Unwanted phone calls are not only a nuisance, they can also be dangerous — and they can be avoided. While scammers are resorting to more devious tricks, phone scams continue to pose risks to the unwary. Almost 60 million Americans reported being scammed in 2021, losing an average of $502 each for a total of $29 billion. Fraudulent schemers not only seek money, but want access to victims' information. Scammers can be friendly or threatening, but are always out to cause harm. 10 common phone scams to be aware of: 1. Scammers sometimes offer free gifts as rewards to consumers that actually are efforts to take your money and information. Vacations and travel are among the most common offerings by scammers seeking your address, credit card number, credit information, while asking for a shipping and handling fee or similar fee to send the gift. 2. 'You've won the lottery' scams often come from outside the United States, thus making law enforcement's job all the harder. Scammers … [Read more...] about Ten common and dangerous phone scams you should know about
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Best Esports Betting Sites: Top Esports Bookmakers
Have you ever considered placing a first-blood wager on League of Legends or a last-second bet on the underdog to come back into the game and achieve a dramatic victory? Well, we found the best esports betting sites that’ll allow you to do all of that and more — on any competitive game you can think of. Not only are we going to rank the top-rated esports betting sites out there, but we’re also going to break down why they’re as good as we say they are. Just raw, honest analysis from our team of experts with first-hand experience at esports betting websites. Not to spoil it for you, but Sportsbetting.ag topped our list with its comprehensive esports coverage, special LoL, CS:GO, and Dota 2 bets, alongside a 60% odds booster on your esports parlay ticket. Let’s check out all the rest as well. Best Esports Betting Sites SportsBetting.ag : Best esports betting site overall Bovada : Best for Call of Duty BetOnline : Most valuable esports rebate BetUS : Best … [Read more...] about Best Esports Betting Sites: Top Esports Bookmakers
Asus 8z Review: Compact, Powerful and Priced Right
The Asus 8z is a bold smartphone from Asus, which is known for high-end gaming laptops and smartphones. It comes with a 5.9-inch screen and Qualcomm’s erstwhile flagship Snapdragon 888 that still powers many premium smartphones like Galaxy Z Fold 3, the OnePlus 9 series, and more. Due to its small, compact form factor, many even called it ‘the iPhone 12/13 mini’ of the Android world. The analogy is partly accurate since the Asus 8z is still a thick device that measures 8.9mm. The iPhone 13 mini, on the other hand, features a relatively smaller 5.4-inch display, but it is far slimmer at 7.65mm. If we keep these measurements aside, Asus is clever enough to know that there still exists a market for compact smartphones. We received the Black colour model for review, and customers can choose the silver colour variant. The phone has a sole 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant that costs Rs 42,999 on Flipkart. In case you’re wondering, the phone’s direct competitor, the iPhone 13 mini, costs … [Read more...] about Asus 8z Review: Compact, Powerful and Priced Right
Rocky, Mayur on RoadTrippinwithRnM S8: ‘Expect Great Food, Fab Recipes and Hidden Gems of Where to Stay’
It is already the start of a new season of #RoadTrippinWithRnM, where Rocky Singh and Mayur Sharma embark on a new journey to discover food, and share a glimpse of the beautiful landscape of various parts of the country. The duo, who have been food journalists for 15 years, will be travelling to Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand this season. When we asked him what is different this season, Mayur joked that the number has changed, and very soon they would be running out of fingers to count the season. Rocky is just happy to be going to the right place at the right time. He quipped, “So far we’ve gone to the deserts in the heat we’ve gone to the cooler areas of the winter, we’ve gone to the wet areas in the rains. So this is the first time we are going to the hills in the summer so I’m really looking forward to it.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rocky Singh & Mayur Sharma (@rockyandmayur) He also … [Read more...] about Rocky, Mayur on RoadTrippinwithRnM S8: ‘Expect Great Food, Fab Recipes and Hidden Gems of Where to Stay’
Public Safety Director Admits Police Error In Texas School Shooting As He Reveals Children Repeatedly Called 9-1-1
Public Safety Director Steven McCraw admitted Friday that police made the wrong decision in delaying their entry into Rodd Elementary School on May 24. “With a bit of a hindsight where I’m sitting now, of course, it was not the right decision it was the wrong decision, period,” McCraw said . “There is no excuse for that.” McCraw went on to deflect his personal involvement. “But again, I wasn’t there,” he said. “I’m just telling you from what we know, we believe there should have been an entry as soon as you can.” McCraw also revealed that several students phoned 9-1-1 from within the classroom, desperately pleading for help. McCraw’s public admission of police error comes in response to widespread outrage from the community that police didn’t overtake the school shooter quickly enough, according to CBS News . McCraw insisted police initially believed the shooter was barricaded, but the situation quickly escalated. (RELATED: Incredible Photo Reportedly Shows Head … [Read more...] about Public Safety Director Admits Police Error In Texas School Shooting As He Reveals Children Repeatedly Called 9-1-1
