Computer-enabled crimes: virtual scams - Negative PID

Everybody knows what a scam is. But very few can recognize one when is directed at them. Why is that? The Internet has made it more difficult to understand

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Social media crimes: The Tinder Swindler - Negative PID

"The Tinder Swindler" case broke public by a Netflix documentary under the same name. It involves a series of romance scams perpetrated by an Israeli conman

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Computer-enabled crimes: virtual scams - Negative PID

Everybody knows what a scam is. But very few can recognize one when is directed at them. Why is that? The Internet has made it more difficult to understand

Negative PID

WhatsApp is rolling out usernames in beta on Android and iOS, enabling messaging without exposing phone numbers, though signup still requires a number 🔐
Usernames allow 3–35 chars, optional 4-digit keys, and Meta linking, reflecting partial privacy gains but continued centralized identity control 🧩

🔗 https://9to5google.com/2026/04/08/whatsapp-username-support-rolling-out/

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WhatsApp starts rolling out usernames in beta, keeps your phone number private

WhatsApp has started rolling out support for usernames, allowing users to keep their phone numbers private while still using the app.

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Snapchat sextortion rings - Negative PID

Snapchat was designed for spontaneous communication and disappearing messages. These features attracted millions of young users, but they also created an

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The Twitter Bitcoin scam - Negative PID

On July 15, 2020, Twitter, one of the world’s largest social media platforms, fell victim to an audacious attack. Verified accounts belonging to Barack Obama,

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Deepfake celebrity scams - Negative PID

As artificial intelligence advances, criminals are exploiting deepfake technology to target celebrities and their audiences. These scams leverage AI-generated

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The trading trap of Instagram Forex scams - Negative PID

Instagram, the global hub for influencers, lifestyles, and self-branding, has become fertile ground for financial scams disguised as investment opportunities.

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Social media crimes: The Tinder Swindler - Negative PID

"The Tinder Swindler" case broke public by a Netflix documentary under the same name. It involves a series of romance scams perpetrated by an Israeli conman

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Snapchat sextortion rings - Negative PID

Snapchat was designed for spontaneous communication and disappearing messages. These features attracted millions of young users, but they also created an

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