Keep Supporting Us!

Had this exchange on Instagram. I should mention that I really, really love calling out bots. Also, Bernie Taupin is my favorite songwriter and I do follow his account there - it's the only social media I've seen him active on.

Buckle up ... this gets long.
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AL - Hello I'm Arielle leamann a member of Mr @bernietaupinofficial social media management team, he's asked us to do a survey of Instagram with the most frequent comments, posts, tags etc on his profile, and upon completion you emerged as one of the most frequent, it's his personal request that i get in touch with you, he'd like to have a personal conversation with you and express his profound gratitude

Me - Oh really?
Seems like something he could have done himself then

AL - He requested we the managing member get him a loyal and supporting fan
How long have you been a fan ?

Me - Been a fan a long time and I'm not buying any of this.

AL - Thanks for the support we appreciate

AL - Replied to you
Been a fan a long time and I'm not buying any of this.
What do you mean by the last sentence?

Me - Are you a bot or is English not your first language?

AL - I speak other languages

Me - Good for you

AL - Are you ready to have a personal conversation with Mr bernietaupin?

(somewhere in here, she sends what is supposed to be a screenshot between her and Taupin. It has the same photo as his actual account)

Me - That message allegedly from his account doesnt have the verified check mark
And I'm guessing you're a bot

AL - Hahaha
You really think I'm a bot ??

Me - Yup

AL - You are wrong
You just missed a life changing opportunity
Have a nice day

(she resends the same screenshot)

Me - That's the same thing you sent me before.
And I never said no. I just don't think this is rral.

AL - He requested we do this okay
But you just missed

Me - How did I miss anything if I never said no?

AL - We love the fact that you were able to adentify the real from fake

Me - Uh-huh

AL - This show that you are truly a good fan
You needs to be rewarded
And keep supporting us

Me - Yeah, I do
Haha....support how?

AL - We always received so many news from different fans about how fake account writes to them
We are currently working with the FBI and the CIA

Me - Oh really? I'm sure they're enjoying this too then

AL - Hope you have not falling victim before now ?

Me - I'm not falling victim now either.

AL - Replied to you
I'm not falling victim now either.
What do you mean ?

Me - You said you hoped u hadn't been a victim. I haven't been and am still not.
You bots need better english skills

AL - Have a wonderful day

Me - What happened to my grand opportunity?

AL - You lack manner of approach ,I don't think my boss needs to have a conversation with you because you are rude

Me - Omg that's hilarious

AL - I would have given you the chance but you screwed everything you uses insulting words
Just keep supporting
Thanks once again
We appreciate

Me - The truth isn't supposed to be insulting but okay 🤷‍♀️

Within an hour, I had a message request from this supposed Bernie Taupin account, which I rejected. So much for being too rude!