When Are You Free for Coffee? Long Lost Friend, or Scammer?

Someone sending you a direct message such as “When are you free for coffee?” can
be more than just a casual invitation in the interconnected world of today. This
seemingly innocuous question could come from a long-lost friend who wants to
reconnect with you, or, maybe, from a scammer trying to lure you into a trap,
the Federal Trade Commission recently warned.

The Friendly Reconnection

The intent is genuine when an old friend actually reaches out with a simple
“When are you free for coffee?”.