the spam emails front 😉 Apparently he has lots to discuss with me about my duck egg blue fingerless gloves! Yeah right… I’ll also report and ignore the email. Natalie x ---
**Author:** ![sandranesbitt](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/sandranesbitt/32/8898_2.png) [@sandranesbitt](https://talk.folksy.com/u/sandranesbitt)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 08:32 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/13 "2015-10-27T08:32:33Z")
Folksy have emailed me back saying Hi there Thank you very much for your email and we’re sorry that you have received this message, it is a scam. This user has now been suspended so you can ignore/delete the original email, but if you receive any similar messages through Folksy please let us know. ---
**Author:** ![KBCreations](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/kbcreations/32/6094_2.png) [@KBCreations](https://talk.folksy.com/u/KBCreations)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 08:34 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/14 "2015-10-27T08:34:48Z")
I received it too…he has lots to discuss about my Christmas bell…apparently… Ignoring… x ---
**Author:** ![MoreTeaVicarKnitwear](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/moreteavicarknitwear/32/337_2.png) [@MoreTeaVicarKnitwear](https://talk.folksy.com/u/MoreTeaVicarKnitwear)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 08:35 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/15 "2015-10-27T08:35:55Z")
Thanks Sandra, wow that was quick! Natalie x ---
**Author:** ![DewDropCrafts](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/dewdropcrafts/32/9235_2.png) [@DewDropCrafts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/DewDropCrafts)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 08:59 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/16 "2015-10-27T08:59:45Z")
Yes I got one too, straight in the trash!!! x ---
**Author:** ![SashaGarrett](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/sashagarrett/32/1432_2.png) [@SashaGarrett](https://talk.folksy.com/u/SashaGarrett)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 09:18 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/17 "2015-10-27T09:18:16Z")
He has alot to discuss with me too but he can do it from the depths of my email trash bin… ---
**Author:** ![littleblackheart](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/littleblackheart/32/6253_2.png) [@littleblackheart](https://talk.folksy.com/u/littleblackheart)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 09:23 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/18 "2015-10-27T09:23:15Z")
Hehe you beat me to it, I was just about to say the same 😉 I wonder what he wanted to discuss with all of us, he sounds like an inquisitive guy! ---
**Author:** ![JOYSofGLASS](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/joysofglass/32/244459_2.png) [@JOYSofGLASS](https://talk.folksy.com/u/JOYSofGLASS)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 09:42 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/19 "2015-10-27T09:42:58Z")
Me too. I thought my glass was not appealing to spammers until I got this. As a matter of interest the piece mentioned is in the Folksy Favourites. Don’t know if that’s how they’ve chosen their spam targets ? Was it these @MoreTeaVicarKnitwear which were mentioned in your email - if so they are in favourtines too !! > **[Fingerless Gloves in Burnt Orange Aran Wool](https://folksy.com/items/6539637-Fingerless-Gloves-in-Burnt-Orange-Aran-Wool-)** > > These burnt orange fingerless mittens / wrist warmers / gloves are knitted in a rib and moss stitch pattern and are hand knitted in a lovely and warm Aran wool, which comprises of 20% pure wool and 80% acrylic wool. These fingerless gloves have a... ---
**Author:** ![MoreTeaVicarKnitwear](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/moreteavicarknitwear/32/337_2.png) [@MoreTeaVicarKnitwear](https://talk.folksy.com/u/MoreTeaVicarKnitwear)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 09:52 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/20 "2015-10-27T09:52:57Z")
Knits you and I ‘New Spam Club Member badges’ 😉 Hmm that is very interesting, it wasn’t those ones, the gloves he chose are in the gifts for gardeners gift guide though. I bet he’s gone through the faves and gift guides to choose us all for his ‘discussions’. xx ---
**Author:** ![JOYSofGLASS](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/joysofglass/32/244459_2.png) [@JOYSofGLASS](https://talk.folksy.com/u/JOYSofGLASS)\ **Post date:** [27 October 2015 10:03 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704/21 "2015-10-27T10:03:51Z")
Yes your’re right. I remember now it was a star from the Christmas Decoration guide not the coasters in the favourites. I wondered what there was to discuss about a star ! [Next page](https://talk.folksy.com/t/spam-or-genuine/8704.md?page=2)