Not sure if this is a phishing attempt or not

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EightySix Four

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Received this message on facebook,

Hi! How are you? I am looking for cousins in the states, writing a document about my family, and wonder if you are the son of ***** or *****? If you are I hope we can stay in touch.

His whole page is hidden to people who are not his friends and as far as I know I have no ancestors where he claims to be located. The *'d out sections are my parents names though, and he may be on my mom's side (which I know little about).

Thoughts?
 

OCGuy

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I am not certain. But if you Paypal me $50USD, I can help you find out.
 

Savarak

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why not just respond? its not successful phishing if you never give out your money or passwords or anything like that
 

EightySix Four

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why not just respond? its not successful phishing if you never give out your money or passwords or anything like that

They used my mother's maiden name is my concern, most people wouldn't use/know that, but it would make sense if you're working on a family tree.
 
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dfuze

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I would give a response, you never know. If they start asking for money at any point, just begin to ignore them.
 

Sea Moose

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Fishing

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Phishing

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