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Google sues alleged scammers over 10,000 fake Maps listings

Google sues alleged scammers over 10,000 fake Maps listings

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Google is taking down 10,000 fake business listings from Google Maps and suing a network of scammers who set them up, CBS News reports. The company’s lawsuit alleges that a man connected to a broader scam network created fake business profiles on Google Maps and sold them for profit. Google was tipped off by a Texas-based locksmith who said someone was impersonating them on Google Maps, which led to the Wednesday lawsuit. “Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated,” Google’s general counsel Halimah DeLaine Prado said Wednesday on CBS Mornings Plus. “Once we’re alerted to the actual fraud, we take extreme efforts to identify similar fraudulent listings.” Scammers can use Google Maps to fool people in a number of ways. Victims may stumble upon a fake listing that looks real and call the number. Sometimes, the scammer provides the service when the victim shows up, but will upcharge them. Other times, the victim could be routed to a call center, where scammers can try to convince them to pay for something ahead of time but not actually …

Zillow will now show climate risks for property listings in the US

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Zillow has announced that its real estate property listings in the US will soon feature details about climate risks, including the potential for wildfires, flooding, extreme temperatures, high winds, and poor air quality. Buyers will also see what types of insurance are required or recommended for a property. The climate risk data, provided through a partnership with First Street, which specializes in “climate risk financial modeling,” will be introduced to the Zillow website and iOS app by the end of the year and will be available on Zillow’s Android app early next year. In August, 16.7 percent of new listings on Zillow were at “major risk of wildfire,” while 12.8 percent had a major risk of flooding, says the company. To make potential homeowners aware of those risks, Zillow’s search map will be updated with color-coded highlights indicating which areas are likely to be affected by those five key risks, with each one having its own color scale to indicate the potential severity. The five different climate risks will each be given a score when …

Swiggy Files For Rs 3,750-Crore IPO, Among India’s Biggest Listings This Year

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New Delhi: Food delivery and quick commerce giant Swiggy has filed for a Rs 3,750-crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) in what is likely to be among India’s biggest listings this year. On Wednesday, it came to light that Swiggy had received clearance for the IPO from markets regulator SEBI and the company said on Thursday that it aims to raise Rs 3,750 crore through a long-awaiter public offering. In its draft prospectus, the Bengaluru-based company has said existing shareholders, including Tencent Europe and Accel India, will sell approximately 185 million shares.  Source link

BWA Lays Down Self-Regulatory Guidelines on Token Listings for Indian Crypto Exchanges

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Joining the Indian government in regulating the crypto sector and making it safe for engagement, the Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) has laid down some rules for service providers in the crypto sector to adhere to. The Web3 industry group has released guidelines for crypto exchanges to follow while considering the listing of new altcoins on their platforms. The aim is to reduce the risk of scam tokens entering India’s crypto ecosystem that may cause financial damage to the investor and trader communities. The self-regulatory guidelines are based on the PEC framework, that focusses on investor protection, market efficiency as well as credibility and safeguards. A total of 36 Web3 firms that are BWA members have provided suggestions for the formulation of these guidelines. The BWA has bifurcated these guidelines into two parts – Essential Metrics and Indexed Metrics. Under Essential Metrics, the guidelines suggest that all crypto exchanges must become the primary screening process. To do so, the exchanges have been directed to establish minimum standards to review tokens that are in the pipeline to …

Vivo X100s Pro, Vivo X100s Spotted on Google Play Console, MIIT Listings; Launch Could Be Imminent

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Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro debuted in India in January with the brand-new MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset. Now, Vivo is reportedly considering adding the Vivo X100s Pro and Vivo X100s to this lineup. The Chinese smartphone brand hasn’t confirmed the existence of these models, but ahead of it, the phones have appeared on various certification sites, hinting at imminent arrival. The Vivo X100s Pro has allegedly been spotted on the Google Play Console listing with the PD2324 model number, whereas the Vivo X100s has reportedly surfaced on the website of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). MySmartPrice has spotted the listing of the Vivo X100s Pro on Google Play Console with model number PD2324. The listing shows some specifications, including an octa-core MT6989 (MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC) SoC, alongside Mali G720 GPU and up to 16GB of RAM. The phone also seems to have a 1,260×2,800 pixels resolution display with 560ppi pixel density and runs Android 11. The Google Play Console listing also purportedly includes an official-looking image that shows the Vivo …

Xiaomi Watch 2 Key Specifications, Design Revealed via Retail Listings Ahead of Debut

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Xiaomi Watch 2 has reportedly been spotted at several European retailers, while the smartwatch is yet to be officially announced by the company. The Chinese brand launched the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro in September 2023, and now a cheaper model can join the lineup soon, as per the report. The potentially upcoming smartwatch is expected to run on Google’s Wear OS and could be available in black and silver colour options. Currently, the company has not shared any details about the Xiaomi Watch 2. According to a report by WinFuture (in German), the Xiaomi Watch 2 has made an appearance at multiple offline retailers. This also reveals some of the key specifications of the smartwatch. Another report by GSMArena goes into greater depth and highlights that the wearable device was spotted being sold in Belgium for EUR 200 (roughly Rs. 17,900) and in Slovakia for EUR 250 (roughly Rs. 22,300), in multiple stores. In comparison, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro was launched at the price of EUR 269 (Roughly Rs. 24,000) for the Bluetooth variant …

Apple Business Connect helps keep its listings up to date

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Apple will soon start displaying more detailed and accurate business listings, all thanks to the company’s new Business Connect tool. The tool gives businesses the ability to tweak store hours and fill out their listings by adding header images and other photos to their place cards, which appear on Maps, Messages, Wallet, Siri, and other apps. Through Business Connect, companies can encourage customers to place orders or make reservations by linking to sites like Instacart, OpenTable, or Booking.com through Apple Maps. Businesses can also take advantage of something called Showcases, a feature that lets companies list special offers, seasonal menus, product discounts, and more. Business Connect is available globally starting today, while Showcases is now available to all businesses in the US and will launch in other countries in the “coming months.” According to TechCrunch, Apple’s still not getting rid of its Yelp integration, as Apple Maps will still surface photos, reviews, and menus hosted by Yelp. But Business Connect will let companies build upon these listings by adding information that maybe Yelp doesn’t have. …

Oppo Reno 8T Spotted on Several Listings; Tipped To Come With 33W Charging Support: All Details

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Oppo Reno 8 series is reportedly expecting expansion in coming weeks. While the Chinese company has now moved to Reno 9 series with three variants being launched, a new Reno 8 model has surfaced on the internet recently dubbed to be ‘Oppo Reno8 T.’ The handset has been listed on a number of certification sites including TKDN, EEC, BIS, SIRIM, and Element Materials Technology with model number CPH2481. Though the listings do not reveal much details about the specifications of the handset, none of them suggest the name and charging speed for expected Oppo Reno 8T. According to a report by Gizmochina, Oppo might be working on a new Reno 8 model, reportedly the Oppo Reno 8T. The smartphone, which has been listed on several certification sites, may launch soon. The listing on SIRIM has tipped the phone’s branding, while Element Materials Technology listing has suggested that the device could carry support for 33W fast-wired charging. Even BIS has certified Reno 8T to launch in India. It is being expected that the smartphone could be …