It happened today, I was in daze and just wanted one person to just talk to and in that daze I was blinded by that desire.

I ended up giving my WhatsApp number and age to a scammer, but my incessant babbling was helpful as they kept trying to be insistent and even got aggressive on the point of payment and it was like the haze was lifted.

I told them I was going to block them as instinctive retort in indignation, , reported the number on WhatsApp for fraud, reported the number to the ftc ( which i know can be spoofed), locked my Sim, added fingerprint and facial recognition.

Blocked the person on the app I used, deleted the account and uninstalled.

I alsoI didn’t have a profile picture on WhatsApp although I do still fear they might have extracted enough data from me in my stupidity as I left a review, and I am in paranoia mode that I gave them a too much information already.

I don’t know if it is mental decline or I have been mentally fighting for so long that my brain was working on autopilot

Just please don’t be like me, this environment is a safe enough place and I was in the desire for human contact and even when I could see it was scam before, it did not register as scam in the moment.

  • Auster@thebrainbin.org
    2·
    12 days ago

    If you feel like interacting more, one thing I’d suggest is trying to find a hobby or club where you could interact with other people, preferably around the same region you are.

    • r0ertel@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      12 days ago

      Clubs are a great suggestion. I’d add that volunteering can also sometimes help. I’ve heard that meal delivery services to the elderly can help tremendously and most of the time, the recipient just wants someone to talk to. Similarly, retirement homes are always looking for volunteers for events, like game night. Again, most of the people served just want someone to talk to. In some instances, volunteering can qualify you for insurance discounts and even help land scholarships.

    • JayEchoRay@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      12 days ago

      Thank you for advice,

      I can try

      I do not think there is much physical clubs in the area where I live.

      There is an online group I play games with online but the geographical distance is quite far, but I know I am bit of a trauma landmine so try maintain the acquaintance/ friend line.

      Actively joining random official game groups drains my social battery very fast ( I cannot maintain my social cohesion and start to get more internally-agitated) and leaves me exhausted even if I can sort of meld in somewhat successfully.

      I guess physical clubs would be better as I can get a two-in-one bonus of physical and social activity in one.

      If I had the finances, I would love to join a gym or take up a martial art, but alas it is out of my current financial means

      Overall, the idea is something I should try to put some more thought and effort into as it did bring me back to at least what options I have immediately and what options that could be potential.

      So thank you again.