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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
No, a Salina police officer is not missing
SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) — A post on social media is claiming a Salina Police officer is missing. The Salina Police Department confirms to KSN that the post is fake. The post claims that a female police officer identified as 27-year-old Carolyn Lynch is missing, and her daughter was found alone in her abandoned car. A quick internet search shows that this is a scam post circulating across the country. The officer featured in the post is actually a police officer with the Lodi, California, Police Department. Similar posts with different names, weights, and photos have been circulating for several years. Black Hills Energy seeks $17.2M rate increase in Kansas The goal of the scam is to accumulate a large number of views, likes, and shares before the original poster changes it to a link that leads to a scam or other malicious content, which may attempt to gather personal or financial information or install malware on a computer. Always be cautious when sharing or engaging with posts, unless you are sure they are genuine. A quick internet search can often save you from participating in or having your information compromised. You can use tools like Google Lens, Google Image Search, or TinEye to verify the source of an image online. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Posts misleadingly claim to show Yemeni man and his child bride who died after wedding night
'Rawan, an 8-year-old Arab girl d!ed due to internal injur!es which she suffered on her w£dding night. Her 40-year-old husband didn't show mercy on the wedding night (sic),' the post's caption reads. The headline of the news article in the attached screenshot reads: '8-year-old child bride dies from internal bleeding after her wedding night.' The first lines of the article, visible in the screenshot, read: 'An eight-year-old Yemeni girl passed on from internal bleeding on her wedding night in the wake of a wedding a man 5 times her age, a social activist and two nearby occupants said, for a situation that has caused an outcry in the media and resuscitated banter about child brides (sic).' The screenshot also includes a photo of a young girl and a photo of a grey-bearded man, suggesting they are the couple in question. The claim also appeared here on Facebook with a screenshot of the same article. The post was dated March 21, 2022. However, the claim is misleading. Child marriages are widespread in Yemen. According to Unicef's latest report on the subject, Yemen is home to an estimated 4 million child brides, meaning they were married before the age of 18 (archived here). Of these, 1.4 million were married before they turned 15. An internet search shows the article in the screenshot was published on an Indian website on March 21, 2022 (archived here). The second paragraph of the article stated that the incident occurred 'last week,' suggesting that it happened earlier in March 2022. AFP Fact Check found no credible reports about such an incident in Yemen in 2022. However, there was an outcry in 2013 over a similar case where an eight-year-old child reportedly died of internal bleeding in Yemen after marrying a man who was five times her age (archived here). Authorities in Yemen denied that the death occurred, and the journalist who first reported the story alleged that officials were attempting to bury the case (archived here). Gulf News later published a video report in which they interviewed a man described as the girl's father, who presented his child to the press to show she was still alive (archived here and here). Reverse image searches showed that the images of the man and the girl are unrelated to the 2013 case in Yemen – and that the two images are not related to each other, either. The man in the photo is Ebrahim Yusuf Kazi, an imam jailed for paedophilia in the United Kingdom in 2011 (archived here). His photo was published in numerous news articles at the time. Meanwhile, the photo of the girl was on the internet before the 2013 incident. It was featured in a video report on worldwide child marriage rates by Russian broadcaster Russia-1, published in October 2012 (archived here). Reverse image search results using TinEye also found the photo listed on stock image websites going back to 2010, though it is no longer available on those sites. In one occurrence of the image, on a now-defunct stock photo site, the file was named 'girl playing dress up with veil'.
