It usually happens when you are scrolling through your phone in bed. You open your banking app just to check your balance, and something catches your eye. *”Pending: $49.99 – SQ MYSTERY HOLDINGS.” Your heart skips a beat. You didn’t … Continue reading
It usually happens on a Thursday evening. You are tired. You just want to pay a bill or check your balance. You type the name of your bank into Google. You click the first link that pops up. The website … Continue reading
We have all done it. You are on a new website. You want that specific pair of sneakers or that limited-edition gadget. You get to checkout. You pull out your wallet. You type in the 16 digits, the expiration date, … Continue reading
It’s the worst notification you can get. You look down at your phone. Your banking app says you just spent $1,200 at an electronics store in Miami. The problem? You live in London. Or Sydney. Or Seattle. And you are … Continue reading
It is the modern torture method of the 21st century. You open WhatsApp. You see their name at the top. “Online.” Your heart skips a beat. You stare at the screen, waiting for those magical words: “typing…” You wait. And … Continue reading
It is the universal Sunday morning struggle. You have your coffee. You have your toast. You feel ready to engage your brain. You click on a crossword link. You solve three clues. You feel like a genius. And then, the … Continue reading
We all have that one person. Maybe it’s your aunt who comments “Why don’t you call me?” on every single thirst trap you post. Maybe it’s a coworker who replies to your Stories with unsolicited advice about your weekend plans. … Continue reading
It usually happens in a fit of rage. Someone sends you something nasty. Or maybe it’s a spam bot trying to sell you crypto. Or your ex being… well, your ex. Your thumb hovers over the button. “Report and Block.” … Continue reading
It happens in a heartbeat. You click “Send.” The money leaves your account. And then the realization hits you like a truck: The website wasn’t real. The ‘Bank Manager’ was a fake. The crypto investment was a Ponzi scheme. Whether … Continue reading
You open Tinder. You see the little gold circle at the top. “25+ People Like You.” Your ego inflates immediately. Wow, I am a catch. I am a model. The world loves me. You click it. And then you are … Continue reading