They do nothing to save you power Scam "power saving" devices are rampant online. These devices plug into an outlet and promise to "improve the use of energy," "extend the life of electrical equipment," and even "avoid illegal electrical waste." Sounds great, right? Also: This USB power meter I tested is shockingly accurate - especially for how cheap it is Well, despite the bold claims and the sticker on the front of the unit, they are too good to be true.
At the end of every year, we at Curbed like to take a close look at which stories our readers spent the most time with. Luxury Schadenfreude, glimpses into elite enclaves, and in-the-know hacks for thriving in the city were some of the recurring themes. This year, we answered burning questions you might not have known you had: What's it like to live in an empty Brooklyn supertall?
Participants in a festive community tractor parade have been targeted by scammers pretending to seek donations over social media, according to event organisers. Drivers entering the Suffolk Tractor Light Parade were targeted by false messages purporting to be from event planners. The messages encouraged them to make a donation directly to a bank account in what the true organisers have called a frustrating and disappointing.
In Eimear Ní Bhraonáin's new book 'The Dodger', she finds some sympathy from the victims of the Kilkenny hurling legend's scams
Under the new ETIAS rules, travellers who don't need a visa from non-EU countries, including the UK, Australia, the US and Canada, will have to obtain authorisation before short stays in the Schengen Area. In order to obtain this, travellers will need to complete an online application, provide personal details, answer security questions ad pay a €20 (£17.40) fee. Travellers from 60 non-EU countries will need to comply with the ETIAS,
OpenAI has intensified its efforts to combat the misuse of artificial intelligence. In a new report, the company reveals that it has dismantled several international networks in recent months that were using its models for cyberattacks, scams, and political influence. The analysis shows how malicious actors are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their use of AI, while OpenAI is simultaneously expanding its defense mechanisms.
Well, the latter might be common among the workforce's youngest members, as a number of recruiters have been pointing out a generational gap in phone etiquette. "I just found out that Gen Z don't answer the phone when they answer the phone," one recruiter explained in a recent TikTok post, now with more than 1 million views. "I think it's so weird, it's so awkward."
Purported Microsoft employees tried to get control of my computer by claiming it was about to self-destruct. (My husband almost fell for that one.) I got numerous realistic-sounding robocalls asking for donations to charities that probably don't exist. Women with lovely telephone voices claimed to have discovered my 2009 book of poems and told me their companies could make it a big commercial success.
Mercedes began selling arroz con pollo around Corona Avenue and Junction Boulevard in Queens in 2023, after moving from Ecuador. Limited by her English and immigration status, she initially avoided engaging with others in the street vending industry. Without the necessary permit, she lived in fear of enforcement actions. In April, she was approached by Mohamed Orabi, who offered her a street-vending permit for $20,000, pressuring her for a deposit and additional fees, leading to a total of $16,500 payment with false promises.
These scams seem to target individuals with limited understanding of online job postings, prey upon desperation, and exploit trust in familiar platforms.
The deepfake economy is rapidly evolving, with scams quadrupling in the last year due to GenAI tools. Professionals across industries are scrambling to counter AI's threats.
In 1992, a group of entrepreneurs and semi-professional gamblers attempted to outsmart the Irish national lottery, revealing the limits of their strategy and regulations.
According to a recent research study conducted by McAfee - the global leader in online protection - over half of Americans say they or someone they know has fallen victim to an online scam in the last year.
