One could anticipate that if someone happened to spot another poster here with whom they have been in contact previously, they would simply send a PM saying “hi, remember me?” and not post it as a public shout on a thread - unless there is an ulterior motive, of course!
Now, I am not saying here that you specifically are doing any such thing, but this is a common element in “soft sell” marketing.
First, the seller “advertises” his own successes and the hard work undergone to achieve that position - this attracts the attention of the gullible and desperate.
Second, he drops the bait that he has students and actually fast lane mentors them to the same state of success - this convinces the gullible and the desparate that they could also be one of them.
Third, an “existing” contact makes a timely “third-party” appearance acknowledging the mentor and, in the eyes of the gullible and the desperate, thus confirming his authenticity.
Fourth, the gullible and desperate send in their PMS to the holy mentor, begging to be accepted into the elites.
However, I am not saying you are playing this role, only that your public declaration of being a former contact, by coincidence, fits that particular role.
Aferall you have said previously on other threads:
You say that you do not know what I am talking about, well read through this thread and you might get some idea of the breadth of the awareness here on BP of such marketing approaches. It happens.
The problem with any kind of public internet activity is that one never knows with whom one is talking. Not their circumstances, not their authenticity, not their intentions or motives, whether they speak the truth or not, whether pics are genuine or photoshopped, whether their profille pics are genuine or a misleader, etc, etc.
Therefore one should always approach any such situation with caution and even a hint of cynicism - especially before parting with any money.
But I am sure you are aware of all this, being a successful trader and mentor to others?