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Latest scam takes millions off kiwis in two weeks - king1 - 16-02-2023
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/131235294/scam-cons-kiwis-out-of-millions-of-dollars-in-just-two-weeks
Now if only they could outlaw clickbaiting
RE: Latest scam take millions off kiwis in two weeks - Oh_hunnihunni - 16-02-2023
If only they could outlaw human greed...
RE: Latest scam take millions off kiwis in two weeks - Praktica - 16-02-2023
(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.
RE: Latest scam take millions off kiwis in two weeks - Oh_hunnihunni - 16-02-2023
(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...
RE: Latest scam take millions off kiwis in two weeks - Lilith7 - 16-02-2023
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....
RE: Latest scam take millions off kiwis in two weeks - Oh_hunnihunni - 17-02-2023
(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...
RE: Latest scam take millions off kiwis in two weeks - Lilith7 - 17-02-2023
(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...
