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Transcript of chat (Facebook) with someone who cold messaged me pretending to be a young woman (https://lnkd.in/gdSxuj_J). AI-generated photos on profile (AI-generated because the right hand looks odd on some of the photos). Apparently chatbot on the other end but with a human in the loop? Why would somebody do that?Chat transcript follows. I'm Aleksey, she's "Katerina".Wed 3:14 AMKaterina:Hello AlekseyThu 12:05 PMAleksey:Hello KaterinaYou can now call each other and see information like Active Status and when you've read messages.Thu 2:56 PMKaterina:Hello good morning, i hope you're doing well to dayNice to meet you here!!Fri 1:35 AMKaterina:where are you from? dearFri 10:36 AMAleksey:I am from Kiev. I live in Texas right now with my wife and daughter. How about you?We have 3 mutual friends on Facebook (REDACTED, REDACTED and REDACTED). Are they Facebook friends for you or do you know them in real life?Fri 1:58 PMKaterina:Hope you had a beaut full morning!Katerina repliedGreat to hear that dear, I'am Katerina Zervas orginal from Athens, Greecebut i live in Miami.Katerina repliedcool! I don't know them in real life they are just Facebook friends But it's great that you're connected with them!"Fri 5:45 PMAleksey:Okay I understand that my first name is Greek . Is that true? It’s a popular name in Russia.Katrina:EditedWow, that is a great observation! Many Greek names have been adopted by other cultures. I think Russia is one of them. The name may have a rich history with Greek origins, but it is also a beloved name in Russia and other countries."[Notice the orphan end double quote. And the message was edited. I didn't see the original. --Aleksey]Katerina:How old is your daughter?Aleksey:What’s the greek version?Katerina:The Greek version of Katerina is Αικατερίνη (Aikaterini)Do you speak Greek or have any favorite Greek traditions?12:03 AMAleksey:There is a rolling rain[Intentional non-sequitur and nonsense to check if I am talking to an AI.]Katerina:Oh I love the smell of rain!It's like the earth is giving itself a big hugDo you have a favorite thing to do when it's raining, For me, I like to listen to music.Aleksey:Wonderful! I like to fangle and to make staple soup.Katerina:EditedWhat do you mean? fangle12:58 AMAleksey sentIt must have been a typo. I apologize.I have a flat keyboard on my computerKaterina:No apology needed, friend! We all make mistakes sometimes.Aleksey:Thank you!Katerina:You're welcome!I am sorry to ask so many questions about your family may be you don't likeAleksey:А вы говорите по-русски?[This is "do you speak Russian?" in Russian]Katerina replied to AlekseyEditedA little[I saw the original reply, before the edit. It was:A little" in Russian]Katerina:why?Katerina:How many language do you speek ?2:26 AMKaterina:I need some rest Dear. Goodnight Sweet dreamsAleksey:Good night!

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Ask HN: Why is somebody using an AI to talk to me on Facebook?

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