Scammers target on the vulnerabilities of those seeking connection, using deceptive tactics to manipulate emotions and extract money. Finding love online has become increasingly common. However, along with it, there lies a darker side – online dating fraud. Scammers target…
Scammers exploit the trust, convincing victims to invest in schemes promising high returns, leading to significant financial losses. Online scammers are on the rise, using direct messages and social media to trick people into believing they can earn easy money…
The Media Literacy project is an initiative by Fact Crescendo aimed at fostering accurate knowledge and understanding of today’s fast-evolving digital media landscape. This project aims to enhance the skills needed to analyse, critique, evaluate, and comprehend digital media content…
Factree recently organized a media literacy workshop at Vinaykrao Patil College in Vaijapur, Maharashtra. The workshop explored various sides of the digital landscape, shedding light on the inescapable influence of social media platforms and the importance of media literacy in…
In today’s digitally connected world, it’s crucial for parents to prioritize cyber awareness and hygiene to safeguard their children from potential online threats. From cyber grooming to the importance of secure browser settings, this guide provides a detailed roadmap for…
Scammers trick victims into becoming friends online and then convince them to put money into fake cryptocurrency websites. In today’s digital age, scams are unfortunately prevalent. Recently, a new type of online scam came to light. It is called the…
In an age where information travels at an extraordinary speed, separating between fact and fiction has become a valuable skill. The traditional method of reading an article from start to finish might not be sufficient today when misinformation has tainted…
To navigate this information landscape successfully, media literacy becomes a crucial skill. In the era of social media, distinguishing between credible news and misinformation is more challenging than ever. The sheer volume of information creates confusion and makes it hard…
Victims receive a post purportedly from Messho, an online shopping portal, claiming that they have won a significant cash prize. A new scam is fooling unsuspecting people through a cleverly designed speed post. Scamsters of this scam use the name…
The initiative aims to set up guidelines and standards for fact-checking organizations in India to ensure their credibility and transparency. In a world where misinformation and fake news have become a global problem, policymakers, social media platforms, and ordinary citizens…
