Facebook Marketplace scams to avoid — Google to ban popular app category
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3 things you need to know today 1. Avoid this clever scam tactic being used on Facebook Marketplace A listener had put an item up for sale on Facebook’s Marketplace and, not long after, got an offer from another user. Suspiciously, the supposed buyer didn’t ask any questions and merely stated that he wanted to buy the item. That should be your first red flag of a scam. Here's what else to look for in online scams. Tap or click here for ways to avoid being ripped off. → |
2. 3 ways Twitter could change immediately with Musk in control Elon Musk has sounded the alarm about his intentions to bring free speech to Twitter. It began recently with his purchase of the company's stock. Now Twitter has accepted his bid to purchase the entire enterprise, making the platform a privately-held company. Musk has big plans for Twitter. Here's what that could mean to you. Tap or click here for the implications of Musk's Twitter purchase. → |
3. Google is banning this popular type of app from the Play Store There are plenty of apps in the Google Play Store that are questionable. Google usually works as quickly as possible to remove them before they do severe damage. But the tech giant is now taking steps to prevent a specific app category from being available from now on. Here's everything you need to know. Tap or click here to find out why Google is banning these apps. → |
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