Her name is Ho Le Fook. In Chinese, Ho means "hey,' or "getting attention; Le means "completion," or "understanding'; Fook means "good fortune, happiness, luck, or blessings."

It's essential to recognize that modern chatbots, with names that are either nice or seemingly real, are not just a rare occurrence but a prevalent feature of our online interactions. They can mimic human interactions, engage in conversations, and often deceive us into believing they are real. AI-driven programming enables them to carry on a conversation, just like talking to a friend or a potential new romantic partner.

Nearly 50% of all internet traffic now comes from automated bots--some good, mostly bad.

We have officially lost the internet freedom of open communication with real people to AI-powered bots. Half of web traffic is bots, some of which are beneficial, but much more are malicious, consisting of fake sites, crashing sites, fake clicks, and pretending to be your friend or attempting to scam you for financial gain. Scams and frauds perpetrated against others are at an epic proportion. Guarding against becoming a victim requires a significant amount of effort and vigilance. Healthy skepticism is necessary in any communication with strangers.

When I first subscribed to Facebook, my first confusion arose when I was asked to connect with around 500 gorgeous women, aged 20 to 40, worldwide. They either displayed no information about themselves other than that they sold cosmetics or wrote computer code for the computer industry. If they showed credentials, they held three Ph. D.s from Peking University (PKU) in nuclear physics, business administration, and advanced studies from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) in the Netherlands.

However, they sell cosmetics in New York or are a significant general partner with a central hedge fund. There are no credentials listed on LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp, or any other social media platform. Their background is intentionally void of material disclosure about who they are, because they only exist as a sophisticated scam chatbot.

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There couldn't possibly be that many beautiful women who sound like computer-generated predators somewhere in China, North Korea, or Russia. We can protect ourselves from these deceptive online connections by staying alert and aware and by verifying the credentials of those we connect with. Healthy skepticism is necessary in any communication with strangers.

Your purpose in Social Media is to make money; communicating with strangers is a false paradigm. If you want to frolic with strangers, knowing that 90 %+ of them are scams and frauds, then do it. Enjoy the false illusions and pretend that you are somehow special.

Here is my conversation: Notice the linguistic disconnect between questions and answers, a common characteristic of chatbots. They often respond in a way that doesn't match the context or the question, revealing their artificial nature. This should serve as a reminder to always be cautious and vigilant in our online interactions.

Ho Le: Thank you for accepting my friend request. How are you today?

Dan: You are welcome

Ho Le: Hey Dan, it's a treat to meet you. How are you spending your weekend? I hope you and your wife have a wonderful weekend.

Dan: In the garage, sitting on my leather reclining chair, listening to 1960s one-hit wonders, thinking about when to have a beer. How about you?

Ho Le: That sounds lovely, there's something truly special about listening to 1960s oldies; It brings back so many memories and good vibes

Notation: Of course, she was not born until the late 1980s. Memories of what?

Ho Le: By the way, where do you live?

Dan: Dana Point, California

Ho Le: I am from mainland China. But now Live in New York.

Zap, the First selling point: "is that it's not that far. Even the universe feels close to us when the connection is real!"

Ho Le: Yes, a five-hour flight is nothing. When the connection is strong, distance doesn't matter at all. By the way, what do you do for a living there?

Dan: First, I'm married. Second, I am in the real estate lending consulting business. Look up www.danharkey.com

Ho Le: Thanks for sharing, and I appreciate your honesty! I checked out your site, and it is impressive. I can tell you you know your field. How long have you been in the real estate lending business?

Dan: 50 years.

Ho Le: 50 years have not been easy. Zap, how does she know 50 years has not been easy when she is only 37?

Ho Le: I'm 37, but sometimes I feel like 18, haha. How about you?

Ho Le: I saw your profile. Are you still in your 60s?

Dan: My picture is on my website at my home.

Ho Le: Nice! I'm glad we had a good conversation, but I've recently come across many fake profiles trying to sell me FIFA cards and gold on Facebook. Have you encountered such people?

Dan: Me2, that's why I'm cautious.

Ho Le: I have been cautious and did not fall into the scam. I hope you did not lose anything?

Dan: It's all about branding and self-promotion.

Ho Le: Keep yourself safe from these individuals, and don't care about how others feel.

Dan: True

Dan: My email isdan@danharkey.com

Ho Le: Okay!

Ho Le: How have things been going for you lately? I enjoy traveling, working out at the gym, reading books, and cooking. What about you? What do you like to do in your free time?

Dan: two grand babies, a motorcycle, walk 20 miles per week on the beach, pursue real estate consulting, write one or two articles daily, and send out 200,000 emails per week. (a bit of exaggeration on my part, on purpose)

Ho Le: Wow, that's incredible!. You're truly living life to the fullest. Balancing grandkids, motorcycles, fitness, real estate consulting, and such a massive outreach is beyond impressive. Your energy and drive are seriously inspiring.

Dan: Also, gardening and cooking. My favorite is my 20-bean chili.

Renee: By the way, I often receive harassing messages on FB, which is my biggest annoyance. I also want to ensure we have private contact information for more pleasant communication. What is your WhatsApp number?

Dan: Use my email, dan@danharkey.com

Ho Le: I frequently contact friends and family since WhatsApp is a more secure platform for conversations.

Dan: My phone number is 949-533-8315, which works on WhatsApp.

Ho Le: Great, I'll message you on WhatsApp tomorrow! I'm looking forward to chatting with you more there.

Dan: Renee, what is your email and phone number?

Ho Le: I haven't heard back from you yet.

Ho Le: Hey Dan, this is Ho Le. Nice to talk to you here.

Dan: I sent her verbal instructions, Ho Le. I need your phone number and email address, and that's where it got dicey. I knew I had hooked a chatbot.

Ho Le: What do you mean by that? Anyway, once we stay in touch there, we can do whatever we want. It's nice to hear your voice; you have such a lovely voice, too.

Ho Le: How is the day going so far?

Ho Le: (Big Zinger) Giving an email address and phone number does not indicate whether the person is real or not. The only way to know if the person is real is to see each other in person. In the future, after we get to know each other and build trust, we can travel and eat together at my favorite restaurant.

Ho Le: Then, out of the blue, an irritating voice message on WhatsApp said, "Who can you say that to?"

The average person could not comprehend that with autimated technology this is a normal course of business for 10s of thousands of us suspecting suckers who this that some honey is genuinely interested in having a conversation with them.

If you want to develop a following on Facebook, do not respond to friend requests from sweet honeys who have no information about themselves. Please ensure that your applicant has a relevant profession or interest in their profile, such as being a realtor or a mortgage broker, or shares a similar interest you have, and is located in a recognizable area.

And certainly delete all the honeys who have no data about themselves other than their Phd in nuclear physics, with advanced studies in Amsterdam, and who are selling cosmetics in New York.