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X @Cointelegraph
Cointelegraph· 2025-08-25 14:01
🚨 ALERT: About $582K was drained over the weekend in two big wallet drainer cases, per @web3_antivirus.$452K in stETH and $130K in SPX, each swept in two pulls. In both incidents, prior malicious approvals let scammers to empty the balances immediately.[Brought to you by @web3_antivirus] ...
X @Forbes
Forbes· 2025-08-23 17:59
The Better Business Bureau issued a warning to online shoppers after dozens of people reported they've fallen for scams when trying to buy popular Labubu dolls online and, in some cases, lost hundreds of dollars.https://t.co/YD4dXELOpH https://t.co/1NSlTM6NEW ...
X @Binance
Binance· 2025-08-23 17:00
Our team recently visited the Singapore Police Force to explore areas for enhancing collaboration, disrupting scams, and driving joint enforcement actions.This visit underscores #Binance’s commitment to building strong partnerships with law enforcement agencies worldwide. https://t.co/94PM4S1zZa ...
X @BBC News (World)
BBC News (World)· 2025-08-22 13:33
Chinese scammers deported in Nigeria sting on 'foreign-led syndicate' https://t.co/GEFnJcbuWH ...
X @mert | helius.dev
mert | helius.dev· 2025-08-21 20:43
can you guys like pls stop buying scams ...
X @Ansem
Ansem 🧸💸· 2025-08-21 18:24
do think its pretty incredible that the richest man on the planet is shilling softcore ai companion bots & the president of the free world made $1B+ in PNL launching a memecoin of his likenesswhen degeneracy & amoralism peak, what is the ensuing tradebased16z (@based16z):Scams used to be fun.Suckers believed in "the tech" and the promoters sold a dream. Now, people don't pretend to believe.Opendoor is a synecdoche for the 2025 transition toward apathetic grift. In 2021, Keith and Chamath dumped on people wh ...
X @Ansem
Ansem 🧸💸· 2025-08-21 18:17
RT based16z (@based16z)Scams used to be fun.Suckers believed in "the tech" and the promoters sold a dream. Now, people don't pretend to believe.Opendoor is a synecdoche for the 2025 transition toward apathetic grift. In 2021, Keith and Chamath dumped on people who believed in the 'company". Now, some guy is standing outside of Drake's house to pump OPEN cause it's like carvana.People are openly looting.- Chamath writing "no crying in the casino" in official offering documents- Microstrategy mgmt saying "sha ...
X @Forbes
Forbes· 2025-08-21 17:59
Scam Alert - Better Business Bureau warns online shoppers of scams related to popular Labubu dolls [1] - Dozens of people have reported falling victim to these scams [1] - Victims have lost hundreds of dollars in some cases [1] Target - The scams target individuals attempting to purchase Labubu dolls online [1]
Why Timeshares Still Thrive Despite Their Scammy Reputation
Industry Overview - The timeshare industry is a $35.7 billion industry undergoing rebranding as vacation clubs to attract younger demographics [1] - Despite changes, the industry still faces fundamental issues [1] - Timeshares are generally considered a poor investment and attract scammers [2] Business Model Evolution - Timeshare companies integrate multiple businesses: developers, banks, resort managers, and hotel management [4] - The industry has capitalized on the popularity of vacation rentals, similar to Airbnb [4] - A shift towards points-based systems, resembling frequent flyer miles, offers flexibility in booking stays [5] Sales and Reputation - Large timeshare companies adhere to brand standards, reducing unethical sales tactics [7] - Reselling timeshares is challenging due to annual fees, making them a liability [8] - An industry exists to help owners exit timeshares, but some companies are fraudulent [9] Profitability - Timeshare companies profit from new buyers, loans, and annual fees, not from providing returns to owners [10] - Companies gain control through points-based systems and can rent out unused rooms [6] - Consolidation and licensing agreements with reputable brands have helped improve the industry's image [6]
X @Wu Blockchain
Wu Blockchain· 2025-08-21 14:18
Binance: Scammers are sending fake SMS messages pretending to be from Binance. They want to trick you by saying your account is “at risk” and make you call fake support telephone numbers or click dangerous links. Binance will never reach out directly via SMS or phone calls. If you receive such messages, they are almost certainly scams. ...