The Independent
14-02-2025
- The Independent
Is your Valentine actually a scam? Five red flags to watch out for
Love might be in the air for some this Valentine's Day. But today, online daters are being encouraged to be wary of potential scams. Nationwide Building Society research has found that two-fifths (41 per cent) of singles are looking for love this February. But 44 per cent say they would be willing to look past some odd behaviour and continue chatting with someone online if something seemed amiss. Sarah Lenette, a financial crime expert at Starling Bank, implored people to use their gut when talking to someone online - and always question their motives if they start asking about money. Lenette gave the following advice about keeping safe while online dating. 1. Are you being given excuses for why you can't meet in person or have a video call? 'If you have a genuine connection with someone, a logical next step is to meet either in person or on a video call, ideally in person so you can get a sense of their behaviour,' she says. 'Fraudsters will often provide reasons for why they can't video call, such as saying that they work abroad or are in the military, so you should always proceed with caution if someone tells you this.' It's also important to bear in mind that AI (artificial intelligence) can also be used by fraudsters – so don't believe everything you see. Lenette warns: 'If they do agree to do a video call, you need to be cautious of deepfake videos. 'These can be incredibly realistic, but you can potentially spot them by paying close attention to a person's body movements and facial expressions. If they don't look quite right, it's a sign to look for other unusual characteristics.' 2. Have they asked you to keep the relationship a secret? Secrecy could be a big red flag. Lenette explains: 'Although this can seem terribly romantic in the moment, it is a move intended to detach you from your real life. 'Discussing your new relationship with friends and family is an important way to keep them updated on your life, particularly as they can be a voice of reason. If someone asks you to keep your relationship a secret, always take a step back and ask why.' If you have suspicions, Lenette suggests taking the information in their profile and doing some sleuthing. She suggests: 'Aside from checking that they are on other social media platforms, you can do a reverse image search through platforms such as TinEye, which checks whether the profiles listed on 'their' profile link back to different individuals – if the pictures don't match up, question why this is.' She also suggests considering whether information about the person exists on websites other than social media. 'Does information about them come up in a search in several reliable places that aren't just social media sites, with info that matches what you're being told? For example, can you find any information about their job or place of work?' 4. Are you being 'love bombed'? This is a manipulative tactic that can be a red flag regardless of whether someone is a scammer or not, says Lenette. She says: 'Love bombing is when a match shows extreme interest in you through things like excessive flattery, overly communicating their feelings for you and being intense about your future together at too early a stage. 'They could also highlight how you are so different to anyone they've ever dated to make you feel special. 'Everyone has felt lonely from time to time, and this can be particularly common when you're looking for love – but this is when you can be most vulnerable to love bombing. 'First of all, be incredibly cautious if the person you're speaking to gets very serious very quickly. You don't actually know them that well so if you feel things are going alarmingly quick in the relationship, take a step back and suggest slowing things down.' She says alarm bells should also ring if someone tries to distance you from friends or family. 'This can be a common tactic among romance fraudsters, as this lowers the chances of you having anyone to speak to about their odd behaviour or requests for money, as well as making you more dependent on them,' says Lenette. 5. Are you being asked for money? 'If your potential partner is asking you to send them money, take a step back to think about the full picture,' says Lenette. 'Firstly, never send money to someone you haven't met in person. Meeting in person allows you to see that they actually are who they say they are, and you can get a sense for whether they are trustworthy or not.' She adds: 'Secondly, if your potential partner is pressuring you to make any money moves quickly, stop and think. 'This pressure could come in many forms and is often 'time sensitive'.' Romance scams can sometimes be combined with other scams, such as investment frauds, so a romance fraudster could claim to have a time-limited 'get rich quick' investment opportunity. Or they may claim they need money urgently for medical or legal bills. Lenette says: 'These should always be red flags, and are worth discussing with people outside the relationship. Someone who genuinely cares about your wellbeing would never have an issue with you taking your time or talking to a trusted friend or family member. Remember that if something seems like it's too good to be true, it probably is.' Checking the Financial Conduct Authority's ScamSmart page, speaking to friends and family, contacting your bank, or perhaps speaking to a regulated adviser before making any big financial decisions could help to prevent money going into the hands of scammers.
