Too Many Message Boards

I know scams happen every other day, this one exploited google ads and in their interview CERT are recommending the use of adblockers... 

https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/1312352...-two-weeks

Now if only they could outlaw clickbaiting

If only they could outlaw human greed...

(16-02-2023, 12:47 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: [ -> ]If only they could outlaw human greed...

Often it's greed that leads to people getting ripped off...the hope of getting a better return for their money.

(16-02-2023, 12:54 PM)Praktica Wrote: [ -> ]

(16-02-2023, 12:47 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: [ -> ]If only they could outlaw human greed...

Often it's greed that leads to people getting ripped off...the hope of getting a better return for their money.

Indeed. Greed is directly at work with both scammer and scammed...

True, greed plays a big part. Mind you, if I believed every junk email that came into my inbox, I'd be a bazillionaire by now....

(16-02-2023, 06:21 PM)Lilith7 Wrote: [ -> ]True, greed plays a big part. Mind you, if I believed every junk email that came into my inbox, I'd  be a bazillionaire by now....

Yes, but you are neither greedy, nor weak minded... 

(17-02-2023, 04:13 AM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: [ -> ]

(16-02-2023, 06:21 PM)Lilith7 Wrote: [ -> ]True, greed plays a big part. Mind you, if I believed every junk email that came into my inbox, I'd  be a bazillionaire by now....

Yes, but you are neither greedy, nor weak minded... 

I'm reasonably sure some could be found who might agree with that last bit though - at least when it comes to comprehending tech stuff...