➀ Dutch e-tailer uwgamespecialist.nl continues to scam customers by not delivering the RTX 5090 cards they sold; ➁ Customers were misled about 'fire hazard recall' of the cards; ➂ The company's Trustpilot reviews are suspiciously positive, raising concerns about their business practices.
Recent #scam news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The FBI has issued a warning to hundreds of millions of commuters about a fraudulent SMS scam claiming unpaid tolls.
➁ The scam involves fraudulent text messages threatening a late fee if the toll is not paid.
➂ The FBI has received over 2,000 complaints about this scam since early 2024.
➀ The article discusses the high prices of Nvidia RTX 5090 GPUs and the issue of etailers hiking prices. ➁ It highlights a specific case with the retailer uwgamespecialist.nl, where customers were promised delivery but did not receive their cards. ➂ The article suggests that customers should be vigilant and take action if they see the same product in stock at a higher price on the retailer's website.
➀ Google warns Gmail users to be cautious of scams and spam during the holiday season; ➁ Reports a significant increase in fraudulent emails since mid-November; ➂ Describes three types of scams: invoice scams, celebrity scams, and extortion scams; ➃ Google implements AI-powered measures to enhance Gmail's defenses and provides tips for users to stay safe.
➀ Six former Apple employees are accused of defrauding the company's Matching Gifts Program and the State of California; ➁ They are alleged to have kept matching funds for themselves and falsified tax returns; ➂ The scheme involved donations to ACICE and Hop4Kids, with the CEO and accountant involved keeping the matching funds.
1. Ed, a former minister, sets up a scam disguised as a game to exploit people's gullibility. 2. The scam involves buying and developing digital islands with various features and furnishings. 3. The operation is successful, highlighting the ease of manipulating public trust.