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Dangerous QR code scam targets devotees ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya; know how to avoid
31Dec By adminNo Comments
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Dangerous QR code scam targets devotees ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya; know how to avoid

[ad_1] On the last day of the year, a new online scam has surfaced which is trapping many innocent people. On January 16, the inauguration ceremony for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will begin, with the consecration of Ram Lalla scheduled for January 22. Ahead of the big event, some bad actors are asking people for donations by pretending to be representatives of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, the trust constituted to look after the construction and management of the Ram Mandir. These scammers are pulling off a QR code scam where they share a fake QR code to transfer the money to their own accounts.Raising awareness about the QR code scam, the spokesperson of Vishwa Hindu Parishad Vinod Bansal took to X, where he posted about this dangerous scam. He said, “Beware! Some people are t...
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QR code scams: Never scan in public places! Know 6 ways to protect yourself from fakes
18Dec By adminNo Comments
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QR code scams: Never scan in public places! Know 6 ways to protect yourself from fakes

[ad_1] Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the adoption of technology and a shift to the digital world has been rapid. While concert tickets are now available on your smartphones, restaurants also now have digital menus! Even making payments can be done digitally instead of pulling out cash from your wallet. Most of these activities require scanning a QR code, a two-dimensional matrix barcode, with your smartphone's camera, or a dedicated QR code scanner. While the QR code that you scan at McDonald's or KFC might be safe, you shouldn't scan QR codes that are in public spaces. In fact, if it can be helped, never scam a QR code to really stay safe.QR code scamsThis warning comes from none other than the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) which says “Scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to...
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Technology built the cashless society. Advances are helping the homeless get ahead now
10Dec By adminNo Comments
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Technology built the cashless society. Advances are helping the homeless get ahead now

[ad_1] John Littlejohn remembers the days when lots of people had a couple of dollars to spare to buy a copy of Street Sense, the local paper that covers issues related to the homeless and employs unhoused individuals as its vendors.Today, he's finding fewer people are walking around with spare change. Even well-meaning individuals who want to help are likely to pat their pockets and apologize, he said. “I would be out here for six or seven hours and wouldn't get more than $12 to $15,” said Littlejohn, 62, who was homeless for 13 years. “People are like, ‘I don't leave the house with cash.'” But just as technological shifts helped create the problem, further advances are now helping charitable groups and advocates for the unhoused reach those most in danger of being left behind in a cas...
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Brands Are Handing Out Freebies at Walmart as Online Ads Lose Appeal
17Oct By adminNo Comments
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Brands Are Handing Out Freebies at Walmart as Online Ads Lose Appeal

[ad_1] Online ads are delivering less bang for the click these days, so brands are turning to an old brick-and-mortar marketing gimmick: handing out free samples at the local supermarket. In stores across the US, companies are doling out everything from small-batch nut butter and sanitary wipes to Halloween-themed Oreos. While warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's have been offering freebies for years, more retailers are discovering that samples provide something digital marketing can't: a chance for shoppers to try products before buying them. After conducting a successful trial, Walmart Inc. recently announced plans to expand samples to more than 1,000 locations. In May, grocery giant Wakefern Food Corp. said it would put freebie vending machines in 95 ShopRite and The Fresh Grocer s...
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Delhi Metro’s WhatsApp-based ticketing service now available on all corridors: DMRC
6Oct By adminNo Comments
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Delhi Metro’s WhatsApp-based ticketing service now available on all corridors: DMRC

[ad_1] Delhi Metro commuters will now be able to travel on all corridors of the rapid transit system, including the Gurugram Rapid Metro, using a WhatsApp-based ticketing service, as the DMRC has extended the service on all lines.The service was first launched on the Airport Express Line in May. "The DMRC has now extended this cutting-edge service to cover all lines in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), including the Gurugram Rapid Metro in collaboration with Meta and their authorised partner Pelocal Fintech Pvt. Ltd.," the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said in a statement. Since its introduction on the Airport Line, passengers have been experiencing the convenience of this service. Passengers can now simply send a message with the text 'Hi' to 91 9650855800 on WhatsApp or s...
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Beware! QR Code scams are on the rise; Know how they work and how to avoid them
23Aug By adminNo Comments
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Beware! QR Code scams are on the rise; Know how they work and how to avoid them

[ad_1] The dark side of any technological advancement is that bad actors will use it for their personal advantage. We are already seeing this happen with artificial intelligence as AI-powered malware is being spotted, as well as a higher number of deepfakes have also surfaced. But the threat that is reaching a highly concerning level has to do with QR code-based scams. These online scams are on the rise and have led many people to fall prey to scammers and they end up losing a fortune. You need to know how a QR Code scam works because that will also help you in avoiding such scams altogether. So, let us take a look.A 30-year-old Indian Institute of Science professor recently became a victim of a QR code scam. The professor was trying to sell his washing machine on an online portal on Au...
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Google’s eSIM transfer tool for Android smartphones revealed
22Aug By adminNo Comments
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Google’s eSIM transfer tool for Android smartphones revealed

[ad_1] In the last few years, embedded SIM or eSIM has become extremely popular. While it was initially used in smartwatches, manufacturers now incorporate this technology into their smartphones too. Apple last year even went ahead and made the iPhone 14 only eSIM compatible in the United States, removing the physical SIM slot altogether. Although using an eSIM has several advantages such as the ability to store multiple profiles, it can be quite confusing when you have to switch your SIM card over to another device.To tackle this, Google in February announced that Android would be getting support for eSIM transfer, and now we have a first look at this feature. eSIM transfer on AndroidAccording to a report by 9to5Google, Android will soon get support for an eSIM transfer tool that would...
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Twitter Salutes This Coconut Seller With QR Code For His “Organic” Approach
17Apr By adminNo Comments
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Twitter Salutes This Coconut Seller With QR Code For His “Organic” Approach

[ad_1] Digital payments have made money management as well as transactions hassle-free. From fine-dine restaurants to local grocery stores, “QR code kaha hai” is the first question on our minds. In case you are wondering what has got us talking about digital payments on a regular Monday, allow us to clear the air. A Twitter user, RK Misra, shared a picture of himself buying a coconut from a vendor. Mr Misra, who is co-chairman of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry, a non-governmental trade association in Karnataka was on his bicycle, while the coconut seller was on his scooter. The thing that attracted our attention was the QR code. Alongside the snap, Mr Misra wrote, “Coconut Man with QR Code. India Forward.” Take a  look:Also Read: 'India's Last Tea Shop' Joins Digital Pa...
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