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FTC warns pharma companies about sham patent listings designed to delay generics

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For many, many years we’ve detailed how big pharma companies, who only care about the monopoly rents they can receive on medicine while under patent, have concocted all sorts of scams and schemes to avoid having to compete with generic versions, even after their patents have expired (or been invalidated).

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7 ChatGPT scams to look out for

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With the rise of artificial intelligence, we’re now encountering the unexpected reality of the ChatGPT scam. Don’t fall for these ChatGPT scams As they say, every rose has its thorn, and in this instance, the blossoming capabilities of AI chatbots have brought with them a prickly side effect.

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How to install ChatGPT desktop app on Windows

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How to download ChatGPT desktop app First, a quick warning: the top Google Search results for “ChatGPT desktop download” are all scams. Avoid using Google for this app. Instead, visit the ChatGPT website directly to download it.

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Alert Grandma Thwarts AI Voice-Cloning Scam

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A San Diego grandmother narrowly avoided losing thousands of dollars to a scam involving AI-generated voice cloning that imitated her beloved grandson. The incident unfolded when Maureen, a North County grandma, received a phone call from an anonymous number, initially mistaken for her sister’s hidden number call.

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Is TikTok Shop safe, there are some interesting stories

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This development prompts a deeper investigation into the platform’s safety and authenticity, dissecting whether TikTok Shop is a groundbreaking tool for digital commerce or a masked pitfall in the world of online scams. “I feel like I’m pretty good at recognizing scams normally,” Becky remarked. Really, is TikTok Shop safe?

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Teach a Man to Phish and He’s Set for Life

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The file included in this phishing scam uses what’s known as a “right-to-left override” or RLO character. The best advice to sidestep phishing scams is to avoid clicking on links that arrive unbidden in emails, text messages and other mediums.

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It’s time to take full control of your WhatsApp calls

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However, alongside the convenience comes the annoyance of incessant spam calls, potential scams, and unwarranted interruptions from unknown numbers. Avoid potential scams : With the rise of fraudulent schemes and scam calls, it has become crucial to protect yourself from falling victim to such threats.

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