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Inside the Fake ‘Like-for-Pay’ Job Scam Spreading on WhatsApp and Telegram

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Inside the Fake ‘Like-for-Pay’ Job Scam Spreading on WhatsApp and Telegram

A seemingly harmless message offering paid online tasks has become one of the fastest-growing frauds on messaging platforms. The so-called task scam — also known as the “like scam” — promises easy money for liking posts or rating products, then demands deposits that victims never recover. TechNews DevTop breaks down the playbook, warning signs and … Read more

Bizum Fraud: Why Accepting a Payment Request Can Empty Your Account

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Bizum Fraud: Why Accepting a Payment Request Can Empty Your Account

Bizum has become a default payment rail for millions, which makes one misunderstanding especially dangerous: accepting a money request does not collect cash. It sends cash. That distinction sits at the heart of most Bizum fraud, from bogus second-hand buyers to messages claiming a payment was made by mistake. Core mechanic: A Bizum request asks … Read more