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    jenwearing reacted to trecile's post in the thread WhatsApp, pay in advance? with Like Like.
    Except when you get messages from properties where you have booked via the Booking platform.
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    jenwearing reacted to TravellingMan22's post in the thread WhatsApp, pay in advance? with Like Like.
    I agree with your post! I’m nomadic and do 250-300 nights a year on booking . com and whilst no one is beyond scamming, if you follow your advice you should be able to avoid it. Look at the wording on any communication you get, scammers have...
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    jenwearing replied to the thread WhatsApp, pay in advance?.
    Sorry, I didn’t mean to say you did anything wrong to be in this position. I can see how it may have come off this way. It wasn’t my intent.I guess I was speaking in more general terms of site safety which you obviously know your way around but...
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    jenwearing replied to the thread WhatsApp, pay in advance?.
    Hi, Booking is a safe site to use, just do not respond to any messages that send you a link to verify your card, those are always scams. If you use email or WhatsApp, you are essentially promising to show up and pay upon arrival. If you are...
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    jenwearing reacted to J Willhaus's post in the thread WhatsApp, pay in advance? with Like Like.
    Yes, I WhatsApp them first. They sometimes ask for your credit card number and I usually call them to follow up with that rather than send it on unsecured email or WhatsApp which is supposed to be secure.
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    jenwearing reacted to Kathar1na's post in the thread Heads up: Albergue scam? with Like Like.
    @montyhiker, thank you for this additional information. There is a known current scam where imposters are able to gain access to the computers of albergues and other hospitality establishments and who convincingly send falsified emails with...
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    jenwearing reacted to henrythedog's post in the thread OK guys, what underwear? with Haha Haha.
    TBH I’ve generally stuck to plain cotton briefs, I don’t walk in the warmer months and if I get a sweat on, I’m going too fast. Having recently robbed a bank I invested in a pair of ex-officio’s finest. They’re quick dry, but I can’t really say...
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    jenwearing reacted to KariannNor's post in the thread Who's counting… with Like Like.
    67 days to go :D absolutely love planning, book flights/trains, reading everything about the culture, places, the stayings and the trail. Look at videos, reading peoples experiences etc etc..
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    jenwearing reacted to Dani7's post in the thread Who's counting… with Like Like.
    Hello pilgrim community 😁 Call me crazy…but whose counting!!! 🤪 Anyone want to share how many days before your camino and what is exciting you the most about your impending walk? Sitting here sipping my morning coffee and had a good...
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    jenwearing reacted to Bradypus's post in the thread Update on The Way 2 with Like Like.
    I do understand that it was entertainment and not documentary. A distinction that sometimes seems to have been missed by some of the more avid fans of the movie. The choice to portray the rucksack thief as Roma does feel like a poor decision though.

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