The Independent
14-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Is your ‘Valentine' a romance scam? A financial crime expert explains 5 red flags to watch out for
Love is in the air this month, but for some people, the 'perfect' online date they started chatting to on Valentine's Day may not be what they seem. According to recent research from Nationwide Building Society, two-fifths (41%) of singles are looking for love this February – but 44% would continue messaging someone they had met online even if something seemed off. Sarah Lenette, a financial crime specialist at Starling Bank, says gut instinct can be vital if something about a conversation doesn't feel quite right. She suggests asking yourself some key questions that could point to your online match not being the real deal: 1. Are you being given excuses for why you can't meet in person or have a video call? 'If you have a genuine connection with someone, a logical next step is to meet either in person or on a video call, ideally in person so you can get a sense of their behaviour,' she says. 'Fraudsters will often provide reasons for why they can't video call, such as saying that they work abroad or are in the military, so you should always proceed with caution if someone tells you this.' It's also important to bear in mind that AI (artificial intelligence) can also be used by fraudsters – so don't believe everything you see. Lenette warns: 'If they do agree to do a video call, you need to be cautious of deepfake videos. 'These can be incredibly realistic, but you can potentially spot them by paying close attention to a person's body movements and facial expressions. If they don't look quite right, it's a sign to look for other unusual characteristics.' 2. Have they asked you to keep the relationship a secret? Secrecy could be a big red flag. Lenette explains: 'Although this can seem terribly romantic in the moment, it is a move intended to detach you from your real life. Start investing with Trading 212. Capital at risk. 'Discussing your new relationship with friends and family is an important way to keep them updated on your life, particularly as they can be a voice of reason. If someone asks you to keep your relationship a secret, always take a step back and ask why.' 3. Does your date exist on other social media platforms? If you have suspicions, Lenette suggests taking the information in their profile and doing some sleuthing. She suggests: 'Aside from checking that they are on other social media platforms, you can do a reverse image search through platforms such as TinEye, which checks whether the profiles listed on 'their' profile link back to different individuals – if the pictures don't match up, question why this is.' She also suggests considering whether information about the person exists on websites other than social media. 'Does information about them come up in a search in several reliable places that aren't just social media sites, with info that matches what you're being told? For example, can you find any information about their job or place of work?' 4. Are you being 'love bombed'? This is a manipulative tactic that can be a red flag regardless of whether someone is a scammer or not, says Lenette. She says: 'Love bombing is when a match shows extreme interest in you through things like excessive flattery, overly communicating their feelings for you and being intense about your future together at too early a stage. 'They could also highlight how you are so different to anyone they've ever dated to make you feel special. 'Everyone has felt lonely from time to time, and this can be particularly common when you're looking for love – but this is when you can be most vulnerable to love bombing. 'First of all, be incredibly cautious if the person you're speaking to gets very serious very quickly. You don't actually know them that well so if you feel things are going alarmingly quick in the relationship, take a step back and suggest slowing things down.' She says alarm bells should also ring if someone tries to distance you from friends or family. 'This can be a common tactic among romance fraudsters, as this lowers the chances of you having anyone to speak to about their odd behaviour or requests for money, as well as making you more dependent on them,' says Lenette. 5. Are you being asked for money? 'If your potential partner is asking you to send them money, take a step back to think about the full picture,' says Lenette. 'Firstly, never send money to someone you haven't met in person. Meeting in person allows you to see that they actually are who they say they are, and you can get a sense for whether they are trustworthy or not.' She adds: 'Secondly, if your potential partner is pressuring you to make any money moves quickly, stop and think. 'This pressure could come in many forms and is often 'time sensitive'.' Romance scams can sometimes be combined with other scams, such as investment frauds, so a romance fraudster could claim to have a time-limited 'get rich quick' investment opportunity. Or they may claim they need money urgently for medical or legal bills. Lenette says: 'These should always be red flags, and are worth discussing with people outside the relationship. Someone who genuinely cares about your wellbeing would never have an issue with you taking your time or talking to a trusted friend or family member. Remember that if something seems like it's too good to be true, it probably is.' Checking the Financial Conduct Authority's ScamSmart page, speaking to friends and family, contacting your bank, or perhaps speaking to a regulated adviser before making any big financial decisions could help to prevent money going into the hands of scammers.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
