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A user received multiple calls from unknown numbers where the caller repeatedly asked 'is this *******?' without identifying themselves. Attempts to call the numbers back resulted in disconnection, and searching the numbers provided no useful information.

The article describes frequent unsolicited phone calls from numbers sharing the same first six digits, differing by one digit in the area code/exchange. Callers, likely several counties away, attempt to sell Medicare Advantage plans, with the recipient suspecting the calls are part of a telemarketing scheme during a Special Enrollment Period.

Starting July 9th, the user received multiple texts and a voicemail from different numbers claiming to be ARS, all sharing the same File & Case # but with untraceable callback numbers. The voicemail used a computer voice to request location confirmation and provided an 833 toll-free number, which also does not link to any legitimate company or debt collector.

WhatsApp is introducing a feature that allows users to be identified by usernames instead of phone numbers, aiming to provide three billion users with greater control over who can contact them.

WhatsApp announced global reservations for usernames to enhance user privacy by allowing connections through usernames instead of sharing phone numbers. The optional feature aims to protect the privacy of over three billion users and will begin rolling out today.

A user reports receiving frequent automated calls about checking tax information despite having no tax issues. They have blocked over 82 numbers in 45 days and question how many phone numbers exist in the U.S. before sequences run out.

Trump Mobile has experienced a data breach exposing customers' personal information including home addresses and phone numbers. The company acknowledged the leak after users discovered their data was publicly accessible online.

Pitney Bowes, a logistics technology company, has allegedly suffered a data breach exposing 8.2 million email addresses, along with names, phone numbers, and physical addresses. The leak is attributed to Shiny Hunters, a group known for pay-or-leak ransomware attacks.