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**Server Increase**: Fake Helldivers 2 Game Listings Lead to Scam on Steam – Arrowhead Studio Responds

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San Francisco, CA – The highly anticipated release of Helldivers 2 has been met with unexpected challenges, as the game’s popularity has led to fraudulent listings and scams on the gaming platform Steam. The developers had to quickly upgrade servers to accommodate the influx of players eager to experience the sci-fi co-op shooter that has been capturing the attention of gamers worldwide. One of the scams involved a fake game called Figurality, which masqueraded as …

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Scandalous AI-Generated “Chocolate Experience” Scam Leaves Glasgow Families Outraged

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Glasgow, Scotland – Attendees of a Willy Wonka-inspired “Chocolate Experience” in Glasgow were left disappointed when the event failed to deliver on its promises of “extraordinary props, oversized lollipops, and a paradise of sweet treats.” The event, which was advertised with dreamlike, candy-colored images on its website, turned out to be a far cry from the magical experience attendees had anticipated. Upon arrival at the event, ticketholders were met with a sparsely decorated warehouse that …

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FDA Warns Against Noninvasive Blood Glucose Smartwatches and Smart Rings – Don’t Fall for the Scam!

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety communication warning consumers about the false claims of wearable smart devices that allege to noninvasively measure blood glucose levels. The FDA emphasized that it has not authorized, cleared, or approved any smartwatches or smart rings that claim to independently measure or estimate blood glucose values. Major wearable makers, including Apple Watch, Fitbit, Samsung, and Oura Ring, only support integrations with FDA-authorized continuous …

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Celebrity Scam: Jimmy Kimmel Sued for Misrepresenting Himself in Personalized Video Requests

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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Former New Mexico legislator, Dave Santos, is suing late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel for allegedly misrepresenting himself to induce Santos to create personalized videos that were later used without his permission. The lawsuit alleges that Kimmel submitted at least 14 requests to Santos via the Cameo app, using phony names and narratives to create videos “capitalizing on and ridiculing” Santos’ personality. According to the complaint, the videos were then played …

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Scam Alert: FTC Chair Warns Public After New York Magazine Columnist Loses $50K

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NEW YORK – The Federal Trade Commission Chair, Lina Khan, issued a warning to the public after a financial advice columnist for New York Magazine revealed that she had been scammed out of $50,000 by a man posing as an agency investigator. Khan’s warning came in response to the troubling tale of Charlotte Cowles, the financial advice columnist, who fell victim to a voice phishing (vishing) scam. The scam involved a man claiming to be …

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Goldman-Linked Startup Faces Scrutiny after Providing Electricity Service to Millions of Americans – Is This the Next Consumer Scam?

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – A new player has entered the retail energy market, raising eyebrows and concerns about potential consumer protection issues. Rhythm, the self-proclaimed largest independent green energy provider in Texas, is making waves by offering retail energy plans to Texans, but not without drawing scrutiny and skepticism. The move comes as the energy landscape in the United States, particularly in Texas, faces questions around deceptive marketing and billing practices, as well as allegations of …

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