In today’s fast-paced world, many people are always on the lookout for ways to make quick money. Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of this mindset and using social media platforms like WhatsApp to deceive unsuspecting individuals. Zerodha’s CEO, Nithin Kamath, recently took to Twitter to warn people about this growing trend of WhatsApp job offer scams. According to Kamath, the scam works by sending job offers through WhatsApp messages. The scammers promise high-paying jobs with minimal work and no experience required. However, to secure the job, the victims are asked to pay a registration fee or deposit some money into…
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Texas state regulators have issued cease-and-desist orders to two entities promoting fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes that involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and fake endorsements from Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) ordered the suspension of the activities of AI system, ‘Truth GPT Coin’, and cryptocurrency trading platform, ‘DigitalBank’, on Thursday. The TSSB claimed that the companies engaged in illegal and deceptive practices while promoting their digital assets. According to the TSSB, Truth GPT Coin marketed its cryptocurrency with misleading claims about the profitability of its AI-based trading system. The firm also used fake endorsements from…
WhatsApp, one of the world’s most popular instant messaging apps, is now the target of a new dangerous scam. Users are being warned to be cautious of international numbers that are unknown to them. Scammers are using this technique to gain access to users’ accounts and potentially steal their personal information. The scam works by sending a message from an unknown international number, usually claiming to be a friend or family member. The message asks for a verification code that is sent to the user’s phone number. The scammer then uses this code to gain access to the user’s WhatsApp…
In recent times, the number of online stores has increased significantly. The convenience of shopping from home and the availability of a wide range of products at competitive prices have contributed to the popularity of online shopping. However, with the rise of online stores, there has also been a rise in the number of fraudulent websites. One such website is Genronny.com. Genronny.com claims to offer a wide range of products, including electronics, clothing, and household items. However, there have been concerns about the legitimacy of the website. In this article, Holyprofweb.com will review Genronny.com to determine whether it is a…
In this age of technology, online scams have become more sophisticated and harder to detect. One of the latest online scams involves fake tech support calls. Scammers pretend to be tech support representatives from reputable companies such as Microsoft or Apple and convince unsuspecting victims to give them remote access to their computers. Scamwatcher.com, a website that tracks online scams, has reported a surge in the number of complaints regarding fake tech support calls. In one recent case, a victim reported losing $1,000 after giving remote access to a fake Microsoft representative. The scam starts with a phone call or…
A Durham couple was the victim of a home invasion where they were forced at gunpoint to wire $250,000 worth of cryptocurrency to their attackers. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at their residence in Durham, North Carolina. According to the Durham Police Department, the suspects entered the home of the couple, who wished to remain anonymous, at around 9 p.m. The couple reported that they were held at gunpoint while the suspects demanded access to their cryptocurrency accounts. The suspects were able to transfer the cryptocurrency from the couple’s accounts and fled the scene. The couple was not physically…
In a surprising move, Apple has removed the Bitcoin whitepaper from its macOS app store. The whitepaper, which outlines the foundational concepts of Bitcoin, has been available for download on the app store for years. Its sudden removal has raised eyebrows in the cryptocurrency community. The Bitcoin whitepaper, titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,” was published in 2008 by the mysterious person or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It laid out the principles of a decentralized, trustless, and secure payment system that could operate without the need for banks or other intermediaries. Bitcoin has since become the world’s most…
Tesla, the leading electric vehicle manufacturer, announced its earnings for the first quarter of 2023 on Tuesday, beating expectations with strong sales growth and a record net income. The company reported revenues of $16.22 billion, up from $10.39 billion in the same quarter last year, representing a growth of 56%. Meanwhile, its net income reached a record $1.95 billion, compared to $438 million in Q1 2022. These results were above analysts’ expectations, with many predicting lower numbers due to global chip shortages and supply chain disruptions. Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on the strong earnings results, saying that the company’s…
The European Union has proposed new regulations for the cryptocurrency market in an effort to combat money laundering and other illicit activities. The proposed regulations would require cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets to adhere to the same anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) rules as traditional financial institutions. The proposal was put forward by the European Commission on Wednesday, April 19, and is part of a broader effort to strengthen the EU’s regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. According to the commission, the current lack of regulation in the cryptocurrency market makes it an attractive target for criminals, including money launderers and…
Intel, the leading manufacturer of computer processors, has announced its decision to wind down the production of its Blockscale cryptocurrency mining chips. The move comes as a surprise to many in the industry, as Intel had only recently entered the crypto-mining market, touting the Blockscale chips as a game-changer in the industry. The Blockscale chips were designed to be more efficient and faster than traditional ASIC chips used in cryptocurrency mining. However, Intel has faced intense competition from established players in the market, such as Bitmain and Canaan, who have dominated the industry for years. Intel’s late entry into the…