Friday, July 19, 2019

For Sale: Baby Data; Never Analyzed

I Found Your Data. It's For Sale, The Con Artist Pretending To Be A Marvel Executive To Sexually Exploit Her Marks, And More Of The Week's Best Scam Stories, and more.
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IT'S GRIFTERS ALL THE WAY DOWN
The Con Artist Pretending To Be A Marvel Executive To Sexually Exploit Her Marks, And More Of The Week's Best Scam Stories
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The chess grandmaster whose success was too good to be true, the con artist who turned to true crime writing and more of this week's best scam and hoax stories.
SEEMS FAIR
Health Insurers Make It Easy For Scammers To Steal Millions. Who Pays? You
propublica.org
Insurers are regarded as defenders of health care dollars, but the case of David Williams shows how they allow costs to rise.
SOLD YOU A CLICK
I Found Your Data. It's For Sale
washingtonpost.com
As many as 4 million people have Web browser extensions that sell their every click. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
FRAGRANCE WE DIGG | SPONSORED
This Company Has Made Cologne Obsolete
fultonandroark.com
Fulton & Roark practically invented solid cologne--the premium alternative to traditional sprays. Now you can try all 8 fragrances for just $16. Plus, each sample pack comes with a $16 credit for your next purchase.
GOOD APPLES AND BAD APPLES
AN ACTUAL APPLE. NOT THE COMPANY
The Apple That Could Change An Industry
story.californiasunday.com
After two decades of research and development, WA 38 lands this fall. It could disrupt an entire industry.
PRIVATE SPY
Anyone Can Hire A Team Of Spies
nytimes.com
There is a booming industry of private hackers, snoops and secret agents. Is it too late to rein it in?
WHO CAN YOU TRUST?
The Village Where Every Cop Has Been Convicted Of Domestic Violence
propublica.org
Dozens of convicted criminals have been hired as cops in Alaska communities. Often, they are the only applicants. In Stebbins, every cop has a criminal record, including the chief.
OUR DYSTOPIA SMELLS OF COCONUT
Andy Ngo Has The Newest New Media Career. It's Made Him A Victim And A Star
buzzfeednews.com
A little more than two years ago, Andy Ngo was more or less a nobody: a 30-year-old multimedia editor for the student paper of Portland State University.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
ZAP GOD
Guy Electrifies His Carpet To Train His Roommate To Walk More Quietly
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The original sponsor behind this video pulled out because they "didn't like it" and all we can say is that they were very wrong and this is a piece of art.
IN THE NEWS
Trump Attempts To Distance Himself From 'Send Her Back' Chants
Kyoto Animation Studio Arson Suspect Told Police His Work Had Been Plagiarized
The Guy Who Started The Area 51 Madness Did It As A Joke — And Now He's Freaking Out
WATCH: ESPN Radio Host Dan Le Batard Blasts ESPN For Its 'Cowardly' Apolitical Stance Following Trump Rally's 'Send Her Back' Chants
Spider-Man Hands Sculpture In Nebraska Confused For Devil Horns, Called Anti-Christian
DIGG GIVEAWAYS
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Want the latest Apple gadgets but don't have a $1500 lying around? Here's your chance
DIGG PICKS
The Dimples On These Japanese Pots Aren't Just Cute, They're Smart Too
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The Yukihira pot is a simple-as-it-gets Japanese cooking tradition that'll look real nice in your kitchen.
Stay cool this weekend, folks.