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Startups’ new hiring strategies; unprecedented poll buzz online
Happy Thursday! While layoffs continue, startups are strategically refilling certain open positions with lower-salaried junior staff to cut costs. This in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Money you paid for Gaza may be heading to Ghaziabad instead
Online scamsters are using the viral ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ campaign as an opportunity to dupe people who want to lend a helping hand or donate to victims of the war in Gaza. The most common scams related to Gaza include fake websites, fake cryptocurrency links, phishing emails, fake video links, and social media scams.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation: How to safely donate to Ram Janambhoomi Temple Trust and avoid fake websites
Discover the secure steps for contributing to the Ram Temple Trust in our detailed guide. Visit the authorized website, validate security measures, and opt for a safe payment method. Provide precise details, confirm your donation, and maintain transaction records. Exercise caution regarding unsolicited requests and promptly report any suspicious activity. Let's work together to guarantee a secure and smooth donation process for this historic project.
Veterans Day 2023: Here is how to avoid scams while making donations
Annually on November 11, the US observes 'Veterans Day' to honor those who served in the military, past and present. As the day nears, people seek reputable organizations to donate money and time. However, charity scammers target those looking to contribute around Veterans Day, including veterans and their families.
Hackers exploit Israeli-Hamas war via fake donation emails, web links
Experts observed a surge in scam emails written in English, falsely seeking donations for those affected by the conflict. The company's security solutions detected more than 540 such emails.
Salaried getting income tax notices for deductions of FY21-22 ITR: Watchouts for current ITR
Salaried individuals have come under income tax department's scanner for making fake deductions claims in the income tax returns filed last year i.e., for FY 2021-22 (AY 2022-23). Hence if you are filing income tax return now, then you must not make certain mistakes to avoid getting income tax notices.
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AI’s use in elections sets off a scramble for guardrails
Increasingly, political consultants, election researchers and lawmakers say setting up new guardrails, such as legislation reining in synthetically generated ads, should be an urgent priority.
Trump facing legal, political headwinds as he eyes comeback
The quip - a moment of levity on the links captured on shaky cellphone video - was a reminder that the former president often has another presidential run on his mind. But the declaration belied the growing challenges he's confronting as a series of complex legal investigations ensnare Trump, his family and many associates.
How a counselor duped rich parents for admission into prestigious US universities
Dozens of rich and powerful parents — actors, doctors, lawyers, real estate developers and private equity wizards — funneled millions of dollars through a private admissions counselor, who conjured fake athletic résumés, doctored test scores and bribed coaches to get the children of his clients into the nation’s most exclusive universities as a preferred applicant — an athlete.
Qshing, cyber long cons on the rise: Watch out for incorrect spellings in email IDs, fake social media handles of friends seeking monetary help
The golden rule of scam detection is this: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
A COVID-19 shot for $150? Online scams surge as slow vaccine rollout frustrates
Scams include emails promising entry to supposedly secret lists for early vaccine access and robocallers impersonating government agencies. Message boards on the so-called dark web have added COVID-19 vaccines to more traditional illicit goods for sale.
As people stayed home, cyber fraud tripled during lockdown in Delhi
Several accounts and IDs through which people were defrauded in the name of Covid-19 donations were also blocked in the recent past. Over 80 blocked IDs pertained to the PM-Cares fund. About 150 social media accounts were blocked for posting provocative content.
'Full House' actress Lori Loughlin, husband Giannulli to serve prison time for college cheating scam
It's a stunning reversal for the famous couple who insisted for the last year they were innocent.
EMI moratorium fraud: Banks asking customers to be alert, not to share OTP with imposters
Asking customers to protect their financial details, Axis Bank said in an e-mail to customers said fraudsters have started a new modus operandi to gain access to banking details. Imposters may contact you to help postpone your EMI payments and request you to share OTP, CVV, password or PIN related to your banking accounts.
‘Psychological torture’: The alleged extortion of a venture capitalist
Bryan Nash and Michael Goguen started out as casual workout buddies, their relationship turning toxic over the years as their lives and careers diverged. While Goguen reaped the riches and rewards of the tech boom, Nash struggled to keep up—piling on debt and trying fruitlessly to break into the rarefied world of Silicon Valley venture capitalists.
2019 - The year of fake news
CAA protests latest in a series of events that triggered extensive spread of misinformation across social media, say fact checkers.
Over 50% Indians fell prey to discount scams. Tips to stay safe this holiday season
A new trend that hit unsavvy consumers hard this festive season was through phony gift cards.
Can fact-checking emerge as big and viable business?
With never-seen-before levels of misinformation and fake news, fact-checking has assumed renewed importance.
A crypto millionaire, loose ends & a dead end: A consignment of teddy bears before Gerald Cotten died
On November 30, 3 days after signing his will, QuadrigaCX CEO landed in New Delhi for his honeymoon.
Facebook dive sparks investor calls to loosen Zuckerberg's grip
On Thursday, Facebook fell 20 per cent, costing investors $120 billion.
Your guide to tax saving investments for FY17-18
If you want to make the right decisions this tax-saving season, here’s a handy guide with stories that touch upon every aspect to help you manage your tax.
Cambridge Analytica may have suspended CEO Nix, but his work lives on
Nix remains a director and retains partial ownership of Cambridge Analytica’s British affiliate, SCL Group, which continues to work on political campaigns around the world.
Donald Trump is being victimised by 'unelected bureaucracy', says his team
The Trump Make America Great Again Committee sent out an email to supporters with the subject line "SABOTAGE" and asked for donations of as small as $1 to help Trump "drain the swamp" in Washington.
Donald Trump is being victimised by 'unelected bureaucracy', says his team
The Trump Make America Great Again Committee sent out an email to supporters with the subject line "SABOTAGE" and asked for donations.
Donald Trump begging for campaign funds through emails: British MPs
Appeal to the Speaker of the House of Commons: "Members of Parliament are being bombarded by electronic communications from Team Trump on behalf of somebody called Donald Trump."
2014: A politically eventful year for India
The states of Jharkahand, Maharashtra and Haryana witnessed a regime change and Jammu and Kashmir saw a hung Parliament in the recent elections.
Cybercriminals hitting through fake relief fund sites: McAfee
Many fake websites seeking donations for Uttarakhand flood relief fund are emerging threat for Internet users.
Indians plan to do shop online this holiday season using internet, mobile phones: McAfee
McAfee has found that an increasing number of Indians are planning to do shop online this holiday season, using the internet and their mobile phones.
Watch your cyber steps this festive season
From fake Santa links, to Christmas themes on networking sites that install botnets, to shopping websites, hackers are on the prowl. Weekly high-tech product releases
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