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What is your "I could have been rich" story? (lemmy.ml)

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[–] [email protected] 42 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

I once got a reddit DM from a guy offering to be my sugar daddy. All I had to do was give up family, friends, hobbies, career, move in with him and have his babies. He assured me I would want for nothing. I turned him down, but I was just a simple "yes" away from being so wealthy and happy. He was also highly complimentary of my looks, despite never seeing even a photo of me, so I know he wasn't shallow.

Edit: ok, that's all a lie. I got like 6 DMs like this. And that's when I turned direct messaging off for my reddit account.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I always wonder how many of those are actually wealthy men and how many are guys with low rent and high hormones.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

If I had to put down money, I would bet 0% are actually wealthy with stable jobs capable of providing a spouse and multiple children with a "will want for nothing" lifestyle. I would guess 50-70% are attempting some sort of pig butchering or other scam. And the remainder are so disillusioned, they think their offer is actually a temptation for anyone beyond those trying to escape from an even worse situation.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Why didn't you??? /s

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Well, he didn't assure me he was 6 foot or taller, ofc. Us ladies be wanting our 6-6-6 men.

Six feet or taller, six-pack abs, six-figure salary or GTFO.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Completely understandable, have a nice day 🤙