fromArs Technica1 month agoShopper denied $51 refund for 20TB HDD that's mostly a weighted plastic boxBeware of low-cost storage devices, as they may turn out to be scams featuring deceptive firmware and fake capacities.
SF real estatefromNew York Post2 months agoReal ID scams target applicants as deadline hits - this is one red flag to watch out forBeware of scams related to Real ID; processing can only be done in-person at a DMV.
NYC parentsfromEngadget3 months agoNew Jersey AG sues Discord over alleged child safety failuresNew Jersey's Attorney General is suing Discord over safety controls, alleging misleading practices regarding child safety.Discord defends its safety measures amidst ongoing legal challenges.
fromBusiness Matters3 months agoOne in four Brits scammed buying tickets for popular events, Nationwide warnsNationwide's survey found that one in four UK adults fell victim to ticket scams, with an average loss of £82, highlighting a troubling trend.UK news
fromwww.npr.org4 months ago(Don't) click here to pay your tolls: How you can stop spam textsSmishing scams are increasingly common, exploiting various pretexts to deceive consumers, including fake toll charges and unsolicited refunds.
Startup companiesfromBusiness Insider5 months agoCustomers are fraudulently asking delivery apps for refunds on food they receivedRefund fraud significantly impacts food delivery apps, leading to substantial losses.Diners exploit loopholes in delivery services by falsely claiming issues to receive refunds.