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X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-11-01 09:31
Criminals use high-tech voice-cloning software to scam people out of money. @juliejargon offers a low-tech solution: a family code word https://t.co/SWgmmedcxE ...
X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-10-31 02:17
RT Douglass Mackey (@DougMackeyCase)BREAKING: I have been targeted by an incredibly sophisticated Indian scam.The Indian scammer has acquired my personal, non-public email address and knowledge of financial products that I own and financial monitoring tools that I use.Using that info, the Indian is trying to get me to download a file that will compromise my machine and give him access to my credentials that he will then use to steal the money in my accounts.How did this scammer get access to my personal, no ...
X @Decrypt
Decrypt· 2025-10-29 16:49
Bitcoin ATMs Used for 'Missed Jury Duty' Scam, Massachusetts Police Warn► https://t.co/PiQfJ8nn7h https://t.co/PiQfJ8nn7h ...
AI, Cyberbullying, and the Mental Health Crisis | Prashasth Baliga | TEDxAsia Pacific U
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-29 16:47
Scam Overview - The presentation discusses "pig butchering," a scam that starts with random messages on WhatsApp and evolves into a sophisticated fraud involving human trafficking [1][2][3] - The scam involves grooming victims, building trust, and then enticing them to invest in fake schemes, often involving cryptocurrency [4][5][6] - Victims are lured with promises of high returns, initially seeing small profits, but are eventually defrauded of large sums, including life savings [6][7][8][9] Modus Operandi - Scammers create fake online identities and build relationships with victims over time, often showcasing a luxurious lifestyle [4][5] - The scam has evolved from targeting primarily Chinese individuals to a global operation, facilitated by human trafficking to staff scam compounds [15][16] - These scam compounds, located in special economic zones in countries like Cambodia and Myanmar, exploit trafficked individuals to conduct scams [12][17][18] Economic and Social Impact - The scam industry is estimated to be a $75 billion market, with year-on-year returns of 40% [25][26] - The scam targets vulnerable individuals, including senior citizens, leading to financial loss, mental trauma, and erosion of trust [27][28][29] - The rise of AI and deep fakes is exacerbating the problem, making it harder to distinguish between real and fake interactions [22][23][24] Countermeasures - Awareness and education are crucial to combating these scams, requiring collaboration between educational institutions, tech companies, and governments [36][37][38] - Big tech companies should be held accountable for implementing safeguards and algorithms to prevent scams [40] - Governments need to enact regulations and policies to address transnational crimes, and law enforcement should handle cases with empathy to encourage reporting [41][42]
X @CoinMarketCap
CoinMarketCap· 2025-10-29 06:00
SCAM ALERT: CoinMarketCap does NOT have a Token/Coin. If you see a promotion for CMC-Tokens, it is a Fake/Scam! ...
X @IcoBeast.eth🦇🔊
IcoBeast.eth🦇🔊· 2025-10-28 20:17
tbh going just as expected https://t.co/KMJDoextsMIcoBeast.eth🦇🔊 (@beast_ico):@OGDfarmer p sure we get another scam dump to about 4k on ETH and turbo send through FOMC+china deal and then it's off the races for November ...
X @Ash Crypto
Ash Crypto· 2025-10-28 18:51
🚨SCAM ALERT🚨There’s a fake Telegram channel pretending to be ASH CRYPTO CALLS and posting “crypto signals.”❌ It’s NOT me.❌ we will NEVER ask you for money.If you see it, report & leave immediately.Our only official Telegram is in our x Bio. https://t.co/kGqg3BSQPa ...