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Scams with Steve: Beware of AI-powered romance scams
NBC 10 Providence· 4 days agoBentley University professor and creator of scamicide.com Steve Weisman said scammers are masters at manipulating our emotions to trick us out of money,...
‘She Hooked Me’: How an Online Scam Cost a Senior Citizen His Life’s Savings
The Wall Street Journal· 1 day agoIt did and he received the money. Red Flags There were warning signs along the way. The victim’s...
Virtual kidnapping scams have targeted international students, police warn
Scripps News via AOL· 2 days agoVirtual kidnapping scams involving international students have some alarmed and issuing alerts after...
New Yorkers lost over $30M to romance scams in 2023: Study
Fox local via AOL· 3 days agoFor instance, Fortune reported that a South Korean woman lost $50,770 in a romance scam after she fell in love with a deepfake version of Elon Musk. Another case involved ...
What are catfishing scams? How to not become a victim yourself
PC World· 6 days agoCatfishing is a common and dangerous scam technique. If so, you’ve fallen victim to a so-called...
Remote Amazon Tribe Connects To Internet, Gets Addicted To Porn and Social Media - Slashdot
Slashdot· 4 days agoThe New York Times reports: After only nine months with Starlink, the Marubo are already grappling with the same challenges that have racked American households for years: teenagers glued to ...
AI phone scams sound scary real. Do these 5 things to protect yourself and your family
ZDNet· 3 days agoIf you or your loved one has posted videos on YouTube or TikTok video, for example, a scammer needs...
The emotional and financial consequences of romance scams
In Touch Weekly· 5 days agoAs online dating has become more popular, finding love has never been more accessible. Romance scams...
She thought she found love in a Japanese host club. Then the bills ballooned – and she was coerced...
CNN via Yahoo News· 1 day agoJapan’s “host clubs” sell male companionship to lonely women. But some women end up deep in debt —...
These Cell Phones for Seniors Are Reliable, Fun, and Easy to Use
Best Products via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThese best cell phones for seniors allow older family members or friends to stay connected while...