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Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Are 'advanced electromagnetic' de-icing devices for your car legit? I took one apart to find out

An electromagnetic 'antifreeze' snow-removal gadget is a scam and does not remove ice; it contains only a tiny circuit, battery, solar panel, and LED.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Amazon is now refunding customers up to $51 after its $2.5 billion Prime settlement. Here's how to know if you qualify.

Eligible customers can receive refunds up to $51 from Amazon as part of a $1.5 billion refund program tied to a $2.5 billion FTC settlement over Prime enrollments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The wire began to smoke': how to avoid counterfeits scams on Vinted and other resale sites

When Maheen found a brand-new Dyson Airwrap for the bargain price of 260 on the resale website Vinted, she was thrilled. The seller's reviews were all five-star, and she trusted in the buyer-protection policy should something go wrong. Sold new, an Airwrap costs between 400 and 480, but Maheen did not suspect anything was amiss. I had used Vinted many times and it was simple and straightforward. Nothing had ever gone wrong, she says.
E-Commerce
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Ruthless timeshare fraud robbed elderly of savings

A 28m timeshare fraud duped over 3,500 victims, extracting millions via worthless "Monster Credits" and leaving many elderly owners burdened with unsellable timeshares.
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