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I spent all night on TikTok Live, and discovered a wasteland of clickbait, scams, and other oddities. It got stranger and darker by the hour.
The streams were relatively normal at first, lulling me into a sense of ease — but then thing…
Kieran Press-Reynolds
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40% of Indian online shoppers surveyed said they were defrauded this festive season
Around 40 per cent of Indians surveyed have been defrauded when shopping online during the festive …
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8 ways to avoid getting scammed when buying a car online
While most drivers still head to the lots for their future cars, buyers are increasingly checking w…
Pat Evans
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This is what you need to know about ultra-cheap Chinese shopping app Temu, which sells a huge variety of weird things and has some wondering if it's for real
Temu, the Chinese shopping platform, says it lets a user "shop like a billionaire." But experts say…
Grace Dean,Mary Hanbury
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Banks are not liable to cough up payments if you have been a victim of fraud or scams
Banks are not liable to compensate fraud, according to a court in Gujarat — even though the RBI and…
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'One-stop hate shop': Andrew Tate's rise to TikTok superstardom is fueling violent misogyny and men's rights extremism
The kickboxer-turned-influencer Andrew Tate has been online for years, but it wasn't until earlier …
Kieran Press-Reynolds,Michele…
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Inside the Instagram-fueled rise and fall of Hushpuppi, an influencer who showcased money, jets, and cars online — and brought the FBI right to his door
On November 7, Ramon Abbas, 40, was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for money laundering …
Amanda Goh
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StockX is a sneaker resale startup that makes sure you don't get scammed when buying collectible shoes online — here's how it works
The online marketplace, StockX, makes buying and selling sneakers, streetwear, watches, and designe…
Amir Ismael
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A woman who ordered a towering rainbow Christmas tree and instead received a small bundle of plastic scruff warns against the lure of late-night Instagram ads
Queen ShaDonna Haynesworth says she's plans to keep and decorate her pile of rainbow plastic out of…
Haven Orecchio-Egresitz
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Meet StockX, the sneaker resale startup making sure you never get scammed when buying collectible shoes online
Once someone purchases your item, StockX will email you a pre-paid shipping label and packing slip …
Amir Ismael
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Here are 6 ways to protect yourself from credit card frauds
In March 2013, two top officials of an online shopping portal were arrested after almost 200 compla…
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Local shops may open but markets and malls to remain shut in Delhi, says Kejriwal
No markets and malls will be allowed to open in the national capital and all shops in COVID-19 …
PTI
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This furniture startup is investing half a million dollars on virtual reality and contactless shopping in a post-Coronavirus world
As people adopt social distancing, online furniture startup WoodenStreet is rolling out measures li…
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From Reliance’s JioMart to Amazon and startups all line up to serve kiranas – India’s mom n pop stores
With the coronavirus lockdown in place, the local mom n pop stores or kirana dukans have become the…
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The 9 biggest scams to avoid when buying a car on Craigslist
Craigslist has that local feel, but that doesn't mean everyone posting a for-sale car is acting nei…
Marissa Laliberte
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A jewelry designer says she was 'scammed' by Bella Thorne. Now she wants to share her story in hopes of protecting small business owners.
Lauryn Rivera says the Disney actress requested custom jewelry in exchange for Instagram publicity,…
Margot Harris
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Hackers are sending customers fake shipping messages appearing to come from Amazon and UPS as a 'shipageddon' is expected during a hectic shopping season
Hackers are mimicking and sending shipping messages from Amazon, UPS, and others to unsuspecting cu…
Katie Canales
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An ex-Amazon manager reveals 7 ways to spot a fake online
"A lot of my clients are trying to do the right thing, making sure their products are safe, making …
Rachel Premack
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7 things you should never buy online without doing your research first
And if you find you're spending an inordinate amount of time reading up on that prospective purchas…
Steven John
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This online Rolex marketplace brings much-needed transparency to the resale and trade of high-end watches - here's how it works
Still, many online watch dealers specifically capitalize on consumers' lack of knowledge and access…