Scammers often send unsolicited “hello” texts to mobile numbers as part of smishing campaigns to gather personal information. Responding to these texts can confirm your phone number is active, leading to further attempts to gain trust and extract sensitive data. To protect yourself, avoid replying, delete and report the text, and block the sender to prevent future messages.
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According to Dr. Luke Kemp from the University of Cambridge, US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese leader Xi Jinping represent the "dark triad" of leadership traits—narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism—contributing to societal risks. He warns that unchecked power could lead to global collapse, but advocates for genuine democracy as a solution to avoid disaster. Want More Context? 🔎
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