user
Coverage of user in the Nexus archive.
- [US] Is it a scam? Voicemail from a number in my area code with vague message, including my name
A user received a voicemail from a number in their area code with the same first three digits as their phone number. The message included their name and a vague request to call back, raising concerns about a potential scam. The caller's number also resembled the user's mother's number, and a second call displayed a name linked to a Tennessee politician, though the area code mismatched.
- UNITED STATES - 3rd Party outsourcing for pickups
A user canceled a Home Depot flooring project and arranged for a third-party pickup service to retrieve heavy boxes. The pickup was scheduled for a broad time frame (7 am to 9 pm), but the service was delayed until the next day, causing significant inconvenience. The store manager offered to handle the pickup directly the following morning and waived the pickup fee.
- BOFH: Amnesty means never having to say you're sorry
The article describes an annual amnesty event where users can confess to damaging equipment without facing retribution. Examples include a damaged laptop and a broken HDMI port, resolved by replacing or relocating items. A future fire and past insurance-related incidents are also referenced.
- LinkedIn ... "my parents are looking to immigrate..."
A user received a LinkedIn message from someone claiming to seek immigration advice for their parents to the US. The sender used a local phone number despite the user's number not being listed on LinkedIn, leading the user to identify the interaction as a scam.
- [US, California] Fake DoorDash Delivery with Picture of my current front door
A user received a fake DoorDash delivery notification with a current photo of their front door, indicating someone was outside their home 30 minutes ago. The message included a suspicious link and claimed the order was delivered by a driver named Vivian. The user reported the incident to DoorDash customer service but encountered issues reaching a representative.
- Why betting companies are looking beyond traditional markets
Betting companies are expanding beyond traditional markets to integrate with user activities on match days, such as using messaging apps and live score pages. The article highlights how users seamlessly switch between these platforms during matches.
- GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS
A GrapheneOS user was reported to authorities for using the GrapheneOS operating system. The incident is discussed in a forum thread and linked to a Hacker News comment section with 80 points and 22 comments.
- tether launching its own wallet feels bigger than just another product drop
Tether's new wallet launch signals a shift in blockchain competition, emphasizing control over value flow rather than just asset issuance. The article highlights the growing importance of execution infrastructure as issuers and wallets integrate closer to users and execution layers.