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Deepfaked Shit is Getting Real

Marcus on AI • 3438 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24

🕹 Technology Deepfake AI Scam Ethics Social Impact

An entire cast of deepfaked people scammed a company out of $25 million
Even a suspicious employee fell for the deepfake scam
AI developers should be accountable for the negative impacts of their technology

The World’s Littlest Skyscraper is Hilarious (And a Giant Scam on the Rich)

Pryor Questions • 336 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23

💾 History Scam Architecture Small Town

The World's Littlest Skyscraper was a giant scam on the rich by misleading them with incorrect measurements.
Always read the fine print to avoid falling for deceptive schemes.
Sometimes, the biggest scams can come in the smallest packages.

Another day, another concert scam on Facebook

Boiler Room • 98 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23

🎭️ Culture Scam Concerts Social media

Be careful of concert scams on Facebook, especially for popular artists like The Weeknd.
Consider getting a subscription to Boiler Room for access to full post archives.
Be cautious with sponsored ads on Facebook, they might not always be genuine.

Cảnh báo: OneCoin là một trò lừa đảo

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 09 May 17

💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Scam

OneCoin is a fraudulent scheme involving multi-level marketing that has been banned in some countries like Germany, Italy, and India.
It's important to be cautious of investment opportunities and conduct thorough research, especially in the realm of cryptocurrency.
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 Cybersecurity Scam Crime Internet Privacy

Scammers can be clever in their schemes, like creating auctions to deceive victims and switching SIM cards to escape after receiving payment.
Having comprehensive information about a scammer's activities is crucial for identifying and capturing them, highlighting the importance of security monitoring.
Criminals may unintentionally leave real personal information behind, making it difficult for them to evade detection in the long run.

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