Day: February 21, 2024

Thousands of euros in damage: a new scam in Vienna with fake advertised apartments.

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In Vienna, the tenants’ association and the police are warning of a new scam in which criminals are offering apartments on online platforms that do not belong to them. Prospective tenants are being cheated out of thousands of euros for the transfer fee and deposit. Finding an apartment in Vienna is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive. But now the tenants’ association is warning of a new scam in which unsuspecting apartment seekers are being cheated out of thousands of euros. Criminals are offering apartments on online platforms such as “willhaben”…

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Sound sleep: What is the ideal temperature in the bedroom?

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You’ve probably already noticed, but it’s harder to sleep when it’s too hot or too cold. This can be explained scientifically, and there is even an ideal temperature that is supposed to guarantee a better night’s sleep. The effects of sleep on our health and productivitySleeping in the heat is very uncomfortable: we toss and turn in our sheets, sweat, and struggle to get to sleep. The result: we get tired, and this can affect our productivity. The same is true when it’s too cold and part of our body…

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Good question: Can you eat the core of apples?

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Some people eat an apple so that only the woody stem remains. Whether you want to eat the core or not is a matter of taste. On the other hand, there is also the myth that apple cores can be poisonous. However, this is only partly true, according to the Federal Center for Nutrition. Fact: Apple seeds contain amygdalin, which is converted into hydrocyanic acid in the body. But this substance is only released when the seeds are bitten into and eaten in very large quantities. Because the seeds taste…

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Attention, DHL customers: New scam with fake text messages

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DHL customers should be particularly vigilant at the moment, as fraudsters have developed a new scam to obtain sensitive data. As Der Westen reports, some customers are receiving fake text messages claiming to be from DHL. These messages claim that a parcel cannot be delivered due to missing address details. Recipients are asked to confirm their address via a link that is also sent. Experts urgently warn against clicking on such links or disclosing personal data, as this can lead to data misuse or the installation of malicious software. The…

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