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There is a scam going around that seems to be mainly targeting CT accounts.I received several of these emails today about a "content issue".They then sent you to a website that looks like the X Help Center.When you click on the "Appeal Now" button, they ask you to log into your account, stealing your info.Always double check the sender, or ideally do not pay attention to emails from X at all. All information is displayed in the app anyway ...

The downfall of LaunchCoin is sad to see.I was a massive bull in the ecosystem as a whole&& genuinely believe the idea of REAL products having tokenized capabilities is extremely feasible and a potential for a paradigm shift.What I thought was going to happen- Products with tokens that have token sinks- Raise capital to continue operations and have a vested interest with said token, as more volume = more fees- Real products, with real token use cases, legitimize cryptoWhat has actually happened- Scam after ...

Scam AltmanRob Wiblin (@robertwiblin):Huge repository of information about OpenAI and Altman just dropped — 'The OpenAI Files'.There's so much crazy shit in there. Here's what Claude highlighted to me:1. Altman listed himself as Y Combinator chairman in SEC filings for years — a total fabrication (?!):"To ...

Core Viewpoint - Meta has allegedly allowed thousands of fraudulent ads to run on its platforms to avoid losing advertising revenue, leading to significant scam complaints linked to its services [1][15]. Group 1: Fraudulent Activities - Meta's platforms accounted for nearly half of all scam complaints related to Zelle transactions reported by JPMorgan Chase between mid-2023 and mid-2024 [15]. - The scale of fraud on Meta's platforms has reportedly increased, driven by cryptocurrency schemes, AI-generated content, and criminal operations based in Southeast Asia [3][12]. - Specific scams include deceptive ads falsely associated with legitimate businesses, such as a wholesale business in Atlanta, which were used to promote heavily discounted merchandise [4][6]. Group 2: User Impact - Users have fallen victim to various scams, including fake ads promising free products from reputable brands, leading to unauthorized charges totaling hundreds of dollars [7][11]. - Many scams involve the sale of nonexistent puppies, with victims often sending deposits for pets that never arrive [9][11]. Group 3: Company Response and Revenue - Meta has reported a 22% increase in ad revenue last year, exceeding $160 billion, while allegedly tolerating multiple fraud "strikes" before banning accounts [13]. - The company claims that 85% of ad accounts removed for policy violations never spent money, and nearly 70% are banned shortly after creation [14]. - Despite claims of taking action against scams, internal sources indicate that Meta has been hesitant to impose stricter controls on advertisers to protect revenue [12][20]. Group 4: Legal and Ethical Considerations - Meta asserts it holds no legal responsibility for fraudulent content on its platforms, citing Section 230 of federal telecommunications law [18][19]. - The company has faced criticism for its alleged lack of action against overseas scam operations, which have been linked to severe criminal activities, including human trafficking [16][20].