World Cup Scams Are Getting Harder to Spot

World Cup Scams Are Getting Harder to Spot

You got a World Cup ticket. It arrived in your inbox with a QR code, professional branding, and a confirmation email that looked like the real thing. Unfortunately, it wasn’t. For years, spotting a scam was relatively simple. A suspicious email address, broken English, or an obvious typo were often enough to raise suspicion. But … Read more

Pump.Fun’s Bounties Platform Is a Black Hole of Circular Grifting

Pump.Fun’s Bounties Platform Is a Black Hole of Circular Grifting

Would you run into a crowded university lecture hall, fart into a megaphone, and bellow “fartcoin” at the top of your lungs? If so—and should you have the means to document this stunt on video, preferably capturing the audience’s reaction—you may claim a reward of approximately $1,000. The money, of course, will be dispensed in … Read more