Banco Santander is to stop bank transfers for Facebook Marketplace payments in cases where a customer has not seen the item in person. The move comes as Santander customers have lost nearly £6.5 million so far this year to Facebook Marketplace scams, an increase of almost 50% over the…
Stoughton Community Calendar: Oct. 5-15 | Community | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Thursday, Oct. 5 Stoughton Police Department Presents: Refuse to be a Victim 1 p.m. Stoughton Area Senior Center, 248 W. Main St. The Stoughton Police Department is sharing a monthly series about protecting yourself, with each month focusing on a different topic. October’s session will focus on scams. There are…
VA and artificial intelligence; GI Bill transfers and scams | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
VA and artificial intelligence A new VA study to develop artificial intelligence that can predict aggressive prostate cancer began July 1. Five VA medical centers are working together to develop an artificial intelligence algorithm that can predict if a case of prostate cancer might spread to other parts of the…
Protecting seniors from online scams, fraud | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Jim Miller Special correspondent QUESTION: I spend a lot of time online and love the convenience of paying bills, shopping, and keeping up with my grandkids on Facebook and Instagram. But a few months ago, my computer was infected with malware, and I just found out someone opened up a…
EDITORIAL: A lesson in safe back to school shopping | Opinion | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
We still have a little bit of July left but if you’ve been somewhere like Target or Walmart in the past week or so it’s pretty clear that the start of a new school year is right around the corner. Stocking up on all those school supplies — don’t forget…
ANZ to implement name checks on transactions – Finance – Strategy | #lovescams | #datingapps
ANZ Banking Group will follow other ‘big four’ banks in introducing a name-checking function on transactions, in part to avoid payments being made to scammers. CBA, Westpac and NAB have progressively enabled similar capabilities over the first half of the year. Speaking at a parliamentary review of the country’s major banks, ANZ…
Lloyds bank scam warning after man loses £42,000 online and ‘can’t buy dream home’ | Personal Finance | Finance | #lovescams | #datingapps
One man lost £42,000 life savings after falling victim to this scam and warns others to watch out for the signs. Online dating is a popular way to meet new people, but fraudsters use fake profiles to try to steal money from people by preying on their emotions. Alexandr Gutu,…
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Savvy Senior: Best dating apps for seniors | News | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Dear Savvy Senior: Can you recommend some good online dating apps or sites for retirees? I’m a 66-year-old widow and would like to find a new friend to spend time with, but don’t know where to turn. — Cautious Carol Dear Carol: Whether you’re interested in dating again or just…
Best dating apps for retirees | Valley Life | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Can you recommend some good online dating apps or sites for retirees? I’m a 66-year-old widow and would like to find a new friend to spend time with, but don’t know where to turn. Whether you’re interested in dating again or just looking for a friend to spend time with,…