Genealogy Chat

I can't tell whether he's a scamster or not, I was merely drawing attention to some plausible explanations which didn't include scamming. I think it's right that his message should be investigated to see whether or not it's genuine. The fact that he has given an apparently legit postal address elsewhere is reassuring but not definitive. Christine

In that case, I apologise to this man! My concern was that the name appears to be the same as that of a scamster - perhaps he should consider changing his name, lol. Olde Crone

It's just possible that his post is genuine, if ill-worded (presumably English not his first language) and ill-directed (as has been remarked, there won't be many people on GR who fit his required profile). On Genealogy*com he has some info: There are following clans in my community: Bhegani, Bhrepotra, Dhorsani, Gaganpotra,Hasamani, Khanani, Mithani, Nathani, Sayepotra, and Virmani. The name of my community is Katchhi Turks. and: The historical research on our community is in progress. We have genealogy records of our clans from 1600AD. Work is in progress to find our ancestral land and people. Further information you would find on our website in the nearer future. Contact the Author: Abdul Karim Khanani He also gives a full postal address there which matches the ''electoral roll'' info on b4usearch *** It's unfortunate that similarly ill-worded e-mails doing the rounds are known to be scams, so that we are inevitably (and sensibly) suspicious of such messages. Christine

I had a response from GR this am, saying I had not given enough information re the posting, for them to find it - I gave them the name of the poster, but ok, I forgot to give them the name of the thread! So, I emailed them about noon today - dont suppose they work on Sunday? Yes, these scamsters always start by offering YOU something for nothing - although I really doubt if many people on Genes have the Shah Murad of Bukhara in their tree! Olde Crone

The only thing is, Christine, this person must be a member of Genes to have posted his message. Noone seems to have responded to it thankfully. OC

hi betty thankyou. olde crone, so sorry i thought i had offended i haven't been on for a while, (transcribing), and i go and upset as soon as i come on, thanks for the help everyone. kind regards jackie.

Don't worry Jackie, I have reported that posting to GR Abuse - I did not mention yiour name, so if there is any flak, its me that's going to get it not you, and my back is broad!!! Thankyou for bringing this to our attention - you done a good fing, girl! Olde Crone

Hi Jacqueline, No you are better safe than sorry, if you feel there is a problem then you are better to check it out as you did. Don't worry about it everyone would feel the same if they felt someone could get at their credit/debit card details but this website is completely safe that way. Glad you feel better now!!! Betty

hi olde crone sorry my post came after yours. regards jackie.

hi betty thanks for your reply i do feel better now after all the replies, i think i need to go now as i seem to have offended and i feel awful now, i didnt put the name down just in case i was doing wrong, thankyou all. kind regards jackie.

Jacqui You havent offended anyone!!! I was just interested to know if this was the poster you were referring to, it is a very strange message indeed, and whilst it is quite right that no-one can get your email address on this site unless you give it to them, I wouldnt want any unwary member offering to help this person. Think I'll email Genes myself actually, its a really odd message. Olde Crone

Hi Jacqueline, it doesn't matter if you send a message on the board of GR or send a more private message of a pm!! No, they can't get your e-mail address or any other details about you at all!!! usless you give them your personal home e-mail address--- Which you haven't. Betty

hi old crone holden oh i'm sorry if i have offended anyone i didn't mean it to sound like it did, please accept my apology, and thanks to everyone who has replied you have put my mind at rest. regards jackie.

Jacqueline If you reply to a posting on Genes the poster will NOT have access to your private e.mail address. The only way anyone can get it on here is if you physically give it to them. Worry not... Chris :)

hi peter thanks for your reply, no i dont intend to reply to the ones on the other e-mail address, i really need to delete it altogether but have to wait for my son to do it ( hotmail address ), i just wanted to put my mind at rest, i dont know computers very well, so was wondering how far they can dig without you offering your details, card etc, the name on the records board is the same surname coming through my e-mails asking for help shifting funds etc, please dont think i am thick just an old fool not very good on computers. regards jackie.

No-one off this site can get your direct email address unless you give it to them. Your GR inbox is totally seperate from your outlook inbox. When you get an message on GR it automatically alerts your outlook. Hope this makes sense.. lol Sara

Are you talking about the Abdul Khanani post on records? If so, I think you should email the GR team, telling them that you have had emails from this man requesting help in shifting funds. Its an out and out scam and GR will get rid of him pronto - I hope. If that isnt the person you mean, then apologies to everyone concerned! Olde Crone

Jackie, If you receive an email fro abroad with a sob story asking you to help to move money DELETE IT. Millions of these emails are sent every day and search the internet for email adresses. You were just unlucky that their computer found yours. Whatever you do DONT REPLY. They can not access your card details, alt they want is for you to respond then they will trick you into sending money to them.

hi sarah and betty no i have not replied to any of the e-mails, i was just wondering if you replied to a thread on this site they cannot get your e-mail address until you reply back, thanks for your replies it has put my mind at rest. regards jackie.

Hi Jacqueline, This is strange but i don't know of anyway they can get you home e-mail address from Genes Reunited. Your details should only be private to you alone, that is unless you have given you e-mail address to this person or some other person on GR, who could/may have paseed it on to this strange person asking for money. I would contact GR NOW and tell them what is going on, they will sort it out and have him/her taken of the boards. Betty