ATLANTA — Plenty of people still throw around the 16th century proverb “all is fair in love and war,” but the Renaissance never had to contend with mobile dating apps. Eye-opening new research by a team at Georgia State University reveals just how treacherous the world of online dating is becoming,…
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Shreya Datta thought she had met her dream guy on Hinge, but ended up being scammed out of $450,000 in a cryptocurrency investment scheme known as “pig butchering” — a loose translation of the name of the online scam in China, where it’s thought to have originated. Datta, 37, shared…
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NEW YORK — With the help of technology, scammers are tricking Americans out of more money than ever before. But there are steps you can take to keep your money and information safe. In 2022, reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion — a 30 percent increase from 2021,…
This retired San Antonio man says his wife got scammed by a ‘romantic interest’ online — and he’s willing to pay up. Here’s what Dave Ramsey told him | #lovescams | #datingapps
‘I didn’t see the warning signs’: This retired San Antonio man says his wife got scammed by a ‘romantic interest’ online — and he’s willing to pay up. Here’s what Dave Ramsey told him After a retired San Antonio man found out his wife had been the victim of an…
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I recently thought of my grandparents, and this weird thing (at the time I thought it was weird, anyway) that they used to do: Unplug many of their appliances when they weren’t in use. When grandma was done watching “As The World Turns” and “Guiding Light,” she’d reach behind the…
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Are robots coming to steal your time, money, and maybe even your heart? Recent technology advances have created new AI-related security threats, and while they don’t look like what you’ve seen in the movies, you might be at risk. Artificial intelligence has taken mind-boggling leaps forward in terms of what…
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It’s not just the elderly who can be caught out with scams. Anyone is vulnerable. Photo / NZME Comment Facebook is arguably one of the most popular social media platforms in New Zealand, with millions of users. Depending on who you ask, of course. There are other great contenders that,…
Top Scams Targeting Retirees: Here’s All You Need To Know | #lovescams | #datingapps
(MENAFN- ValueWalk) Financial scams are on the rise, especially targeting retirees. Such scams are so prevalent that they are considered to be the“crime of the 21st century.” Financial scams are difficult to prosecute and often go unreported, and thus, are considered to be low-risk crimes. For retirees, however,…
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Scams do not change much from year to year. Crooks will use the same tactics, but with a different twist. SAN ANTONIO — Scams can cost you. Consumers in the San Antonio area lost almost $2 million last year according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Here are scams to…
With This Crime On The Rise, Here’s What Montanans Need To Know. | #lovescams | #datingapps
There is a “new” crime that is happening across the country, and it’s apparently gaining in popularity. “Jugging” is happening all over the United States, and we have some useful tips that we’re going to pass along to help you remain safe. First, let’s talk about exactly what “jugging” is….