"Welcome to the era of only Spotify Plays matter - let's take a look at the underbelly of streaming scams affecting independent artists."β€”Venus Theory

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Arthur Knight was convicted in a Utah court earlier today of rape.

If you wanna say, "You can't make that shit up.", you would be wrong. This is the stuff Hollywood movie scripts are made of - except he made it all up, including over half a dozen names, his own death from Lou Gerrig's disease, and a Harvard education, among other scholarly accomplishments.

But you should see for yourself, really. This is almost unbelievable - as is just about anything "Nick", has ever said...

https://metro.co.uk/2024/05/20/story-behind-channel-4s-imposter-documentary-nicholas-rossi-20876366/

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The story behind Channel 4's Imposter documentary on Nicholas Rossi

Imposter: The Man Who Came Back from the Dead follows the case of Arthur Knight aka Nicholas Rossi, who's believed to have faked his own death.

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QR codes, those black-and-white squares you scan with your phone, are becoming a new tool for scammers. This type of scam is called "quishing," a mix of QR codes and phishing. Scammers use fake QR codes to trick people into giving away personal information or downloading harmful software.

Quishing works by placing fake QR codes in public places like parking meters, restaurants, or even on delivery packages. When someone scans the fake code, they are directed to a malicious website that looks real. This website might ask for personal details, like passwords or credit card numbers, or it might download malware onto the user's device.

One common scenario involves scammers putting fake QR codes on parking meters. When people scan these codes to pay for parking, they are redirected to a fake payment site that steals their payment information. Another example is scammers posing as utility companies or government agencies, sending fake QR codes in emails or text messages. Scanning these codes can lead to identity theft or financial loss.

Quishing is effective because people are often less cautious when scanning QR codes compared to clicking on suspicious links. To protect yourself, treat scanning a QR code like clicking on an unknown link.

https://hackread.com/rise-of-qr-phishing-how-scammers-exploit-qr-codes/

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The Rise of QR Phishing: How Scammers Exploit QR Codes and How to Stay Safe

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