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How international students can spot a fake job or sponsorship scam

International students hunting for jobs abroad are increasingly being targeted by fake recruiters, bogus job listings and false visa-sponsorship promises. Students should verify employers and recruiters independently, avoid upfront payments or “guaranteed” sponsorship claims, and be cautious about sharing sensitive documents before confirming that an opportunity is genuine.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

The 3-Second Scam: How AI Fakes a Loved One's Voice on WhatsApp and Telegram

AI-cloned voices are spreading on Spanish-language WhatsApp and Telegram. Here's what verified data shows and how to confirm a call before paying.

Latin Times · Sep 21

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Reportedly Already Turning Tail, Set To Return To US Within Weeks

The Sussexes could reportedly be considering a return to California just weeks after moving back to Britain, as their children’s school change and a reported WhatsApp leak incident add to the security concerns surrounding their new life.

Bored Panda · Sep 21

Meghan's Kids Spent Years at US Schools Before UK Return, Weeks Later Her WhatsApp Number Was Leaked

Meghan Markle's personal number was reportedly exposed in a school parents' WhatsApp screenshot weeks after Archie and Lilibet began school in the UK.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Investor Put $1.1M Into Crypto After Alleged Wall Street VP Said It Would Become $20M — Now the FBI Is Involved

A crypto investor put $1.1M into an overseas platform after WhatsApp advice from an alleged Wall Street executive. The FBI says more details are needed.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears

Doorbell firm aims to replace WhatsApp or Facebook groups with platform where people can post about safety or lost pets

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Meghan Markle's Phone Number Reportedly Leaked in School WhatsApp Group Before Children Were Pulled Out

Meghan Markle's phone number was reportedly shared from a UK school parents' WhatsApp group, but available reporting does not link the alleged leak to the Sussexes' decision to move their children.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

UAE, the Muslim Brotherhood, RICO, and Defamation

From Nada v. United Arab Emirates, decided by Judge Amy Berman Jackson (D.D.C.) today: Plaintiffs Hazim Nada and his privately… The post UAE, the Muslim Brotherhood, RICO, and Defamation appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 15

Quote of the day by Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Give everyone a voice and give people power, the system usually ends up…’ – Facebook founder on why technology should empower people

Mark Zuckerberg envisions a world where technology serves as a catalyst for individual empowerment and equitable power distribution. Through his creation, Facebook, now Meta, he has successfully interconnected billions worldwide. Meta also oversees platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, signaling a commitment to innovation. Together with his wife, Priscilla Chan, he…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

‘I believed the hype’: the white South Africans denied refugee status in the US

Drive to save thousands of Afrikaners from false claims of ‘white genocide’ appears to show signs of slowing

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15