I’m getting tired of seeing this #scam in my text messages. +63 is the #philippines#tolls#tollscam I’m sure most people know to just delete and #block this
I don't know who needs to hear this, but if you want to reserve a room in a particular hotel, DO NOT search for the hotel name and call the number in one of the sponsored ads at the top of the search results. More likely than not this is a reseller who will pretend you are talking directly to the hotel and charge you a LOT more than you would have paid the hotel directly. Find the hotel website, confirm from the URL that you're on it, and call the number there. 1/2 #consumerProtection#scam
Yesterday I made a test, warned against this account with a hashtag of the name and a certain bird, and promptly got the #scam again. It's the sign that this paragon of a #troll factory or a narcissistic bot tinkerer hopping instances is not reacting randomly. Don't just block it, it's important to #report it so that it finally comes to an end. Don't click the links. If it's #scraping, a joke, or an attack on the Fediverse: a #fediblock would be fine! The phrase pattern could be filtered.
The latest phishing scam going around. The ony thing sadder than those who may fall for it are the scammers who use a foreign phone exchange and the fact they are sending it to folks who don't have an account with a toll authority. My wife gets this one and she doesn't have an account. #scam
Ever get an unknown number on your call display then use one of those reverse phone number services that want to charge you for the name of the person who called?
I’m not big on conspiracy theories, but I’m starting to believe it’s those reverse phone services that are calling us just so they can generate extra revenue.
In case anyone was doubting the importance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB):
As a result of its lawsuit, Chase will make it harder to use their Zelle app for scams.
"The company also says it may request more information when you add a payment recipient to Zelle, including the purpose of your payment, how you contact this person, and “other details [...]""
Argentina: Milei faces impeachment threat over crypto post
The Argentinian president posted about a new cryptocurrency on social media before deleting the post hours later. In that short period of time, the #cryptocurrency rose in value before tanking.