Elon Musk cautioned against cryptocurrency scams on X with a viral image, highlighting scammers' use of fake profiles, often posing as attractive women, to lure victims. The post underscores that these messages, despite appearances, are frequently sent by male scammers. Musk's warning addresses the serious issue of crypto-related fraud on social media, where scammers exploit users for financial gain.
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Residents of South Lebanon, accompanied by the army, attempted to return to their villages on Monday after Israeli fire killed over 20 people. The Lebanese government extended the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah and Israel until February 18. Despite efforts, many were unable to return due to Israeli military presence. Both sides blamed each other for delays in the ceasefire's implementation, while Lebanon's army pledged to protect residents from further attacks.
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