The hottest Scam Substack posts right now

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Deepfaked Shit is Getting Real

Marcus on AI • 3438 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Scam
  1. An entire cast of deepfaked people scammed a company out of $25 million
  2. Even a suspicious employee fell for the deepfake scam
  3. AI developers should be accountable for the negative impacts of their technology

Cảnh báo: OneCoin là một trò lừa đảo

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 09 May 17
💰 Finance Scam
  1. OneCoin is a fraudulent scheme involving multi-level marketing that has been banned in some countries like Germany, Italy, and India.
  2. It's important to be cautious of investment opportunities and conduct thorough research, especially in the realm of cryptocurrency.
  3. Being knowledgeable about a topic can empower individuals to recognize and alert others about potential scams, regardless of personal gain.

Vụ lừa đảo Macbook Air

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 10
🕹 Technology Scam
  1. Scammers can be clever in their schemes, like creating auctions to deceive victims and switching SIM cards to escape after receiving payment.
  2. Having comprehensive information about a scammer's activities is crucial for identifying and capturing them, highlighting the importance of security monitoring.
  3. Criminals may unintentionally leave real personal information behind, making it difficult for them to evade detection in the long run.
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