Tony Scott is the underrated king of ’80s and ’90s blockbuster movies
There’s a new “Top Gun” movie coming down the pike seven months from now. Regardless of whether or not you were alive when the original was released back in 1986 — and I was — when you think of “Top Gun” you probably think of Tom Cruise, then Kelly McGillis, then fancy airplanes, then Anthony Edwards breaking his neck in the ejector seat, then a young Meg Ryan and then maybe Val Kilmer if you’re as into Val Kilmer as all citizens of the world ought to be. You might even think of legendary bro-ducer Jerry Bruckheimer, who made enough blockbusters in the 1980s to fill a cocaine barge. But there may be one person you’ve forgotten. I’m assuming a lot about your memory right now, but all takes are borne from the conception of such straw men. So allow me to reacquaint you with the man behind the camera for “Top Gun,” Tony Scott. Tony, brother to Ridley Scott, died nine years ago, so he won’t be directing this next “Top Gun” installment. Instead, “ Top Gun: Maverick ” was shot … [Read more...] about Tony Scott is the underrated king of ’80s and ’90s blockbuster movies
Vick Hope blushes after cheeky response from Vernon Kay in her DMs on holiday snap
Newly-engaged Vick Hope revealed Vernon Kay sent her a cheeky response to a holiday snap she posted on Instagram . The Radio 1 DJ, who recently got engaged to famous DJ Calvin Harris, was asked by a fan who was the last person with a blue tick she left unread. During Thursday's drive time show, which she co-presents with Jordan North, the 32-year-old answered some questions in a game of Access All Apps. One curious caller asked: "I want to know who the last blue tick is you left unread in your Instagram DMs?" Searching through her phone, Vick replied: "The last blue tick I left unread... the last one I've left unread... oh my God Vernon Kay!" "So, on my story, there was a picture of me and my friends on holiday together and he's gone 'yes please', I'm glad I opened that because otherwise, I would have missed it. That's brilliant, I love you, Vern. He's always replying to my stories." Vick checked her unread DMs ( Image: vicknhope/Instagram) Vernon had … [Read more...] about Vick Hope blushes after cheeky response from Vernon Kay in her DMs on holiday snap
Trump indictment predicted in Georgia by legal expert: “Charges will stick”
A legal expert is predicting that potential felony charges against former President Donald Trump are likely to have standing in Georgia, and indictments may continue past the Peach State. "It wouldn't surprise me for Georgia to become the first jurisdiction to indict a former president on felony charges. I doubt it'll be the last. And I think the charges will stick," Laurence Tribe, professor emeritus of constitutional law at Harvard University, tweeted on Friday . Tribe's remarks came as Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis ramps up her investigation into Trump's alleged efforts to overturn Georgia's vote in the 2020 presidential election. Trump lost the state by a narrow margin of 0.23 points. As part of her probe, Willis, a Democrat, has reportedly subpoenaed a number of state officials, including Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who recently won a GOP primary in a rebuke of Trump's election fraud claims . A phone recording obtained by The … [Read more...] about Trump indictment predicted in Georgia by legal expert: “Charges will stick”
‘While the Prime Minister partied at No 10 I waited alone for the coroner’
Boris Johnson has been slammed in Sue Gray's Partygate report on lockdown parties at No 10 as damning images from the 37-page dossier emerge. Nine pictures have been released, and they show Mr Johnson, Rishi Sunak , and civil service chief Simon Case in a room with bottles of alcohol and snacks on a table. Ms Gray said many people will be 'dismayed' by the Government's lockdown-busting parties in her damning report, and now people have taken to social media to share what they were doing on the day in question, Novermber 13. One woman said that she was waiting alone for the coroner after her mother-in-law, a key worker, passed away - and was unable to go in and comfort her family due to the coronavirus restrictions. For more news about Sue Gray's report, follow our live blog here . What do you think about Partygate? Let us know in the comments... Taking to Twitter , one woman named Kat wrote: "So, I took a photo on November 13, 2020 as well. This one. … [Read more...] about ‘While the Prime Minister partied at No 10 I waited alone for the coroner’
Jessica Alves looks unrecognisable after facelift, head reduction and voice operation
Jessica Alves - formerly dubbed the Human Ken Doll - looks totally unrecognisable after undergoing a huge surgery transformation. The 38-year-old has splurged a staggering £800,000 on 78 surgeries over the years to transform her appearance. But now, Celebrity Big Brother 2018 star Jessica has taken it to the next level by flying to Thailand for a full facelift, head reduction surgery and a voice pitch change. She has previously spoken about her insecurity she has with her voice as a trans woman, explaining that her "androgynous" tone often left people confused. Jessica is set to spend the rest of the month in Thailand to recover from the dramatic surgery and is also having voice therapy to help adjust her speech. Jessica Alves looked unrecognisable after surgery ( Image: BACKGRID) She has to stay in Thailand for a month to recover ( Image: BACKGRID) Just before having the operation earlier this month, the star filmed herself in bed, captioning the … [Read more...] about Jessica Alves looks unrecognisable after facelift, head reduction and voice operation