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Internet Scams

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technology5 months ago

Steve Wozniak Warns Against Internet Scams

Steve Wozniak discusses the impact of the internet on society, highlighting how it has enabled scams like Bitcoin fraud using his image on YouTube. He has sued YouTube for not removing fraudulent videos, criticizing Section 230 for shielding platforms from liability. Wozniak emphasizes the need for better online scam prevention and reflects on the internet's original goal of democratizing information, which he believes has been exploited for profit.

technology1 year ago

"Increasing Influence: The Growing Trend of Scams and the Role of Influencers"

Kitboga, a popular "scam baiter" with over a million Twitch and YouTube followers, uses characters to waste scammers' time and educate viewers about internet scams. Inspired by scammers taking advantage of his grandmother, he aims to prevent others from falling victim to fraud. While some debate the ethics of his tactics, Kitboga's content has helped viewers recognize and avoid scams, and he has even developed anti-scam software to proactively combat fraud.