fraud
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Beware of These Personalised ChatGPT Email Scams
ChatGPT is not unlike a smart child — intelligent, yes, but also easily manipulated. A kid might understand the difference between “good” and “bad,” but an ill-intended adult can often convince a child to do something “bad” if they choose the right words and use the right approach. And this was the case with ChatGPT…
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How to Spot a Fake-Arse Website
A fake website is a scammer’s attempt to seem like a reputable business, when in reality, they don’t actually provide any goods or services: Their “business” is to trick you into thinking they do, and to get you to pay for it. There are different types of fake websites to be aware of: those that…
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Stop Following New Finance ‘Trends’
Whether it’s investing in the newest cryptocurrency, or eyeing some type of “make money while doing nothing!” scheme, it can be hard to resist all the shiny “new” finance trends that constantly pop up. Often, though, these trends aren’t actually all that new — and even if they are, it’s important to look for signs…
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The Many Ways You Can Get Scammed Selling Your Things Online
The convenience of the internet has allowed us to reach networks we would otherwise never reach — but that also means we’re exposing ourselves to those with ill intentions. In particular, when you put your email or phone number on online market sites, you’re becoming a target for scammers.