Through the controversial internet.org initiative, Facebook now serves as The Internet to the majority of the world’s marginalised demographic. Payal Arora discusses internet regulation in the global South and highlights that while the West have had privacy laws in place since the 1970s, the emerging markets are only now seriously grappling with…
On Valentine’s Day, watch out for romance scams on Facebook and dating apps | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
For many of the people caught up in an online romance scam, it starts something like this: You’re scrolling through a platform like Instagram, and you get a message from an attractive stranger. They say they’re in the military and are stationed abroad and it’s hard for them to travel…
Santander bids to clamp down on Facebook Marketplace scams | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
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…
How to Avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Photo: Natee Meepian (Shutterstock) It’s nearly Black Friday and Cyber Monday—that beautiful time of the year when Americans forego their normal, sensible fiscal concerns and embrace the spirit of debauched consumerism that our great country is really all about. But before you bust out that credit card to needlessly splurge…
Over Half (55%) Of Kiwi Facebook Users Are Concerned About Being Scammed On Social Media Marketplaces | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Tuesday, 3 October 2023, 9:40 amPress Release: Norton It’s never too early to start thinking about saving money while online shopping over the holidays. E-commerce has become increasingly prevalent in New Zealand, and many Kiwi retailers offer transactions through bricks and clicks. With a whopping 96% of New Zealanders shopping…
Indonesia arrests 88 Chinese nationals over online romance scams | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
BATAM – Indonesian police said Wednesday they have arrested 88 Chinese citizens for involvement in a cross-border telephone and online romance scam syndicate after receiving a tip from the Chinese security ministry. The suspects, including five women, were arrested on Batam island, next to Singapore, said Riau Islands police spokesperson…
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…
Indonesia arrests 88 Chinese nationals over online romance scams | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
BATAM – Indonesian police said Wednesday they have arrested 88 Chinese citizens for involvement in a cross-border telephone and online romance scam syndicate after receiving a tip from the Chinese security ministry. The suspects, including five women, were arrested on Batam island, next to Singapore, said Riau Islands police spokesperson…
Indonesia arrests 88 Chinese nationals over online romance scams | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
BATAM – Indonesian police said Wednesday they have arrested 88 Chinese citizens for involvement in a cross-border telephone and online romance scam syndicate after receiving a tip from the Chinese security ministry. The suspects, including five women, were arrested on Batam island, next to Singapore, said Riau Islands police spokesperson…
Indonesia arrests 88 Chinese nationals over online romance scams | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
BATAM – Indonesian police said Wednesday they have arrested 88 Chinese citizens for involvement in a cross-border telephone and online romance scam syndicate after receiving a tip from the Chinese security ministry. The suspects, including five women, were arrested on Batam island, next to Singapore, said Riau Islands police spokesperson…