Old photos misleadingly shared as quakes rattle Santorini
The volcanic island of Santorini has been rattled by an unprecedented wave of seismic activity, including seven successive tremors measuring over 4.0 magnitude on February 6, 2025 (archived here). An even stronger 5.2 magnitude tremor was recorded on February 5, according to the Athens Geodynamic Institute. The institute said over 6,000 tremors have been recorded in the Aegean Sea near the islands of Santorini, Amorgos, Anafi and Ios since January 26. More than 11,000 residents and seasonal workers have left Santorini by sea and air since early February, with operators laying on additional flights and ferries. The unprecedented phenomenon has given rise to safety concerns and fuelled fears of a potential escalation of the situation. On February 4, Greek media reported that the quakes had caused a landslide on Red Beach, one of the most popular beaches on Santorini. Images published by Greek media showed rockfall on a section of the beach, with reports saying an access path had been blocked as a result. In this context, Facebook users in Greece began circulating a photo of Red Beach as seen from above, along with the false claim that "The Red Beach of Santorini collapsed into the sea after the 5 magnitude tremors". The picture shows an aerial view of the cliffside beach with rockfall debris seen in the vicinity of sun loungers. The image and the same claim were shared on Facebook (here, here, here and here), Threads (here) and Greek media websites (here, here and here). Neither the articles nor the posts indicated the photo was an archive picture. However, AFP found that the photo has appeared online since at least 2013. Although it does indeed show Red Beach in Santorini, it is unrelated to the recent quakes. A reverse image search on TinEye showed that the photo has been online since at least September 7, 2015. Since the hyperlink in the first and oldest result on TinEye, named "user/3586314/tags/Vulkan", didn't work, we copied and pasted it into the WayBack Machine. This digital archive platform provided an archived version of the photo dated July 10, 2013. This is the earliest version of the image published online AFP was able to find. According to these results, the image was originally uploaded to "Panoramio", a photo-sharing platform that was deactivated in 2016. On Panoramio, the image was uploaded by a user named "th81" with the following caption in German "Santorini, view of the 'Red Beach' from above". Another reverse image search revealed that the image has since been featured on multiple websites, all identifying it as Red Beach in Santorini (examples here, here and here). The seismic tremors have also revived fears of volcanic activity on Santorini, whose volcano last erupted in 1950. Another viral photo that circulated among Greek social media users in early February 2025 showed what appears to be lava flowing down a volcano by the sea, along with the claim: "Alarm in Santorini: The volcano is awake - People (are) on the streets" (examples here, here and here). Although some users in the comments expressed disbelief at the posts, other comments showed that the posts were spreading fear. "The inhabitants of all the islands in the volcanic arc have packed their bags. Unfortunately, the world is scared, and not without reason," one social media user wrote. The same photo with the claim that the Santorini volcano was showing signs of activity was also published by Greek websites (here, here and here). Neither the articles nor the posts indicated the photo was an archive picture. However, AFP found the photo in the database of the Associated Press news agency, where it was identified as being taken in 2007 and showing the volcanic island Anak Krakatau in Indonesia. A reverse image search led us to this article featuring the same picture with the byline "Image credit: AP Photo/Ed Wray" and the following caption: "The Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatau) volcano sends up powerful clouds of hot gasses, rocks, and lava as a fishing boat is moored offshore early Thursday Nov. 8, 2007, in the Sunda Straits between Java and Sumatra, Indonesia". A search using the keywords "Anak Krakatau 2007" in the Associated Press photo database retrieved the original photo (archived here). The photo was taken at Anak Krakatau, Indonesia, on November 8, 2007, as shown in the image metadata in the screenshot below. AFP has debunked another claim in which an old image was misleadingly shared as a current one from Santorini here.
