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X @Ansem
Ansem 馃Ц馃捀路 2025-10-06 13:15
have a fake impersonator on telegram, somehow has the same username, registered in august 2025 but it isnt my account - not sure how but will never dm you first on there its not me ...
Meet the 'Chinese Trump' winning followers with his spot-on impersonation
NBC News路 2025-10-06 12:49
Market & Audience - The speaker has a large Chinese following who primarily speak Chinese and rely on subtitles [1] - The speaker's audience appreciates their mannerisms, gestures, and expressions [2] Content & Motivation - The speaker's initial motivation for impersonating Trump was comedic [2] - The speaker aims to entertain and make people laugh [2] Potential Future Content - The speaker suggests the possibility of creating content related to Elon Musk ("musk") [3] - The speaker encourages people to visit China, specifically Chongqing [3]
X @Unipcs (aka 'Bonk Guy') 馃帓
Unipcs (aka 'Bonk Guy') 馃帓路 2025-10-01 12:02
i have been informed that there are several scam channels and users impersonating me on Telegramone of these channels has 33,000+ subscribers (likely fake and botted)please beware of these channels!i only have one Telegram channel where i journal:https://t.co/RdPNpxjwRBi.e. the channel's username on Telegram is: 'UNIPCSJOURNAL'every other Telegram channel bearing my name, picture, or purporting to be associated with me is a scami also want to add that:- it is completely free to join my Telegram channel. i h ...
FBI says fake apartment ads on social media a growing scam
NBC News路 2025-09-25 00:30
Real Estate Scam Overview - Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are increasingly used for apartment hunting, but many listings are scams posted by individuals impersonating real estate agents [1] - Scammers repost legitimate videos with significantly lower rents to lure potential renters into quickly paying application fees [2] - The FBI has identified this as a growing scam [2] Scam Tactics and Impact - Scammers use photos and credentials of licensed real estate agents to create fake listings [4] - Victims are often asked to pay application fees, sometimes hundreds of dollars, for apartments they never see [3] - One victim lost $350 in an application fee for a Manhattan apartment listed at $1,100 per month [3] Social Media Response - TikTok reports proactively removing 97% of content violating impersonation guidelines in Q1 [5] - Meta uses automated and manual systems to block abusive accounts, but scammers constantly adapt their tactics [5] - Real estate agents find reporting and removing fake accounts a constant "whack-a-mole" situation [6] Prevention Tips - Research market rates to understand typical rents in the desired area [7] - Never send money for a rental unit that hasn't been seen in person [7] - Application fees are typically $25-$50, not hundreds of dollars [7] - Independently verify the contact information of the person listing the property, rather than clicking links in the ad [7]
X @TechCrunch
TechCrunch路 2025-08-09 00:40
Security Threat - Impersonators are targeting companies [1] - The impersonators are using fake TechCrunch outreach [1]
California man accused of posing as firefighter during wildfires
NBC News路 2025-07-17 17:38
Legal Issues - Steve Farzam faces 28 charges in LA Superior Court [2] - Charges include discharging a laser at an aircraft, assaulting a firefighter, impersonating a fire officer, and trespassing on closed lands [2] Incident Details - A fire truck with burn damage was found at a Wilmington towyard [1] - The fire truck originated from a Palisad's home [1] - The resident of the Palisad's home, Steve Farzam, was taken into custody after search warrants were served [1] - Trespassing and impersonating a fire officer occurred 10 days into the Palisades incident [2]