An Auckland woman was “mentally and financially drained” after losing more than $300,000 to several overseas accounts in a social media romance scam. Photo / 123rf.com An Auckland woman was “mentally and financially drained” after losing more than $300,000 to several overseas accounts in a social media romance scam. The…
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BRYAN, Texas — When Ashlee Collins’ aunt told her about the Greater Friendship District Association’s Parent Awareness session, she knew it was a great opportunity to bring her kids out. Her sons start middle and elementary school on Thursday, and as a mother, she wants to make sure they stay…
19-year-old Ghanaian student builds AI social powered networking App | #lovescams | #datingapps
In view of this, Buzz Chat was born and is primarily the basic social feed system that allows users to share their thoughts. From addressing mental health concerns to selling products on the app itself, Buzz Chat is all about revolutionizing the way Africans connect and create in the digital…
How Not To Get Scammed Buying Concert Tickets On Social Media | #lovescams | #datingapps
In late 2022, Taylor Swift broke the internet by announcing the Eras Tour, a nationwide jaunt that celebrates her nine-album career. “Swifties,” as Swift’s fans call themselves, were ecstatic — that is, until Ticketmaster, the sole platform selling tickets for the tour, was unable to keep up with massive demand and crashed,…
Jay Rerekura: Scams are as old as time. Here’s my advice for avoiding them | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
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,…
Extortion scam involving dating, social media apps hits central Ohio | #lovescams | #datingapps
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week, Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is warning residents about a string of extortions involving dating and social media apps happening in the region. According to Crime Stoppers, robbery detectives report a significant increase in the reports, typically involving a man meeting an unknown suspect on…
Viral Social Media Trend Helps Find You If You Go Missing | #lovescams | #datingapps
As a child, I had almost an irrational fear of getting kidnapped from my house. As crazy as it sounds, I would fall asleep figuring out where I would hide if someone came into the house to get me. I’ve told the story before of how my dad would try…
Six Social Engineering Techniques Popular with Scammers | #lovescams | #datingapps
Social engineering tactics used by scammers involve exploiting human characteristics like curiosity, impatience, gullibility, tech addiction, and burnout. Perry Carpenter, chief evangelist and security officer for KnowBe4, shares common social engineering hacking tactics and ways to limit the risk they pose. Social engineering is one of the most prevalent attack…
Federal Agencies Launch Joint Effort to Alert Online Daters and Social Media Users of Romance Scams That Have Cost Americans Millions | #lovescams | #datingapps
Washington, D.C. — Today, five federal agencies joined forces to remind the public about the ongoing dangers of romance scams. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the U.S….
Kanye West announces plans to buy far-right social media app Parler | #lovescams | #datingapps
Kanye West has been locked out of other social media platforms such as Twitter (Picture: FilmMagic) Kanye West has started the process of buying social media app Parler, which is associated with far-right views and figures such as Donald Trump. The Grammy-winning rapper has faced mounting backlash in recent weeks…